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25000 Mobilized to Ensure Security for Arbaeen Pilgrims

15:19 - December 08, 2014
News ID: 2616609
TEHRAN (IQNA) - As many as 25000 members of Iraqi armed forces and volunteers have been deployed to protect pilgrims against terrorist attacks ahead of Arbaeen.

Aqil al-Turaihi, governor general of Karbala province, said army, police and security personnel as well as volunteers are taking part in the Arbaeen special security plan, Noon website reported.
Security is tight in Iraq where millions of Shia Muslims are making their way toward the holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arbaeen.
Arbaeen marks the culmination of a 40-day mourning period after the anniversary of the martyrdom of Hussein (AS), Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) grandson and the third Shia Imam.
Over the past days, large crowds of Shia mourners from various countries have arrived in Imam Hussein's (AS) shrine in Karbala.



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