INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN - The data and expectations indicated that the Arbaeen pilgrimage in 2023 would be different in all aspects in terms of the early
preparations undertaken by the government of Mr
Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani.Expectations indicated that the number of pilgrims would reach 25 million from inside and outside Iraq, which
required the Prime Minister, Mr
Al-Sudani, to form a permanent committee headed by the director of his office, Mr
It was called the Permanent Committee for the Million Pilgrimage in February 2023 as a sustainable administrative entity that prepares and
submits proposals to establish infrastructure and all that the visit needs in terms of providing services.A higher security committee was
also formed, headed by the Minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, who followed up on the conditions of pilgrims,
starting from the border crossings all the way to Holy Karbala, and his presence lasted for more than ten days between Holy Karbala and the
roads of the incoming governorates.This year, the pilgrimage witnessed a major shift in the construction of new roads between Baghdad and
This road was opened three days before the Arbaeen visit, which made it easier for the pilgrims to return easily
Ponton bridges were erected on the rivers and the old roads were widened in Maysan, Wasit, Diwaniyah, Najaf and Baghdad
Al-Sudani also solved the problem of the Zurbatiyah and Al-Shayb border crossings with contractor companies, and decided to establish cities
for pilgrims at the crossings, which will be started after the end of the Arbaeen pilgrimage.The Arbaeen pilgrimage of 2023 witnessed for
the first time after 20 years that there were no cuts in the traffic roads, as the pilgrims who come riding to the holy city of Karbala
arrive without a bus stop
In the past, the bus stopped at a long distance, which exhausted the pilgrim and required him to walk a long distance.This decision came
after stable security which security forces made great efforts and sacrifices for
It enabled the government to open the road for pilgrims all the way to the doorsteps and outskirts of the holy shrines
This made the Arbaeen pilgrimage of 2023 witness unprecedented smoothness in terms of facilitating the return of pilgrims performing the
Muhammad Al-Sudani in Holy Karbala and his personal supervision of the security situation and the transfer process in the last two days of
the Arbaeen visit had a great impact in terms of addressing the obstacles facing some roads and passengers.He had continuous contacts with
free to all pilgrims, which made this year different in all aspects of service, health, electricity, transportation, and security
The prior planning and direct follow-up by Mr
Al-Sudani yielded different results in all measurements when compared with previous seasons.The Husseini Mawakebs and Hayaats had the first
and most prominent role in providing services
They made Iraq a destination for Muslims in the world from all sects and religions.This reflected the bright face of Iraq and the unlimited
many procedures by providing the best services for the pilgrimage
He is the one who masters the art of management and making appropriate decisions due to his skill and long experience in managing the
