“Majid Al-Waeli”, the governor of Najaf Ashraf and the head of the high security committee of this province, held a special meeting to review the security plan for the Arbaeen ceremony.
Al-Waeli said: “We expect to see a large number of pilgrims this year after life returns to normal and the Corona restrictions are over.”
He stated: “Our prediction is that this year about 20 million pilgrims will participate in Arbaeen ceremony, 60% of them will be present in Najaf province.”