Pilgrims
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Government
Najaf Prepares for Funeral Ceremony of “Martyr Imam” Ayatollah Khamenei
DID Press: Iraqi authorities have begun preparations in the holy city of Najaf for the funeral ceremony of “Martyr Imam” Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, according to officials from Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). The head of the PMF’s Service…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Pilgrims Begin Returning Home from Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Ministry of Hajj & Religious Affairs under the Taliban administration has announced the start of the return process for approximately 30,000 Afghan pilgrims following the completion of Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia. The ministry said the return operation…
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Afghanistan
Start of Hajj Rituals: 30,000 Afghan Pilgrims Moved to Mina
DID Press: Afghanistan authorities say 30,000 Afghan pilgrims have been transferred to Mina as the annual Hajj pilgrimage officially begins with the Day of Tarwiyah. The Ministry of Guidance, Hajj and Endowments under the Taliban administration stated that the movement…
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Afghanistan
Poll Shows Strong Public Support to Cancel Visa Bond for Afghanistani Arbaeen Pilgrims
DID Press recently conducted a survey regarding the cancellation of the $500 visa bond for Afghanistani pilgrims attending Arbaeen. The results indicate broad public approval, with the majority of respondents viewing the move as a significant step in easing financial…
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Afghanistan
Poll Finds 67% Back up Establishing Afghanistan Political Mission in Iraq
DID Press: In a latest poll conducted by DID Press regarding the interim government’s priorities for removing obstacles to pilgrimages to the holy shrines, majority of respondents emphasized the need for Afghanistan to establish an active political mission in Iraq.…
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Afghanistan
Poll: Afghanistani Arbaeen Pilgrims Victims of Kabul’s Weak Diplomacy
DID Press: In a latest poll conducted by DID Press on the challenges faced by Afghanistani pilgrims traveling to Iraq, lack of an active Afghanistan’s political representation in Iraq was identified as the most important factor depriving these pilgrims of…
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