Five million mourners commemorate Holy Prophet’s martyrdom in Holy Najaf

The head of the Media Department at Imam Ali Holy Shrine, Haider Rahim, announced in a press conference that five million pilgrims participated in commemorating the Holy Prophet’s martyrdom anniversary in Holy Najaf on Monday, the 28th of Holy Safar.

Rahim stated that “the technical devices at Imam Ali Holy Shrine recorded the presence of five million pilgrims during the night and day of the pilgrimage.”

According to Shia Waves correspondent, the roads leading to the shrine were filled with pilgrims from various Iraqi provinces and othercountries, particularly from Iran and Afghanistan, who were also in Iraq for the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage.

During this period, Holy Najaf becomes a focal point for millions of mourners who engage in processions and rituals of remembrance, solidifying the city’s significance in commemorating this profound occasion.