More than two million pilgrims in Kadhumiyaand security forces foil suicide bomb attack

The Pilgrim Statistics Committee of the Kadhumiya Holy Shrine has recorded the arrival of nearly two millions pilgrims on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa al-Kadhum, peace be upon him.

The Pilgrim Statistics Committee of the Kadhumiya Holy Shrine has recorded the arrival of nearly two millions pilgrims on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa al-Kadhum, peace be upon him.

Head of the committee Malik Fakhri confirmed, “Numbers are increasing rapidly as we are approaching the martyrdom,” pointing out that this year’s statistics reveal higher numbers than the previous years.

This is while Baghdad Operations Command Brigadier General SaadMaanannounced the killing of a disguised suicide bomber riding a motorcycle who was trying to target the pilgrims.

It is noteworthy that many Shia channels are covering the mourning ceremonies and processions including Imam Hussein TV in Arabic, Persian, English and Turkish.