The Department for the Care and Protection of the Outer Courtyard and its Entrances at the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain has completed its preparations for the Ashura pilgrimage on the 10th of Muharram, implementing a comprehensive service and security plan aimed at ensuring the safety and comfort of pilgrims.

Speaking to our agency, the department’s deputy head, Yousef Hamid, said the plan includes the provision of rest areas, essential services, and the designation of secure locations for Hussaini processions to facilitate smooth movement and maintain public safety throughout the pilgrimage.

Hamid emphasized that all preparations have been coordinated to accommodate the large numbers of visitors expected to participate in the Ashura commemorations and the annual Tuwaireej Run, one of the largest religious gatherings associated with the occasion.

He also called on pilgrims and organizers of Hussaini processions to cooperate with the directives issued by the Holy Shrines and relevant authorities, stressing that adherence to regulations and coordination among all parties are essential to ensuring the success of the pilgrimage and preserving the safety of participants.

Riyadh Al-Asadi