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Iraq cancels Friday prayers in Shiite Karbala

Iraq cancels Friday prayers in Shiite Karbala
Iraq cancels Friday prayers in Shiite Karbala

2020-03-05 00:00:00 - From: Baghdad Post


Iraq cancelled Friday prayers in the Shi'ite city of Karbala due to concerns about the coronavirus, a statement from the holy site administration said on Thursday, according to Reuters.

Karbala, like the neighbouring holy city of Najaf, attract Shi'ites pilgrims from Iraq and abroad.