Iraq cancels Friday prayers in Shiite Karbala
2020-03-05 00:00:00 - Source: 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.