Baghdad: Today’s newspapers highlight the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam al-Kadhim by millions and the approval repercussions of controversial laws in the House of Representatives.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the holy city of Kadhimiya has become a focal point for millions of believers gathering from Baghdad, other governorates, and beyond to honor Imam Musa bin Jaafar al-Kadhim. The event, marked by mourners expressing unity of spirit and faith, is supported by tight security and integrated services, ensuring comfort and smooth access for visitors.

The Deputy Secretary-General of the Holy Kadhimiya Shrine, Saad al-Hajjiya, noted that the cultural program for the visitation began three days prior, featuring Husseini councils and processions from all governorates. He revealed that 200 mourning processions have been installed in the holy city, with restrictions on service processions to allow smooth visitor movement. Al-Hajjiya highlighted logistical efforts, including transportation arrangements to accommodate visitors’ needs.

In the realm of politics, Al-Zaman newspaper reported on the political fallout from the passage of single basket laws in the House of Representatives. The session, criticized for not meeting legal quorum and internal regulations, has prompted several political blocs and independent MPs to challenge its constitutionality at the Federal Supreme Court. Calls for dismissing Speaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani have arisen due to concerns over legislative credibility and democratic integrity.

MP Hadi Al-Salami, alongside other MPs, has filed an appeal to the Federal Court regarding the session’s constitutionality, while the National Nahj Alliance has announced its intention to challenge the session outcomes. The alliance expressed dissatisfaction with the session, citing violations in quorum and procedural conduct, particularly concerning amendments to the Personal Status Law, general amnesty law, and Kirkuk real estate law.

The newspaper further reported that several House members protested the voting mechanism that led to the passage of the controversial laws. Independent MP Saad Al-Tubi criticized the session’s political temperament and the legal concerns surrounding the voting process, emphasizing that the number of voters did not meet the required legal quorum.