Maysan: The Maysan Provincial Council has declared an official holiday, suspending work in all government departments and institutions across the province next Sunday. This suspension is scheduled to coincide with the commemoration of Arba’een of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him).

According to National Iraqi News Agency, this decision was made as part of the preparations for the observance of Arba’een, a significant event in the Islamic calendar. The holiday will allow citizens to participate in the commemoration activities without the constraints of work obligations. The council’s announcement aims to facilitate the community’s ability to join in the religious observance, which holds cultural and spiritual importance for many in the region.