Babil: The Babil Provincial Council has announced a holiday for the Arba’een pilgrimage starting tomorrow, Tuesday, for a period of one week. The council has decided to suspend official working hours for all departments, with the exception of those involved in the Arba’een pilgrimage plan.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Council Chairman Asaad al-Muslawi explained that the decision was made in response to the influx of pilgrims to the province. The move aims to accommodate the large number of visitors participating in the religious observance.