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People stand outside a hotel in Najaf on April 22, 2026. (AFP) photos

‘No pilgrims’: regional war hushes Iraq’s holy cities

  • Millions of Shia Muslims from around the world typically flock to Najaf and fellow holy city Karbala every year
  • Religious tourism also constitutes a significant source of revenue for Iraq’s non-oil economy
By AFP ·
‘Operation Ashura’: Pakistan’s national airline launches special flights to Najaf for Muharram

‘Operation Ashura’: Pakistan’s national airline launches special flights to Najaf for Muharram

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Direct KSA to Iraq flight routes announced

Direct KSA to Iraq flight routes announced

By SPA ·
Iraqi boy eludes security to board Iran-bound plane

Iraqi boy eludes security to board Iran-bound plane

By AFP ·
Iraq exhumes remains of Saddam-era victims from mass grave

Iraq exhumes remains of Saddam-era victims from mass grave

By AFP ·
Governor of Iraq’s Najaf resigns after protests

Governor of Iraq’s Najaf resigns after protests

By AFP ·
Iraq ‘shrine factions’ look to peel away from Hashd

Iraq ‘shrine factions’ look to peel away from Hashd

By AFP ·
Shiite Muslims mark holy day of mourning in virus’ shadow

Shiite Muslims mark holy day of mourning in virus’ shadow

By AP ·
Clashes in Iraq’s Najaf kill 7 after cleric’s followers storm protest camp

Clashes in Iraq’s Najaf kill 7 after cleric’s followers storm protest camp

By Reuters ·
Update Iraq condemns attack on Iran’s consulate in southern Najaf - Foreign Ministry

Iraq condemns attack on Iran’s consulate in southern Najaf - Foreign Ministry

By Agencies ·
Cleric Al-Sadr urges rivals to help oust Iraq's prime minister

Cleric Al-Sadr urges rivals to help oust Iraq's prime minister

By AFP ·
Najaf: In Iraq’s city of bookshops, theology and poetry rub spines

Najaf: In Iraq’s city of bookshops, theology and poetry rub spines

By AFP ·
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