The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) warded off a terrorist attack south of Samarra in Saladin Governorate.In a statement, PMF said that the 41st Brigade foiled a terrorist effort to target the visitors and the security forces during Arbaeen pilgrims south of Samarra on Tuesday.ISIS terrorists attempted to infiltrate the Tal al-Dahab area.Millions of Shiite pilgrims are pertaining to Iraq to participate in the Shiite religious observance of Arbaeen.
The holy day, which starts next Friday night and lasts through Saturday night, honors the 40th day after the Day of Ashura, the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.This is the first year since the coronavirus pandemic that Shiite pilgrims can get in Iraq in large numbers and without restrictions.About 5 million pilgrims have gone into Iraq, and the number is rising significantly.