Baghdad -INA
The Deputy Commander of Joint Operations and Head of the Supreme Committee for Million-Person Pilgrimages, Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, directed on Wednesday that the entry of pilgrims be organized around the clock at the al-Shaib border crossing.
A statement issued by the Supreme Committee for Million-Person Pilgrimages, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), indicated that "the Deputy Commander of Joint Operations and Head of the Supreme Committee for Million-Person Pilgrimages, Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, chaired a comprehensive specialized conference at the al-Shaib border crossing in Maysan Governorate, in the presence of the Head of the Services Committee, a representative of the Prime Minister's Office, and a number of security commanders and relevant authorities, to follow up on the ongoing preparations for receiving pilgrims for the Arba'een of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)."
He added that "during the conference, Al-Muhammadi listened to a detailed briefing from the relevant authorities regarding the workflow, mechanisms for handling arrivals, and streamlining their entry procedures."
Al-Muhammadi directed that "all available resources be utilized to ensure the success of this massive pilgrimage," emphasizing "the necessity of implementing the security and service plans designed for the border crossing, which will witness a large influx of foreign Pilgrimages."
He also directed that "entry be organized through designated lanes and routes to guarantee the smooth flow of visitors around the clock, while simultaneously activating thorough inspection procedures for all arrivals and their luggage using modern technologies, to ensure security without causing delays in their movement, in accordance with applicable Iraqi laws and regulations, “He stressed "the importance of the specialized teams demonstrating professionalism, commitment, and high discipline."
On the service level, the statement indicated that “an agreement was reached to secure water sources and operate ice factories to support visitors and Husseini processions in light of the high temperatures, in addition to ensuring the stability of the supply of electrical power to the port and its surroundings, and providing backup generators,” noting that “sufficient fuel quotas were secured for the processions and transport and service vehicles, to ensure the continuity of providing services without any interruption throughout the pilgrimage period.”
