Official Holiday in Iraq to Commemorate Ashura

The Iraqi Council of Ministers has decided to suspend official working hours in all ministries and government institutions next Thursday, coinciding with the observance of the tenth of Muharram, the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). The Prime Minister's Media Office confirmed that this decision aims to allow citizens to participate in religious activities and processions taking place across several Iraqi provinces, amid extensive security and service preparations to ensure the safety and smooth movement of visitors.