No Restriction on Ground Travels from Iran to Iraq in Muharram

The chairman of the Arbaeen central headquarters of Iran announced that according to agreements with the Interior Ministry of Iraq, Iranian pilgrims will be allowed to travel to Iraq by land via Mehran and Shalamcheh border crossings during the lunar month of Muharram without any limitations.

Majid Mirahmadi said they can travel to the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala individually or in groups.   

He also noted that Iranian travelers going to Iraq will be required to carry valid passports and coronavirus vaccination certificates.

In June, Iraq removed visa requirements for pilgrims going to the Arab country by land for Arbaeen rituals.

Each year, pilgrims, mainly from Iraq and Iran, travel long routes on foot to Karbala, where the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) is located.