'No pilgrims': Regional war hushes Iraq's worship tourism

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'No pilgrims': Regional war hushes Iraq's worship tourism

Issued on: 05/05/2026 - 11:22

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In Iraq's holy city of Najaf, the majestic shrine of Imam Ali stands quiet, its vast courtyards no longer echoing with the multilingual whispers of pilgrims from before the Middle East war. The absence of tourists leaves nearby shopkeepers and hotel owners with little to do, their days dragging on as they hope for the crowds to return and revive their businesses.

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