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Iraq cancels Friday prayers in Shi'ite holy city of Kerbala over coronavirus fears
Iraq cancelled Friday prayers in the Shi'ite holy city of Kerbala due to concerns about the coronavirus, a statement from the administration of the city's holy site said on Wednesday.
Published : 11 March 2020, 09:52 AM
Updated : 11 March 2020, 09:52 AM
Kerbala, like the neighbouring holy city of Najaf, attracts Shi'ites pilgrims from Iraq and abroad. Prayers had already been cancelled last Friday.
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