According to IRNA, citing Shafaq News, Al-Shammari said on Sunday night that Iraqi prime minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces have agreed to the plan while holding an Arbaeen security meeting with the presence of a number of commanders and members of the service and security committees.

He also said that the number of foreign pilgrims who entered the country last year reached about five million, and is expected to increase further, which requires more preparation in order to successfully hold this eternal occasion and efforts for all security, service and land crossings requirements.

Al-Shammari emphasized that Arbaeen is one of the most important religious ceremonies the world pays special attention to.