Iraq cancels Friday prayer in Kerbala over coronavirus
International Desk Published: 5 March 2020, 02:59 PM
Iraq canceled Friday prayers in the Shi’ite holy city of Kerbala due to concerns about the coronavirus, a statement from the holy site administration said on Thursday.
Kerbala, like the neighboring holy city of Najaf, attract Shi’ites pilgrims from Iraq and abroad, reports Reuters.
