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Published on: 04/05/2026 - 10:52

In Najaf, Iraq, a center of Shiism around the mausoleum of Imam Ali, the number of pilgrims has collapsed since regional tensions, giving way to an unusual calm. This drop in attendance is hitting the local economy hard, with deserted businesses and the closure of the majority of hotels, in a city where pilgrimage is vital.

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