Bahrain has announced regulatory procedures governing travel to Iraq for the Arba’een pilgrimage in light of the current regional situation and growing security concerns.
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), in co-ordination with the General Directorate of Jaafari Affairs at the Islamic Endowments Council, said the measures were introduced to ensure the safety and security of Bahraini pilgrims amid the unstable security situation in Iraq and the hostile acts by Iraqi militias linked to Iran, targeting border crossings and civilian sites in neighbouring countries.
Under the procedures, travel will only be permitted through licensed travel and tourism agencies authorised to organise Arba’een pilgrimages.
Pilgrims must travel on approved flights departing from Bahrain International Airport, with land travel to Iraq not permitted.
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