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Iraq introduces lottery system for choosing pilgrims By: Hamoud Kufi BAGHDAD, Iraq: Iraqi Religious Endowments Directorate has announced at a press conference the lottery system for choosing those Iraqis who would travel to Saudi Arabia for performing Hajj in 2004. This is the first time such a system is to be put into effect. Previously it depended on the approval of the Iraqi intelligence apparatus before one was allowed to leave for Hajj, and it was only a handful of from the Sunni Muslims who were allowed. Head of the Directorate Sheikh Hassan Ash-Shamy said the passports are ready and only the results of the lottery are awaited. END Iraqis observe Day of Demolition of Baqi
HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Like other global parts, the Day of Demolition of Baqi Cemetery was observed in Iraq with reverence on 8th day of Shaval. |
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