### [2026-08-1](/feed/2026/08/1/index.md)

##### Iraq in the 2026 Iran war
# The Arba'in Shia Islam pilgrimage in Iraq is held amidst the Iran war, with Iranian pilgrims attending the event. 




### Sources:

1. [Al-Monitor](https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/iranian-pilgrims-flood-iraq-first-arbaeen-war)

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