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iraq-religious-tourism
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The Japan Timesworld25 days agoDeveloping
Middle East Conflict Reduces Pilgrimage Tourism in Iraq's Najaf and Karbala, Impacting Local Businesses
The Middle East war ignited in late February has silenced the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala in Iraq, with shrines standing empty and businesses suffering from the absence of pilgrims. Shopkeepers, hotel owners, and tour operators report massive layoffs and closures. A fragile…