Jeddah, Sep 7: Daesh has permitted 1,000 Iraqis to leave for Baghdad to travel to the Kingdom for Haj. The Iraqi pilgrims left Mosul on Aug. 23 for Baghdad and crossed through Anbar province.
However, Khaled Al-Attiyah, president of the Supreme Commission for Haj and Umrah, called on the Iraqi government to stop pilgrims below 60 for security reasons.
Iraqi political activist Ghanem Al-Abed said Baghdad responded positively to the request.
Meanwhile, Daesh group has threatened to seize the homes of the Iraqi pilgrims if they do not return home after Haj.
The pilgrims paid $300 each to Daesh in order to be allowed to go for Haj.
Reports say the terror group has sent some spies along with the pilgrims to ensure pilgrims’ return and good behavior.
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