The head of the Communications and Media Commission, Dr. Ali Al-Moayyed, announced the launch of a media campaign to cover the Arbaeen pilgrimage and promote it globally during his speech at the third annual conference held at the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein. He praised the support provided by the Prime Minister and several officials from related institutions to ensure the success of the pilgrimage and elevate its global standing.
Dr. Al-Moayyed emphasized the significant and doubled responsibility placed on media professionals during this occasion, calling for solidarity and cooperation to portray the true image of Iraq and its people during this sacred event. He pointed out that all state institutions and local governments are working around the clock to provide support, coordinate with media outlets, facilitate coverage, grant security permits, and transport media equipment.
He also noted the existence of suspicious agendas aimed at distorting the image of the pilgrimage and the pilgrims, stressing that the Commission, in cooperation with security institutions, will impose the maximum penalties on those who seek to disseminate malicious content intended to create discord and tarnish the image of the pilgrimage.
Furthermore, Dr. Al-Moayyed reaffirmed that the primary media objective is to enhance the global reach of the pilgrimage through extensive media coverage that showcases unity and solidarity, reflecting the national cohesion and social harmony among the Iraqi people. He called for documenting purposeful media content that supports the global significance of the pilgrimage and focuses on the noble humanitarian values embodied in this event.
Source: CMC
- City: Karbala
- Country: Iraq
- Editor: Vishalakshi Verma
- Category: Media and Communications
