Iraq, Egypt roll out Ramadan security measures
Iraq honors families of fallen officers while Egypt deploys nationwide plans to secure Ramadan gatherings and public spaces
BAGHDAD/CAIRO (MNTV) — Authorities in Iraq and Egypt have announced stepped-up security and administrative measures ahead of Ramadan, combining enforcement operations with initiatives aimed at public reassurance during the holy month.
In Iraq, the Ministry of Interior began issuing special identification cards to families of officers killed in the line of duty, marking what officials described as the first initiative of its kind since the ministry’s establishment.
The new IDs are intended to formally recognize the sacrifices of fallen personnel and simplify administrative and legal procedures for their relatives, according to Grand Pinnacle Tribune.
The ministry said the cards will be issued to families of martyrs from all branches of the Interior Ministry, as part of a broader effort to guarantee their official rights and improve long-term care and support.
Officials framed the move as both symbolic and practical, acknowledging loss while reducing bureaucratic obstacles faced by affected families.
Alongside the administrative step, the ministry announced the launch of special security operations across several provinces, targeting organized criminal gangs.
The operations, carried out under direct instructions from the ministry’s leadership, involve specialized units tasked with intensified monitoring, law enforcement and the protection of citizens’ rights as Ramadan approaches.
Interior Ministry statements said the operations reflect a dual approach of honoring past sacrifices while working to prevent crime and instability, particularly during periods of increased public activity.
In Egypt, security forces are preparing nationwide deployment plans to coincide with the start of Ramadan, expected around Feb. 18 pending the official moon sighting.
Authorities said the plans focus on heightened vigilance, inter-agency coordination and crowd management during the fasting month, when public gatherings increase at mosques, markets and commercial areas.
Egyptian security officials said additional patrols and preventive measures will be put in place throughout Ramadan and extended through the Eid al-Fitr period, aiming to ensure public safety during nightly prayers and post-fast social activity.
The plans are described as precautionary but necessary, given the scale of movement and congregation during the holy month.
Ramadan is a period of intense religious observance and communal life across both countries, presenting security challenges alongside its spiritual significance.
Officials in Baghdad and Cairo said their measures are designed not only to enforce order, but also to provide reassurance that citizens can observe the month in safety.
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