IQNA – Saudi Arabia recorded more than 18.5 million Muslim pilgrims performing Hajj or Umrah in the past year, according to a statement by a senior Saudi official.

IQNA – An Iranian official urged the country’s Hajj pilgrims to get prepared for the spiritual journey by reciting and contemplating the Quran.

IQNA – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said the path of Imams (AS) is one of resistance and perseverance.

IQNA – The annual Milad-un-Nabi celebration marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was held in Diyarbakir, Turkey.

IQNA – Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its strict penalties for expatriates who overstay their entry visas, as the country ramps up preparations for the upcoming Hajj season.

IQNA – A comprehensive plan has been launched to ensure the safety of food, medicine, and medical products provided to Hajj pilgrims in Mecca and Medina.

IQNA – Commemorations of Hazrat Shah Cheragh (AS) will be held in 20,000 mosques and religious sites across Iran, an official said.

IQNA – The Lagos State Government has launched a free medical screening for its 2025 Hajj pilgrims, aimed at confirming their fitness ahead of the religious journey to Saudi Arabia.

IQNA – Kuwait's Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has introduced new energy-saving measures at mosques nationwide to address rising electricity demand.

IQNA – The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization will be at the parliament on Sunday to brief the lawmakers about the latest preparations for this year’s Haj.

IQNA – The Astan Quds Razavi, which oversees the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, has planned a series of multilingual programs for international pilgrims during birthday anniversary of the eighth Shia Imam.

IQNA – Authorities in Saudi Arabia have arrested a man in the holy city of Mecca for allegedly advertising deceptive and fraudulent trips related to the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage, according to police reports.