Flags of Mourning Raised on Domes of Karbala Holy Shrines
IQNA – The red flags of the holy shrines of Imam Hussein (AS) and Hazrat Abbas (AS) were lowered and black flags of mourning were raised on the domes of the shrines on Monday.
16:25 , 2024 Jul 08
Umrah Season Plan Launched after End of Hajj  
IQNA – The 2024 Umrah season plan has been launched by the Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques (in Mecca and Medina) after the end of this year’s Hajj season.
15:03 , 2024 Jul 08
Imam Reza Shrine Expected to Host 6m Pilgrims in First 10 Days of Muharram
IQNA – The shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad is expected to host more than six million pilgrims in the first 10 days of Muharram, an official said.
12:47 , 2024 Jul 08
Medina Opens Registration for Hajj 2025 Pilgrim Accommodation
IQNA – The committee responsible for pilgrim accommodation in Medina has announced the commencement of the application process for housing permits for Hajj 2025.
23:26 , 2024 Jul 07
Photos and Video: Holy Kaaba Kiswa Replaced in Annual Tradition
IQNA – The Kiswa, or the covering, of the Holy Kaaba was replaced in a ceremony early on Sunday.
10:08 , 2024 Jul 07
Integrated Security Plan Introduced for Muharram in Iraq
IQNA – Iraq is going to implement an integrated security plan during the lunar Hijri month of Muharram, which will begin Sunday.
22:34 , 2024 Jul 06
Prophet’s Mosque Visited by over 5 Million Worshippers in A Week  
IQNA – Some 5.1 million pilgrims and worshippers visited the Prophet’s Mosque, Islam’s second holiest place in Medina, last week.
20:09 , 2024 Jul 06
Over 65,000 Iranian Pilgrims Leave Mecca after Hajj
IQNA – Since the conclusion of the Hajj pilgrimage late last month, more than 65,000 Iranians taking part in the spiritual journey have left Mecca.  
14:32 , 2024 Jul 06
Holy Kaaba: Kiswa Set to Be Changed on First Day of Muharram
IQNA – The covering, known as Kiswa, of the Holy Kaaba is set to be changed on the first day of the lunar month of Muharram, Saudi authorities said.
11:30 , 2024 Jul 06
Black Banners Being Readied at Imam Ali Holy Shrine Ahead of Muharram  
IQNA – The tailoring and embroidery workshop at the mausoleum of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq, has been preparing black flag and banners ahead of the lunar Hijri month of Muharam.
10:50 , 2024 Jul 06
Arbaeen Pilgrimage Registration to Kick Off in Iran Sunday  
IQNA – Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization said registration for those willing to take part in this year’s Arbaeen march in Iraq will start on Sunday.
09:23 , 2024 Jul 05
Thai Hajj Pilgrims Ambassadors of Peace: Deputy Minister
IQNA – Thailand’s Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaiset described the country’s Hajj pilgrims as ambassadors of peace and friendship.
09:07 , 2024 Jul 04