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Egypt’s Qalyubiyah Mosques Prepare to Welcome Ramadan

IQNA – The Awqaf department Egypt's Qalyubiyah has announced the decoration of mosques to welcome Ramadan.
Affordable Hajj A Priority, Indonesian President Says
IQNA – The development of Indonesia’s Hajj Village in Mecca is central to President Prabowo Subianto’s promise of a more affordable pilgrimage, a move aimed at easing the financial burden for millions of Indonesian Muslims.
13:33 , 2026 Feb 08
Over Six Million Pilgrims Attend Mid-Shaaban Celebration in Karbala
IQNA – The governor of Karbala hailed the successful holding of the Mid-Shaaban celebration in the holy city of Karbala, saying more than six million pilgrims attended the event.
12:24 , 2026 Feb 05
Hajj 2026 Visa Issuing to Begin Sunday
IQNA – Saudi Arabia will begin issuing visas for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage on Sunday, February 8.
18:13 , 2026 Feb 07
Large Number of Pilgrims Visit Imam Hussein Shrine in Mid-Shaaban  
IQNA – The holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) was filled with pilgrims and devotees of Ahl-ul-Bayt (AS) on Wednesday.
10:04 , 2026 Feb 05
Razavi Shrine to Host Mid-Shaaban Celebrations  
IQNA – With the approach of the Mid-Shaaban Eid and the blessed birthday anniversary of the only savior of humanity, Imam Mahdi (may God hasten his glad advent), the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad is ready to host celebrations marking the auspicious occasion.
10:18 , 2026 Feb 03
Hazrat Abbas Shrine Providing Special Services to Pilgrims on Mid-Shaaban Eid
IQNA – The Astan (custodianship) of Hazrat Abbas (AS) holy shrine in Karbala, Iraq, is providing a series of special services to pilgrims on the occasion of the anniversary of the birth of Imam Mahdi (may God hasten his glad advent).
15:34 , 2026 Feb 03
A Sea of Faith: Pilgrims Overflow Mecca Grand Mosque As Ramadan Nears
IQNA – With Ramadan just weeks away, the holy city of Mecca is witnessing a dramatic surge of pilgrims, filling the Grand Mosque to capacity as Muslims worldwide seek the blessings of Umrah in the sacred month of Shaaban.
08:31 , 2026 Feb 03
Pilgrim Numbers Soar: Saudi Arabia Reports 19.5 Million Umrah Visitors in 2025
IQNA – The number of international pilgrims undertaking the Umrah in Saudi Arabia reached 19.5 million in 2025, according to official data, which also highlighted a service satisfaction rate exceeding 90 percent.
15:03 , 2026 Feb 02
Mecca Grand Mosque Ramadan Plan Aims to Enrich Female Worshippers’ Experiences
IQNA – A Ramadan plan for women has been launched to enrich female worshippers’ experiences at the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
18:43 , 2026 Feb 02
18th ‘Spring of Martyrdom’ Festival Held in Karbala
IQNA – The 18th edition of the Spring of Martyrdom international cultural festival was held in the holy city of Karbala earlier this week.
08:34 , 2026 Jan 25
Astronomical Calculations Point to February 19 Ramadan Start for UAE
IQNA – The holy month of Ramadan in 2026 is astronomically predicted to begin on Thursday, February 19, in the United Arab Emirates, according to experts, who say the crescent moon will not be visible to mark an earlier start.
22:09 , 2026 Feb 01
Afghanistan Receives 30,000-Pilgrim Quota for Upcoming Hajj Season
IQNA – Saudi Arabia has allocated 30,000 spots for Afghan citizens to perform the Hajj pilgrimage this year, according to an announcement by Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government.
10:52 , 2026 Feb 01