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Some 5.5m Pilgrims Visit Prophet's Mosque in One Week

IQNA – The Prophet's Mosque in Medina welcomed 5,475,443 worshippers last week as a report shows more than 18 million people visited the holy city in 2024.
Iraq Ready to Host Pilgrims on Martyrdom Anniversary of 7th Imam
IQNA – As millions of pilgrims are expected to gather to perform the ‘Rajabiyah Pilgrimage’ marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Kadhim (AS) in Iraq, the country’s Ministry of Interior has instructed the relevant institutions and organizations to be fully prepared to accommodate the visitors.
11:03 , 2025 Jan 18
Arbaeen a ‘Practical’ Response to Islamophobia: Official
IQNA – An Iranian official says the Arbaeen procession, held every year in Karbala, conveys a message of enlightenment and is a “practical response” to Islamophobia.
13:24 , 2025 Jan 15
Women from Different Countries Attend Mourning Ceremony at Mashhad Shrine
IQNA – A mourning ritual for women on the demise anniversary of Hazrat Zeynab (SA) was held at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad on Thursday.
16:21 , 2025 Jan 16
Karbala Shrines Covered in Black on Demise Anniversary of Hazrat Zeynab
IQNA – On the eve of the demise anniversary of Hazrat Zeynab (SA), the holy shrines of Imam Hussein (AS) and Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, Iraq, were covered in black on Wednesday.
10:04 , 2025 Jan 16
10th Arbaeen Int’l Award Winners Named
IQNA – During a ceremony held in Tehran on Wednesday, winners of different categories of the 10th Arbaeen International Award were named and received their awards.
14:34 , 2025 Jan 15
Quran-Centered Itikaf Rituals Planned for Int’l Students of Al-Mustafa University
IQNA – The Deputy of Cultural and Educational Affairs at Al-Mustafa International University has detailed plans for the upcoming itikaf rituals held both domestically and internationally.
10:35 , 2025 Jan 13
Arbaeen Symbolizes Rejection of Tyranny: Senior Cleric
IQNA – A senior Iranian cleric described the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage as a symbol of rejection of tyranny and a display of honoring human dignity and freedom.
13:11 , 2025 Jan 15
Tehran, Riyadh Sign Hajj MoU  
IQNA – Top Iranian and Saudi Hajj officials signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.
10:40 , 2025 Jan 15
Official Reveals Number of Foreign Hajj, Umrah Pilgrims in 2024
IQNA – More than 18.5 million pilgrims from outside Saudi Arabia performed Hajj and Umrah in 2024, a Saudi official said Monday.
16:39 , 2025 Jan 14
6,060 Kyrgyz Muslims to Perform Hajj in 2025
IQNA – The number of Hajj pilgrims from Kyrgyzstan who will perform Hajj this year is 6,060.
22:46 , 2025 Jan 13
IPCC Urges People to Tap into Spiritual Blessings of Rajab  
IQNA – Iran’s Islamic Propagation Coordination Council (IPCC) called on the country’s people to benefit from the spiritual opportunities of the month of Rajab to draw closer to God.
20:09 , 2025 Jan 13
Mashhad Shrine to Host Special Programs on Eve of Imam Ali Birth Anniversary  
IQNA – On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Ali (AS), a variety of special programs will be held at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
17:01 , 2025 Jan 13