IQNA – Saudi Arabia's religious authorities have encouraged Muslim women visiting the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina to prioritize worship and avoid distractions from mobile devices. 

IQNA – An international exhibition at the Imam Ali (AS) shrine in Najaf is showcasing over 300 artworks on the occasion of the imam’s birthday.

IQNA – The most important message of the spiritual ritual of Itikaf (religious retreat) for university students is promoting and developing religious culture in universities.

IQNA – A consultation meeting between the Dar ol-Quran of the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) and the scholars of the Najaf Seminary was held to prepare for the Sixth International Imam Hussein (AS) Conference.

IQNA – The executive secretary of the 10th Arbaeen International Award announced the receipt of over 31,000 works from 42 countries.

IQNA – The waiting period for Indonesians who are going to take the Hajj pilgrimage may extend up to 49 years.

IQNA – Worshippers near the Prophet’s Mosque are allowed to visit Al Rawda Al Sharifa, home to the tomb of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), and can do so without needing to wait a full year since their last visit.

IQNA – The Astan (custodianship) of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq, will host celebrations for a week marking the first Imam’s birth anniversary.  

IQNA – An Iranian official reports that over 700,000 people have already registered to participate in itikaf rituals, and the number is still growing.

IQNA – A convention is set to be held in Qom to commemorate the efforts of international preachers at Arbaeen procession.

IQNA – An Iranian cleric described the religious ritual of Itikaf (religious retreat) as a path for personal development and building a society based on the teaching of the Quran.

IQNA – The Grand Mosque in Mecca is witnessing a significant increase in the number of worshippers and pilgrims as Saudi Arabia's mid-year school holiday gets underway.