Shah Cheragh Commemorations Planned in 20,000 Iranian Mosques, Religious Sites
IQNA – Commemorations of Hazrat Shah Cheragh (AS) will be held in 20,000 mosques and religious sites across Iran, an official said.
15:03 , 2025 Apr 21
Lagos Conducts Free Health Screening for 2025 Hajj Pilgrims
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.
22:19 , 2025 Apr 20
Kuwaiti Mosques to Limit Prayer Times and Cooling to Cut Electricity Use
IQNA – Kuwait's Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has introduced new energy-saving measures at mosques nationwide to address rising electricity demand.
21:35 , 2025 Apr 20
Official to Brief Iranian MPs about Hajj Preparations  
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.
18:32 , 2025 Apr 19
Multilingual Programs Planned at Imam Reza Shrine During Karamat Week
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.
12:46 , 2025 Apr 19
Saudi Citizen Arrested for Alleged Fraudulent Hajj Campaign Promotions
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.
08:37 , 2025 Apr 18
Capacity of Mataf in Mecca Grand Mosque to Rise to 105,000 Pilgrims per Hour
IQNA – The expansion of the Grand Mosque in Mecca would in the long-run benefit all Hajj pilgrims, including by paving the way for an increase in the capacity of Mataf (the circumambulation area around the Kaaba).
12:05 , 2025 Apr 17
1,100 Iranian Pilgrims in Hajj 2025 above 80
IQNA – More than 1,100 Iranians set to take the Hajj pilgrimage this year are over 80 years of age, an official said.
19:20 , 2025 Apr 16
9th Arbaeen Int’l Conference: Call for Papers
IQNA – The Karbala Center for Studies and Research, affiliated with the Astan (custodianship) of Imam Hussein (AS) holy shrine has announced the call for the 9th International Scientific Conference on Arbaeen Pilgrimage.
22:19 , 2025 Apr 14
All Mosques in Bangladesh Urged to Hold Friday Prayers Simultaneously
IQNA – All mosques in Bangladesh have been directed to offer Jummah (Friday) prayers at the same time to eliminate confusion.
09:06 , 2025 Apr 14
Hajj Training Courses Begin for Iranian Academics Who Will Attend This Year’ Pilgrimage
IQNA – Training courses on Hajj pilgrimage for academics set to take part in the Hajj 2025 have started in Iran, an official said.
19:11 , 2025 Apr 13
Restrictions to Be Introduced on Access to Mecca before Hajj
IQNA – A series of restrictions on access to the holy city of Mecca will be put in place ahead of the Hajj season.
11:27 , 2025 Apr 13