IQNA – An international forum on Umrah pilgrimage will kick off in the holy city of Medina next week.

IQNA – The first phase of this year’s Umrah pilgrimage for Iranian pilgrims has officially concluded, with approximately 192,000 Iranians having completed the journey to Saudi Arabia for the lesser pilgrimage.

IQNA – The custodian of the holy shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, Iraq, stressed the importance of promoting the words and teachings of Ahl-ul-Bayt (AS).

IQNA – Saudi Arabia has issued a warning to foreign Umrah pilgrims to leave the country before the start of the Hajj season.

IQNA – More than 4,400 students of Iran’s Islamic seminaries have signed up for an exam to recruit clergy to accompany the country’s Umrah pilgrims, an official said.

IQNA – During this year’s Ramadan, over 24 million Iftar (fast-breaking) meals were distributed to worshippers at the Mecca Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.

IQNA – Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, has numerous social implications, including promotion of unity in the Muslim community, says an Islamic seminary scholar.

IQNA – More than 122 million visitors gathered at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina throughout the holy month of Ramadan, Saudi authorities say.

IQNA – Several countries across the world have officially announced that Sunday, March 30, 2025, will mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr.

IQNA – More than 4.1 million worshippers and Umrah pilgrims gathered at the Grand Mosque in Mecca on the 29th night of Ramadan, a night of spiritual significance marked by the Quran completion (Khatm Al-Quran) prayers.

IQNA – The Grand Mosque in Mecca, Islam’s holiest site, welcomed more than 4 million worshippers and pilgrims on a single day during the holy month of Ramadan.

IQNA – The Prophet’s Mosque in Medina is accommodating 4,000 Itikaf observers from 120 different countries, utilizing 48 designated sections within the mosque premises.