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.

IQNA – More than three million worshipers gathered at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina for special prayers on the 27th night of Ramadan, an occasion observed as Laylatul Qadr.