Safinat al-Najat Int’l Mourning Festival: Winners Awarded
IQNA – The winners of the first International Safinat al-Najat Mourning Festival were announced Saturday night during a ceremony in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq.
14:23 , 2025 Apr 27
Carrying Nusuk ID Cards Obligatory throughout Hajj Season
IQNA – Issuing the Nusuk smart Hajj cards, an identification document that helps identify authorized pilgrims from the irregular ones, has stated in Saudi Arabia.
18:16 , 2025 Apr 26
Iranian Official Stresses Need for Increase in Hajj Quota
IQNA – The quota allocated to Iranian Hajj pilgrims this year is about 85,000, an official said, pointing to the need to increase the quota.
15:01 , 2025 Apr 26
Over 18.5 Million Muslims Performed Pilgrimages in Saudi Arabia Last Year
IQNA – Saudi Arabia recorded more than 18.5 million Muslim pilgrims performing Hajj or Umrah in the past year, according to a statement by a senior Saudi official.
08:12 , 2025 Apr 25
Pilgrims Urged to Get Ready for Hajj by Reciting, Contemplating Quran
IQNA – An Iranian official urged the country’s Hajj pilgrims to get prepared for the spiritual journey by reciting and contemplating the Quran.
22:41 , 2025 Apr 24
Path of Imams Is Path of Resistance, Reason: Ayatollah Khamenei  
IQNA – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said the path of Imams (AS) is one of resistance and perseverance.
21:47 , 2025 Apr 24
Foreign Guests Attend Milad-un-Nabi Celebration in Turkey
IQNA – The annual Milad-un-Nabi celebration marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was held in Diyarbakir, Turkey.
21:35 , 2025 Apr 22
Saudi Arabia Warns of Tough Penalties for Visa Overstayers Ahead of Hajj Season
IQNA – Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its strict penalties for expatriates who overstay their entry visas, as the country ramps up preparations for the upcoming Hajj season.
19:33 , 2025 Apr 22
Comprehensive Plan in Mecca, Medina Aims to Ensure Hajj Pilgrims’ Health, Safety
IQNA – A comprehensive plan has been launched to ensure the safety of food, medicine, and medical products provided to Hajj pilgrims in Mecca and Medina.
18:16 , 2025 Apr 21
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