IQNA – Some 5,000 Urdu-speaking pilgrims from around the world convened at the shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad to mark the end of two months of mourning processions.

IQNA – Authorities and people in Sana’a, the capital of Yemen, have in recent weeks been making preparations for holding the Milad-un-Nabi Celebrations.

IQNA – Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced the launch of registration for those wishing to go on the Umrah pilgrimage.

IQNA – The second annual festival commemorating the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) birthday in Sana’a’s Al-Tahrir district showcased a range of cultural and educational activities.

IQNA – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque in Saudi Arabia reported that the Prophet's Mosque received over five million Muslims last week.

IQNA – The Astan of the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq, put the number of pilgrims visiting the mausoleum on the 28th day of the lunar Hijri month of Safar at around 5 million.

IQNA – A flag of mourning was hoisted at the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq, to mark the demise anniversary of the last messenger of God, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hassan Mujtaba (AS).

IQNA – As a large number of pilgrims are expected to visit the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf in coming days, the Iraqi forces have stepped up measures to ensure security. 

IQNA – The Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, welcomed 5.7 million Muslims last week, according to official figures.

IQNA – Some 30 million pilgrims are expected to visit the holy city of Mashhad, northeast Iran, in coming says, an official said.

IQNA – Iran’s Arbaeen Operation conclude on Wednesday, August 28, after 22 days.

IQNA – An Iraqi political activist and analyst described the annual Arbaeen march as a gateway for humanity to the truth of Mahdism.