IQNA

Number of Mecca Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque Visitors in One Month Exceeds 52 Million

IQNA – Nearly 53 million visits to the Grand Mosque in Mecca and Prophet’s Mosque in Medina were registered during the last lunar Hijri month.
Mourning Ceremonies Planned in Qom on Martyrdom Anniversary of 11th Imam
IQNA – Mourning ceremonies marking the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hassan Al-Askari (AS) will be held across Iran, including in the holy city of Qom on Monday.
17:09 , 2025 Aug 31
1,600 Mosques in Tatartstan Host Programs Marking Milad-un-Nabi
IQNA – The Department of Muslims’ Religious Affairs in Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan announced the holding of a series of magnificent celebrations and religious and cultural programs on the occasion of the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet (PBUH).
09:06 , 2025 Aug 30
Pilgrims March towards Samarra to Mourn Martyrdom of Imam Hassan Askari  
IQNA – A large group of pilgrims are walking towards the holy shrine of Imam Hassan Askari (AS) in the city of Samarra, Salahuddin province of Iraq, as the martyrdom anniversary of the 11th Imam (AS) approaches.
22:14 , 2025 Aug 30
‘Mercy for the Worlds’ Int’l Festival Planned in Iraq on Prophet Birth Anniversary
IQNA – A ‘Mercy for the Worlds’ international festival is being held in Iraq on the occasion of the 1,500th anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
12:28 , 2025 Aug 29
No New Registration for Umrah Pilgrims: Iranian Official  
IQNA – More than five million Iranians are in line waiting for their turn for Umrah pilgrimage, an official said.
20:56 , 2025 Aug 29
First Group of Iranian Umrah Pilgrims Leaves for Medina
IQNA – The first group of Iranian pilgrims performing Umrah after the 2025 Hajj left the Salam Terminal of the Imam Khomeini International Airport for Medina Saturday morning.
08:26 , 2025 Aug 23
Number of Iranian Pilgrims to Iraqi Holy Shrines Rises
IQNA – An Iranian official announced an increase in the number of applicants for travel to the holy shrines in Iraq after the Arbaeen procession.
21:09 , 2025 Aug 27
Islamic Council of Kosovo Organizes Religious Science Competition in Pristina    
IQNA – The Alaeddin Islamic High School in Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, hosted the largest annual religious science competition recently.
11:46 , 2025 Aug 27
Accommodation for 22 Million People Provided by Iranian Moukebs in 2025 Arbaeen
IQNA – Accommodation was provided by Iranian Moukebs (service stations) for more than 22 million people-day during Arbaeen this year, an official said.
14:32 , 2025 Aug 26
Bulgaria’s Dar al-Ifta Launches Special Section for Women
IQNA – The Bulgarian Dar al-Ifta (House of Fatwas) announced the official opening of a special women’s section within the institution, which will work to develop issues related to women and their roles.
09:12 , 2025 Aug 26
Medina Receiving Growing Number of Umrah Pilgrims
IQNA – The number of Umrah pilgrims arriving in the holy city of Medina is rising in the new Umrah season that began after the 2025 Hajj.
11:16 , 2025 Aug 25
Over 5 Million Pilgrims Visit Mashhad on Last Days of Safar
IQNA – More than 5.2 million pilgrims have entered the holy city of Mashhad in northeast Iran from various destinations in the past few days, an official said.
21:54 , 2025 Aug 24