IAC: Eid Al-Fitr Likely to Fall on Saturday

TEHRAN (IQNA) – The International Astronomical Center (IAC) said Eid a-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, will likely fall on Saturday.

12:29 , 2023 Apr 17

Research Team Evaluating Quality of Transport Services Provided to Umrah Pilgrims in Mecca

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Directives have been issued for the meticulous evaluation of the quality of transport services provided to Umrah pilgrims and worshipers to and from the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

11:46 , 2023 Apr 17

Record Number of Worshippers Visit Mecca Grand Mosque on Night of Ramadan 25th

TEHRAN (IQNA) – On the night of the 25th of Ramadan, the number of worshippers and Umrah performers in the Grand Mosque in Mecca reached 1.5 million.

16:21 , 2023 Apr 16

Ayatollah Sistani’s View on Date of Eid Al-Fitr

TEHRAN (IQNA) – The office of Iraq’s top Shia cleric Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani announced his view on when Eid al-Fitr falls.

14:22 , 2023 Apr 16

Final Friday Prayer of Ramadan 2023 at Al-Aqsa Attended by 250,000 Worshippers

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Some 250,000 Palestinian Muslims performed the fourth and probably final Friday prayer of Ramadan 2023 at Al-Aqsa Mosque yesterday.

16:47 , 2023 Apr 15

Number of Grand Mosque Visitors in First 20 Days of Ramadan Hits 22m

TEHRAN (IQNA) – More than 22 million worshipers visited Islam's holiest site, Grand Mosque of Mecca, in first 20 days of Ramadan this year.

18:11 , 2023 Apr 14

Mourning Processions Begin in Karbala Ahead of Imam Ali Martyrdom Anniversary

TEHRAN (IQNA) – People in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq, have started holding mourning rituals and procession on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (AS), the first Shia Imam.

16:06 , 2023 Apr 11

Grand Mosque of Mecca Finalizes Preparations for Itikaf

TEHRAN (IQNA) – The Grand Mosque of Mecca, Islam’s holiest site, has finalized preparations to host Itikaf rituals on last 10 days of Ramadan.

14:44 , 2023 Apr 09

Quran Center in Sydney to Hold Special Programs on Qadr Nights

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Samen Al-Aeme Imam Reza Quran Academy in Sydney, Australia, is set to host special programs to mark Qadr nights this year.

10:57 , 2023 Apr 08

Imam Ali Shrine Covered in Black ahead of Martyrdom Anniversary (+Photo)

TEHRAN (IQNA) – In a ceremony on Friday night, black flags of mourning was raised at the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq.

10:27 , 2023 Apr 08

Umrah Pilgrims Receive Copies of Quran in Ramadan

TEHRAN (IQNA) – During the first 10 days of the blessed month of Ramadan over 30,000 copies of the Quran were distributed to Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.

14:57 , 2023 Apr 05

Number of Worshippers Visiting Prophet's Mosque since Start of Ramadan Tops 10 Million

TEHRAN (IQNA) – More than 10 million worshippers visited the Prophet's Mosque in Medina since the start of the blessed month of Ramadan (March 23).

13:54 , 2023 Apr 03

It Takes 104 Minutes on Average to Perform Umrah

TEHRAN (IQNA) – According to Saudi authorities, performing Umrah rites at the Grand Mosque takes 104 minutes on average.

17:01 , 2023 Apr 02

Umrah Reservations for Ramadan's Last 10 Days Available Via Apps

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Saudi authorities say Umrah reservations for the last 10 days of Ramadan are now available via Nusuk and Tawakkalna apps.

20:48 , 2023 Mar 31

Special Fragrances Being Used at Prophet’s Mosque in Ramadan

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Special fragrances and essential oils are being used at the he holy Prophet’s Mosque in Medina during the blessed month of Ramadan.

09:08 , 2023 Mar 27