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Thousands of Mosques Built, Renovated in Egypt since 2014

IQNA – The spokesman for the Egyptian Ministry of Awqaf announced the construction or renovation of some 15,000 mosques in the country since 2014.
Seminar Held at Hajjah University to Mark Prophet’s Birthday
IQNA – The Faculties of Financial and Banking Sciences, Education, Agriculture, and Veterinary Medicine at Hajjah University’s Abs Branch in Yemen organized a scientific seminar entitled “Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, those with him are firm against the disbelievers and merciful among themselves.”
10:58 , 2026 Aug 17
Nine Plans Approved to Facilitate Foreign Pilgrims’ Travel to Mashhad
IQNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that nine plans have been approved to facilitate travel to Mashhad by foreign pilgrims, following a meeting of the Imam Reza Working Group held at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad.
14:25 , 2026 Aug 15
What Are Quietest Hours at Mecca Grand Mosque?
IQNA – Umrah pilgrims are urged to plan their visits to the Grand Mosque in Mecca around periods of lower crowd density.
10:56 , 2026 Aug 15
Five Million Pilgrims Visit Najaf on Anniversary of Holy Prophet’s Demise
IQNA – The number of pilgrims visiting the holy city of Najaf on the anniversary of the demise of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) reached five million this year.
13:54 , 2026 Aug 13
Mourning Rituals Held at Najaf shrine on Eve of Safar 28
IQNA – The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq, hosted more than 100 mourning groups and delegations on the eve of 28th of Safar.
11:45 , 2026 Aug 12
Conference Stresses Transforming Arbaeen Achievements into Operational Projects
IQNA – The final statement of the 10th International Arbaeen Conference called on the relevant Iraqi ministries and institutions to use the findings of research related to sustainability and resource management for formulating public policies and managing resources and services during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.
14:02 , 2026 Aug 11
Arbaeen Is Manifestation of Enduring Message of Ashura: MP
IQNA – A member of Iranian Parliament emphasized that Arbaeen represents the continuation of the Ashura movement and a renewal of allegiance to the ideals of Imam Hussein (AS).
09:54 , 2026 Aug 05
Baghdad Friday Imam: Arbaeen Pilgrimage A Manifestation Islam’s Power: Iraqi Cleric
IQNA – The Friday prayer leader of Baghdad described the Arbaeen procession as a manifestation of the power of Islam.
18:20 , 2026 Aug 08
22 Million Pilgrims Participate in Arbaeen Procession
IQNA – The governor of Karbala in Iraq announced the participation of 22 million pilgrims in the Arbaeen procession this year.
08:10 , 2026 Aug 05
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine on Day of Arbaeen
IQNA – The Arbaeen procession was held in Karbala, including at the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), with the enthusiastic presence of the devotees of the Master of Martyrs (AS) on Tuesday.  
09:25 , 2026 Aug 05
Arbaeen: An Epic beyond A Ritual 
IQNA – The Arbaeen procession is not merely a traditional ceremony or a limited act of worship, but the manifestation of a deep, civilization-building, and humanizing philosophy that calls the hearts of the free people of the world toward truth, justice, and freedom.
11:29 , 2026 Aug 04
Iraq’s Border Crossings Ready to Facilitate Return of Arbaeen Pilgrims

 
IQNA – The head of the Iraqi Border Crossings Organization announced the full readiness of the crossings to complete the process of Arbaeen pilgrims returning to their countries.
15:03 , 2026 Aug 04