IQNA – Iranian pilgrims started entering Mina on Monday, the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, to perform Hajj.

IQNA – The head of the Arbaeen Central Headquarters said the illuminating statement “Someone like me will not pledge allegiance to someone like Yazid” has been chosen as the slogan of this year’s Arbaeen.

IQNA – Human rights advocates and Palestinian officials are condemning a systematic denial of religious freedom, after Israeli border authorities again prevented thousands of Gazans from traveling to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

IQNA – Drones, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge surveillance technologies have been deployed during the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage to ensure the safety and security of the pilgrims.

IQNA – With the crescent moon spotted over Saudi Arabia on Sunday evening, the month of Dhul Hijjah has begun — setting Eid Al-Adha, the Islamic “Festival of Sacrifice”, for May 27.

IQNA – The head of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization of Iran attended the Hajj Conference of 1447 AH.

IQNA – With the arrival of the last group of Iranian pilgrims in Medina for Hajj 2026, the process of sending pilgrims to the Land of Revelation has been completed.

IQNA – An Iranian scholar and researcher described the Hajj pilgrimage as far more than a physical journey, stating that its true essence lies in temporarily renouncing worldly attachments to achieve spiritual closeness to God.

IQNA – The Iraqi Supreme Security Committee for Millions-Strong Pilgrimage said there is a special security plan in place in Kadhimiya to ensure security for pilgrims in coming days.

IQNA – The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced the arrival of 19,000 Iranian pilgrims to the land of revelation so far.

IQNA – A delegation from the Imam Hussein (AS) Cultural Center met with the Pakistani Minister of Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf to discuss the prospects for bilateral cooperation and religious and cultural issues.

IQNA – As the process of sending Iranian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia accelerates, the majority of Hajj visas for Iranian pilgrims have been issued.