IQNA – Nearly 5,800 people gathered in Beirut for an iftar dinner to enter the country's name in the Guinness Book of World Records.

IQNA – In anticipation of a significant surge in visitor numbers during Ramadan 2026, the Saudi authorities have officially rolled out comprehensive safety and security guidelines for all Umrah performers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

IQNA – The Islamic Center of England has taken a new step in strengthening the spiritual connection with its audience in the month of Ramadan 2026 by producing and broadcasting two special programs.

IQNA – A vast ocean of worshippers filled the Grand Mosque in Mecca on Friday, gathering for the first Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan.

IQNA – With the sighting of the crescent moon on Wednesday evening, Thursday was announced the first day of the holy month of Ramadan in Iran.  

IQNA – With millions of worshippers expected to flock to Islam’s holiest sites for Ramadan, Saudi Minister Tawfig Al-Rabiah conducted a field inspection of the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina to ensure operational plans for crowd management, cleaning, and catering are fully in place for the fasting month.

IQNA – While some Arab countries have declared Wednesday the first day of Ramadan, Muslims in many other states will start the fasting month on Thursday.

IQNA – The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf (Endowments) and Islamic Affairs announced an integrated plan to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan at Al-Aqsa Mosque in the holy city of al-Quds.

IQNA – A special Quranic program welcoming the month of Ramadan is planned to be produced by Egyptian media activist Amr Al-Laithi.

IQNA – Saturday, February 14, marked the anniversary of the death of late Egyptian qari and Inbtihal reciter Sheikh Sayyid Mohamed al-Naqshbandi.

IQNA – In a message ahead of Ramadan, head of Egypt’s Al-Azhar emphasized that the holy month is a great spiritual school for reviving the concepts of piety and charity.

IQNA – As Ramadan approaches, Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s representative in Europe congratulated the Islamic world on the arrival of this month and emphasized the need for spiritual and psychological preparation for it.