IQNA – The holy month of Ramadan in 2026 is astronomically predicted to begin on Thursday, February 19, in the United Arab Emirates, according to experts, who say the crescent moon will not be visible to mark an earlier start.

IQNA – Saudi Arabia has allocated 30,000 spots for Afghan citizens to perform the Hajj pilgrimage this year, according to an announcement by Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government.

IQNA – The celebratory mood prevails at the holy shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, Iraq, on the Shaaban Eids.

IQNA – The 18th edition of the Spring of Martyrdom international cultural festival was held in the holy city of Karbala earlier this week.

IQNA – The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization urged Hajj pilgrims to take pre-departure examinations seriously.

IQNA – The holy mausoleum of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq, has prepared to celebrate the blessed Sha’aban Eids.

IQNA – With the arrival of the lunar Hijri month of Shaban, the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeast Iran, will host the celebrations on the auspicious occasions of the month.

IQNA – The mausoleum of Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala, Iraq, has been decorated with flowers as the festivities of the lunar Hijri month of Sha’aban approach.

IQNA – The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization said registration for Umrah pilgrimage in Ramadan and Nowruz (Iranian New Year holidays) will begin soon.

IQNA – The first day of the month of Shaaban in lunar Hijri calendar year of 1447 will fall on Wednesday.  

IQNA – The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced the end of registration in the country for this year’s Hajj.

IQNA – The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq, hosted a grand celebration marking Eid al-Maba’ath.