IQNA – Six original marble tiles from the 19th century—once embedded in the Grand Mosque’s halls—are being shown at a museum in Mecca for their stunning artistry.
News ID: 3497927 Publish Date : 2026/06/22
IQNA – For centuries, it was likely tucked away in private collections or royal libraries. But today, a remarkably preserved Quran is finally available for public viewing.
News ID: 3497891 Publish Date : 2026/06/19
IQNA – A new Kiswa was installed for the Holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
News ID: 3497866 Publish Date : 2026/06/17
IQNA – A rare artifact from the Holy Kaaba’s gate has been put on display at a Mecca exhibition showcasing the architectural history of Islam's two holiest mosques.
News ID: 3497777 Publish Date : 2026/06/09
IQNA – Currently, all Hajj flights returning Iranian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia to the country land in the Mashhad International Airport, an official said.
News ID: 3497767 Publish Date : 2026/06/08
IQNA – Registration has begun for those interested in taking a summer course on memorization of the Holy Quran at the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
News ID: 3497733 Publish Date : 2026/06/06
IQNA – An Iranian Hajj official announced the return of more than 10,000 Hajj pilgrims to the country so far.
News ID: 3497732 Publish Date : 2026/06/06
IQNA – A rare copy of the Quran from 1843 is now on display at Mecca’s Holy Quran Museum, part of a special collection of historic manuscripts opened to the public in the Hira Cultural District.
News ID: 3497723 Publish Date : 2026/06/05
IQNA – The holy city of Medina welcomed the first post-Hajj arrivals on Friday after pilgrims completed the rites of Hajj in Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah.
News ID: 3497654 Publish Date : 2026/05/30
IQNA – In an ongoing mission to protect those at Islam’s holiest site, the Civil Defense has maintained intensive field safety operations across the Grand Mosque in Mecca and its surrounding courtyards.
News ID: 3497649 Publish Date : 2026/05/30
IQNA – A Moroccan journalist and writer emphasized that Hajj is an opportunity to strengthen coexistence, acceptance of other cultures and openness to the customs and traditions of other nations.
News ID: 3497635 Publish Date : 2026/05/29
IQNA – Eid al-Adha, one of the greatest Islamic holidays, is a reminder of a historical story of faith, submission, and sacrifice, where Prophet Abraham (AS) became a symbol of servitude and obedience in a divine test.
News ID: 3497620 Publish Date : 2026/05/27
IQNA – Hajj pilgrims traveled from Mina, near the holy city of Mecca, to Arafat on Tuesday at the climax of the annual pilgrimage.
News ID: 3497617 Publish Date : 2026/05/26
IQNA – With over 1.6 million pilgrims gathered in scorching summer temperatures, misting towers, shaded pathways, and smart cooling systems have been deployed across Mecca’s holy sites to shield worshippers from extreme heat during this year's Hajj.
News ID: 3497582 Publish Date : 2026/05/24
IQNA – Even as tensions roil the Middle East, the spiritual pull of Mecca remains undimmed for US pilgrims willing to navigate rising costs, political uncertainty, and a once-in-a-lifetime journey.
News ID: 3497576 Publish Date : 2026/05/24
IQNA – The head of Iran’s Hajj mission described the Hajj rituals as a symbol of politics in Islam.
News ID: 3497564 Publish Date : 2026/05/23
IQNA – The Jamarat facility in Mina, near Mecca, no longer looks like the narrow causeway of past decades.
News ID: 3497505 Publish Date : 2026/05/18
IQNA – A rare manuscript copy of the Holy Quran made up of 60 pages is on show at the Holy Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District of Mecca.
News ID: 3497416 Publish Date : 2026/05/11
IQNA – For the first time in its history, a major international Quran competition will include a women’s section.
News ID: 3497411 Publish Date : 2026/05/11
IQNA – With millions expected for the annual pilgrimage, Saudi security forces are cracking down harder than ever on unlicensed pilgrims trying to enter Mecca and the holy sites.
News ID: 3497399 Publish Date : 2026/05/10
