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.
News ID: 3496507 Publish Date : 2026/02/22
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.
News ID: 3496490 Publish Date : 2026/02/20
IQNA – For the millions of pilgrims who perform tawaf at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, a small miracle occurs daily: even as temperatures soar past 50°C, the marble floor remains cool underfoot.
News ID: 3496427 Publish Date : 2026/02/15
IQNA – To promote the values of generosity and civic engagement during Ramadan, educational authorities in Mecca have launched a wide-ranging volunteer initiative.
News ID: 3496380 Publish Date : 2026/02/11
IQNA – The development of Indonesia’s Hajj Village in Mecca is central to President Prabowo Subianto’s promise of a more affordable pilgrimage, a move aimed at easing the financial burden for millions of Indonesian Muslims.
News ID: 3496341 Publish Date : 2026/02/08
IQNA – Visitors to the Holy Quran Museum in Mecca’s Hira Cultural District can now witness a world-record artifact: the world’s largest handwritten copy of the Holy Quran, now open for public viewing.
News ID: 3496305 Publish Date : 2026/02/05
IQNA – With Ramadan just weeks away, the holy city of Mecca is witnessing a dramatic surge of pilgrims, filling the Grand Mosque to capacity as Muslims worldwide seek the blessings of Umrah in the sacred month of Shaaban.
News ID: 3496283 Publish Date : 2026/02/03
IQNA – A Ramadan plan for women has been launched to enrich female worshippers’ experiences at the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
News ID: 3496275 Publish Date : 2026/02/02
IQNA – A historical and very valuable manuscript copy of the Holy Quran known as the ‘Kufic Quran’ was put on display at the Mecca Quran Museum.
News ID: 3496155 Publish Date : 2026/01/24
IQNA – A new framework has been launched to organize and deploy first aid volunteers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.
News ID: 3495984 Publish Date : 2026/01/06
IQNA – To ensure a safer and more comfortable pilgrimage, authorities at the Grand Mosque in Mecca have established dedicated passages specifically for elderly visitors and people with disabilities.
News ID: 3495839 Publish Date : 2025/12/24
IQNA – Mandatory fitness screenings for the 2026 Hajj will result in a prohibition for pilgrims with certain health conditions, the head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Medical Center stated, outlining the new medical criteria.
News ID: 3495756 Publish Date : 2025/12/16
IQNA – To enhance the safety of young visitors, Saudi authorities have begun issuing identification bracelets for children at Mecca’s Grand Mosque, a new initiative aimed at protecting minors during the Umrah and Hajj pilgrimages.
News ID: 3495738 Publish Date : 2025/12/15
IQNA – A prominent Iranian Quran activist highlighted the need for the Quran to be placed at the forefront of national affairs in Iran.
News ID: 3495534 Publish Date : 2025/11/26
IQNA – A spiritual gathering for the first group of Iranian students taking part in Umrah pilgrimage was held at the Sanoud Al-Rayyan Hotel in Mecca on Saturday.
News ID: 3495499 Publish Date : 2025/11/23
IQNA – Worshippers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina were met with a serene and poignant sight as heavy rains soaked the holy city, transforming the revered site into a scene of spiritual tranquility during Friday prayers.
News ID: 3495401 Publish Date : 2025/11/15
IQNA – The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization will travel to Saudi Arabia to hold talks with the Arab country’s officials on the Iranian pilgrims’ participation in the upcoming Hajj.
News ID: 3495249 Publish Date : 2025/11/03
IQNA – The number of worshippers praying at Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa, the Prophet’s Mosque, in the current Hijri month of Rabi’ Al-Thani reached 355,532.
News ID: 3494965 Publish Date : 2025/10/12
IQNA – The Deputy Director of Hajj and Umrah at Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced the start of registration for Umrah applicants in the coming days.
News ID: 3494899 Publish Date : 2025/10/06
IQNA – More than 53 million worshipers and pilgrims visited the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina during the month of Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 AH.
News ID: 3494757 Publish Date : 2025/09/27
