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Hajj 2024: Pilgrims Asked to Focus on Quran, Advocate Muslim Unity

IQNA – A senior Iranian Hajj official has called on pilgrims to pay extra attention to the Holy Quran, the plight of Muslims in Gaza, and the issue of Muslim unity during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.
Preparations in Full Swing As Hajj Season Approaches
IQNA – With more than 2 million pilgrims expected to arrive later this month for Hajj, Saudi Arabia is ramping up preparations for the annual pilgrimage
10:53 , 2024 May 05
Mourning Rituals in Karbala Mark Imam Sadiq Martyrdom Anniversary  
IQNA – Like Shia Muslims elsewhere in the world, people in holy cities in Iraq attended ceremonies to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Sadiq (AS) on Saturday.
09:34 , 2024 May 05
Saudi Arabia Says Nusuk Card Can Facilitate Pilgrims’ Movements
IQNA – Saudi Authorities launched the Nusuk card on Tuesday, saying that it can facilitate the movement of all pilgrims at the holy sites.
10:46 , 2024 May 02
Official Stresses Importance of Cultural Activities at Arbaeen Moukebs  
IQNA – Providing cultural services to pilgrims at Moukebs during the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage is important, an official said.
10:16 , 2024 Apr 29
Pilgrims Urged to Go Walking before Embarking on Hajj  
IQNA – Iranian Hajj pilgrims have been urged to attach importance to walking for some days before leaving for Mecca.
15:32 , 2024 Apr 29
Karamat Celebrations to Kick Off at Qom Holy Shrine on May 9
IQNA – The ten-day Karamat celebrations will start at the holy shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) in Qom next Thursday, May 9.
13:53 , 2024 Apr 29
Senior Cleric Urges Promotion of Baqi Cemetery Among Muslims
IQNA – A senior Iranian cleric has called for introducing Jannatul Al-Baqi (the Baqi Cemetery) in Medina to the Muslim community worldwide.
19:15 , 2024 Apr 27
Members of Iran’s Hajj Quranic Convoy to Leave for Medina in Mid-May
IQNA – The members of Iran’s Quranic convoy for Hajj will depart for Saudi Arabia on May 15.
15:20 , 2024 Apr 28
Saudi Arabia Opens Umrah to All Visa Holders
IQNA – Saudi Arabia has declared that individuals with any type of visa are now eligible to perform Umrah, the minor pilgrimage.
11:34 , 2024 Apr 26
Nigerian Teenager Offered Free Hajj Seat for His Quran Memorization Skill
IQNA – Nigeria's Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has granted a free Hajj seat to 16-year-old Ja’afar Yusuf because of his Quran memorization skill.
19:16 , 2024 Apr 26
Prophet’s Mosque Welcomes Over 5.9 Million Worshipers in a Week
IQNA – Saudi authorities have reported that more than 5.9 million worshipers visited the Prophet’s Mosque last week.
10:07 , 2024 Apr 26
Over 83,000 Iranians to Attend 2024 Hajj Pilgrimage: Official
IQNA – More than 83,000 Iranians will depart for Saudi Arabia to observe the Hajj rituals this year, an official said.
10:57 , 2024 Apr 23