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Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi commends organizers of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, urges vigilance
Senior Iranian cleric Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi has expressed his appreciation for the efforts made to serve Iranian pilgrims during this year’s Hajj, praising what he described as the exemplary management of the sacred journey’s programs.
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Iran, Saudi Discuss Improving Services, Timely Umrah Visas for Iranian Pilgrims
The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization and the Saudi Ambassador to the Islamic Republic have discussed ways to improve service quality for pilgrims and the timely issuance of visas for Umrah rituals.
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Iran Air: 27,810 Hajj pilgrims returned home as of June 13
The CEO of Iran’s national carrier Homa says 27,810 Iranian pilgrims have returned home on 234 flights as part of the Hajj return operation.
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Photos: Return of Iranian Hajj Pilgrims to Holy City of Mashhad
AhlulBayt News Agency: After completing the rituals of Hajj, the Iranian pilgrims arrived at Shahid Hasheminejad International Airport in Mashhad and were welcomed by their families and officials. These pilgrims returned to the country after performing the Hajj rites in Mecca and Medina. The return process for the remaining pilgrims will continue according to schedule in the coming days.
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Hajj Flights for Iranian Pilgrims Diverted to Mashhad Airport Amid Zionist Attacks
Currently, all Hajj flights returning Iranian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia to the country land in the Mashhad International Airport, an official said.
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Over 10,000 Hajj pilgrims have returned home: Iranian official
More than 10,000 Iranian pilgrims have returned home from Saudi Arabia, where they had performed the annual Hajj pilgrimage, an official with Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has said.
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First group of Iranian Hajj pilgrims returns home
The first group of Iranian pilgrims returning from the 2026 Hajj arrived in Iran on Monday as the country officially launched its repatriation operation following the completion of the annual pilgrimage.
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Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei's message on Hajj rituals
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a message on the Hajj rituals.
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Photos: Millions of Muslims Gather in Mecca for Annual Hajj Pilgrimage
AhlulBayt News Agency: Coinciding with the performance of the Hajj rituals, millions of pilgrims from various countries around the world are present in Mecca and the holy sites, performing the devotional rites of Hajj and carrying out the rituals of this divine obligation.
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Hajj Rituals A Symbol of Politics in Islam: Official
The head of Iran’s Hajj mission described the Hajj rituals as a symbol of politics in Islam.
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19,000 Iranian Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj, Official Says
The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced the arrival of 19,000 Iranian pilgrims to the land of revelation so far.
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Photos: Iranian Pilgrims Recite Kumayl Supplication in Medina
AhlulBayt News Agency: Iranian pilgrims of Hajj 2026 attended a religious ceremony at the Mokhtar Plaza Hotel in Medina during which internationally-acclaimed qari Mokhtar Dehqan recited verses from the Holy Quran and then the participants recited the Kumayl Supplication.
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Photos: Departure of Representative of Supreme Leader in Hajj and Pilgrimage Affairs to Medina
According to the AhlulBayt (AS) International News Agency (ABNA) – In a ceremony attended by a group of officials, Hojat al-Islam Sayyed Abdolfattah Nawab, the Representative of the Supreme Leader in Hajj and Pilgrimage Affairs and head of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, left Tehran for Medina to oversee the Hajj programs.
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Over 55,000 Iranian Pilgrims Deprived of Hajj Due to US Sanctions, Official Says
An Iranian Hajj official said that more than 55,000 Iranian pilgrims were deprived of this year's Hajj pilgrimage due to cruel US sanctions.
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Over 6,500 Iranian Pilgrims Arrive in Medina
An Iranian Hajj official announced the arrival of more than 6,500 Iranian pilgrims to Medina by the end of Friday night.
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'Hajj Must Be Performed to Strengthen Resistance,' Senior Iranian Cleric Says
A senior Iranian cleric highlighted the connection between the annual Hajj pilgrimage and resistance.
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All Necessary Measures Taken for 'Dignified Hajj' of Iranian Pilgrims: Government spokesperson
Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani says Iran has taken all necessary measures and coordinated with the authorities in Saudi Arabia to ensure the security of Hajj pilgrims.
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Grand Ayatollah Yaqoubi Stresses Contemplating Quran during Hajj
A senior Iraqi cleric emphasized the importance of contemplating the Holy Quran during the Hajj season and called for the launch of a Quranic schools project.
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Iran Air to operate Hajj flights from Tehran, Mashhad and Zahedan
Managing director of Iran's flagship airline Iran Air announced that Hajj flights will operate from Tehran, Mashhad, and Zahedan international airports, with Mashhad and Zahedan airports prepared to provide 24-hour services to pilgrims.
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Video: Saudis Welcome Iranian Pilgrims with Flowers and Rosewater
According to the AhlulBayt (a.s.) International News Agency (ABNA) – The official account of Saudi Arabia's Hajj and Umrah Ministry published a video on Sunday (April 26, 2026) showing the welcome of Iranian pilgrims in Mecca. In the video, Saudi Hajj and Umrah officials are seen greeting Iranian pilgrims with flowers, rosewater, and other gifts. Earlier, Alireza Rashidian, head of Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, had announced that 30,000 Iranian pilgrims would be sent for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage.
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Iran's Hajj Organization: 'All Necessary Arrangements Made for a Dignified Hajj'
All necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a “dignified Hajj” as the first group of 1405 Hajj personnel arrived in Medina, an official from Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization says.
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Iran dispatches first Hajj teams to Medina ahead of 2026 Hajj season
The first group of Iran’s Hajj personnel has departed for Medina, marking the start of preparations for the 1405 Hajj season.
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Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi Issues Ruling on Hajj Pilgrimage Amid Current Conditions
Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi, a senior Shia source of emulation, has issued a religious ruling addressing the concerns of believers regarding this year's Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. The ruling comes in response to queries from his followers about the obligation to perform the pilgrimage under prevailing circumstances.
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Iran Announces Readiness to Send 30,000 Pilgrims to Hajj 2026 Under Combined Land-Air Package
An Iranian Hajj official announced the executive readiness to send 30,000 pilgrims to the Land of Revelation this year, noting that the dispatch is planned to be carried out as a combined land-air package.
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Worshippers Fill Mecca Grand Mosque on Ramadan’s First Friday
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.
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Brazilian Football Player Kathleen Souza Perfroms Umrah after Embracing Islam
A Brazilian football player performed Umrah pilgrimage after announcing her conversion to Islam.
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Hajj 2026 Registration Concludes in Iran
The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced the end of registration in the country for this year’s Hajj.
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Conclusion of Choosing Iranian Hajj Quranic Convoy Members
The evaluation process for choosing qaris who will be part of the Iranian Quranic convoy in this year’s Hajj has concluded.
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Iran’s Hajj Research Institute publishes over 11,000 volumes in five languages
The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Research Institute says the center has published more than 11,000 book volumes in five languages over the past three decades and is preparing a comprehensive virtual encyclopedia documenting its scholarly achievements.
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Foreign Ministry: Pezeshkian’s message to Saudi Arabia only addressed Hajj
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has reaffirmed that President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent letter to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was purely a routine diplomatic communication, dismissing claims that the message included any reference to negotiations with the United States.