hajj
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45 Indian Umrah pilgrims killed in bus fire near Medina
Forty-five Indian pilgrims were killed when the bus they were traveling in caught fire following an accident near the city of Medina in Saudi Arabia, according to the police commissioner of Hyderabad, India.
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Iranian President sends written message to Saudi Crown Prince
A written message from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has been formally conveyed to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The message was delivered to the Saudi Interior Minister during a meeting in Riyadh.
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First group of Iranian students going on Umrah Pilgrimage leaves for Saudi Arabia
A ceremony of sending off the first batch of academic Umrah pilgrims leaving for the Land of Revelation was held in Tehran on Sunday.
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Saudi King calls for nationwide rain-seeking prayers on Thursday
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has called on citizens and residents across the Kingdom to join in Salat al-Istisqa (rain-seeking prayers) on Thursday, following the prophetic tradition of seeking divine mercy through communal prayer.
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Iranian official delivers President Pezeshkian’s message to Saudi Crown Prince during Hajj talks
The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, Alireza Rashidian, has announced that he delivered a message from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince during his recent visit to the kingdom.
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Iran, Saudi Arabia sign agreement on 2026 Hajj pilgrimage
Iran and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement on the organization of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, marking another step in coordination between the two countries on pilgrimage affairs.
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Iran, Saudi Arabia in talks to finalize executive contracts for Hajj 2026
The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization said negotiations are underway to finalize the executive contracts for next year’s Hajj.
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Iran requests increased Hajj Quota in line with population size
Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organisation has called on Saudi Arabia to increase Iran’s Hajj pilgrim quota in proportion to the country’s population.
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Iran doubles daily Umrah flights to Saudi Arabia
The number of flights transporting Umrah pilgrims from Iran to Saudi Arabia has increased since the beginning of this week.
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Over 5 million Iranians still waiting for Umrah pilgrimage
More than five million Iranians are in line waiting for their turn for Umrah pilgrimage, an official said.
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First group of Iranian Umrah pilgrims departs for Medina after Hajj 2025
The first group of Iranian pilgrims performing Umrah after the 2025 Hajj left the Salam Terminal of the Imam Khomeini International Airport for Medina Saturday morning.
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Official lauds Saudi, Iraqi full assistance in Iranian Hajj pilgrims’ return
The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization expressed his appreciation for the full assistance of the Saudi government and the cooperation of the Iraqi government in transporting Iranian Hajj pilgrims.
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No more Iranian Hajj pilgrims to remain in Mecca by June 26
There will be no Iranian Hajj pilgrims in the holy city of Mecca by July 26, according to Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization.
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Over 43% of Iranian pilgrims return home; Full repatriation expected by July 1
The Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced in a statement that more than 43 percent of Iranian pilgrims have so far returned to the country from Saudi Arabia.
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Jeddah Airport joins Medina in facilitating return of Iranian Hajj pilgrims
Iran’s Hajj Organization said the Jeddah Airport will begin assisting with pilgrim returns alongside the Medina Airport starting Tuesday.
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Noor Quranic Convoy holds 1,000 programs amid Hajj pilgrimage
Members of Iran’s Noor Quranic Convoy have conducted nearly 1,000 religious and cultural programs during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, according to a senior official from the group.
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Iranian Hajj pilgrims to return via Iraq
Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced the restart of Iranian pilgrims’ return to the country.
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Iran suspends Hajj return flights after Israeli strikes, extends pilgrims’ stay
Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced on Friday that all return flights for Iranian pilgrims have been suspended until further notice due to the nationwide grounding of air traffic following a series of Israeli airstrikes across the country.
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Hajj 2025 pilgrims travel to Saudi Arabia via flights from 238 cities
Most of overseas pilgrims in this year’s Hajj arrived in Saudi Arabia by air, with flights from 238 cities worldwide bringing them to the Kingdom.
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Iran’s Hajj Organization wins Labaytum Award for Excellence in Pilgrim Services
The Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran won the Labaytum Award for Excellence in Hajj Pilgrim Services.
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Senior Iranian cleric: Hajj's potential overlooked in addressing challenges facing Muslim world
A prominent Iranian religious scholar has criticized the insufficient use of Hajj’s social and political potential in tackling the pressing issues confronting the Muslim world.
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New Kiswa handed over for annual Kaaba replacement ahead of Islamic new year
The new Kiswa, the cloth that covers the Holy Kaaba in Mecca, has been officially handed over to the custodians of the Grand Mosque, marking the beginning of its annual replacement.
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13 Iranian pilgrims die during Hajj pilgrimage: IRCS
Thirteen pilgrims from Iran have died so far during the Hajj pilgrimage, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) announced.
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Iranian Red Crescent establishes field hospitals in Mina, Arafat
The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said the society has established field hospitals in Arafat and Mina near Mecca to provide services to Hajj pilgrims.
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Saudi Arabia increases Iran’s Hajj quota to 86,700 pilgrims
Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization said Saudi Arabia has agreed to increase Iran’s Hajj quota.
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Iranian FM reaffirms commitment to strong relations with Saudi Arabia
Iran’s Foreign Minister has emphasized the country's dedication to maintaining and strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia, affirming that no disruptions will be allowed in the brotherly relations between the two nations.
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Saudi Arabia confirms Dhul Hijjah moon sighting, sets Dates for Arafah and Eid al-Adha
Saudi Arabia has officially confirmed the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah moon, marking the beginning of the sacred Islamic month. The Supreme Court announced that Wednesday, May 28, 2025, corresponds to 1 Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH.
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Iran pursues case of detained national in Saudi Arabia
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced that it is actively working to secure the release of Iranian national Gholam-Reza Qassemian, who was detained in Saudi Arabia.
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Iranian FM emphasizes commitment to Muslim unity during Hajj
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has reaffirmed the country’s strong stance against any attempt to undermine Muslim unity, particularly during the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj.