Religious Activities

Self-Purification among Goals of Mourning Imam Hussein Martyrdom

IQNA – Self-purification and the refinement of the soul are among the goals of mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS).

Friday First Day of Muharram: Ayatollah Sistani

IQNA – The office of Iraq’s top Shia cleric Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani announced that Friday will be the first day of the lunar Hijri month of Muharram.

12:11 , 2025 Jun 26

Kaaba's Kiswa to Be Replaced as Islamic Year 1447 Begins

IQNA – Saudi authorities will begin the annual replacement of the Kiswa, the black cloth covering the Kaaba, early Thursday to mark the start of the Islamic year 1447 AH.

10:42 , 2025 Jun 25

Tent at Qom Holy Shrine to Host Muharram Mourning Ceremonies for Girls

IQNA – A tent is planned to be set up at the holy shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) in Qom, Iran, to host girls in Muharram mourning ceremonies.

17:16 , 2025 Jun 25

Official Lauds Saudi, Iraqi Assistance in Iranian Hajj Pilgrims’ Return

IQNA – 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.

12:36 , 2025 Jun 25

Conduct Guidelines Outlined for Visitors to Prophet’s Mosque

IQNA – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued new etiquette recommendations for visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina to preserve the site’s spiritual integrity.

23:35 , 2025 Jun 23

Tasht Gozari Ritual Begins in Iran’s Ardabil

IQNA – The ritual of Tasht Gozari began in Ardabil, northwestern Iran, a few days before the arrival of the lunar Hijri month of Muharram.

17:16 , 2025 Jun 24

Husseini Infants Processions Planned in 46 Countries on June 27

IQNA – Special processions called “Husseini Infants Gatherings” are planned to be held in Iran and other countries this Thursday, June 27, which marks the beginning of the lunar Hijri month of Muharram.

13:00 , 2025 Jun 24

All Iranian Hajj Pilgrims to Arrive Home by July 1: Official

IQNA – The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization says all Iranian Hajj pilgrims will hopefully return home by July 1 as the Israeli aggression has complicated the return path.

11:04 , 2025 Jun 21

Imam Hussein Shrine in Karbala Covered with Red Carpets Ahead of Muharram

IQNA – The holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) was covered with red carpets as the month of Muharram approaches.

12:52 , 2025 Jun 23

Mosques in Iran Ready to Host Muharram Mourning Rituals

IQNA – As the lunar Hijri month of Muharram approaches, mosques in Iran are being prepared to host people in mourning ceremonies.

08:54 , 2025 Jun 23

%43 of Iranian Pilgrims Back Home: Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization

IQNA – 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.

16:51 , 2025 Jun 22