Religious Activities

Prophet’s Mosque Welcomes Over 5M Worshippers In a Week

MEDINA (IQNA) – The Prophet’s Mosque in Medina witnessed a huge influx of worshippers and visitors in the week of Jumada I 5-12 (November 19-26), 2023.

More Than 6M Worshippers Visited Prophet’s Mosque Last Week: Report

MEDINA (IQNA) – The Prophet’s Mosque, the second holiest site in Islam, witnessed a huge influx of worshippers last week, a state agency reported.

19:12 , 2023 Nov 17

When Is Best Time to Perform Umrah at Mecca Grand Mosque?

MECCA (IQNA) – A Saudi official offered Umrah pilgrims a piece of advice on when is the best time to perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca.

09:18 , 2023 Nov 25

Hajj, Umrah Pilgrims’ Services Licensing Aimed at Elevating Quality of Services

MECCA (IQNA) – Accepting applications from companies seeking licenses to cater to foreign Hajj and Umrah pilgrims has started in Saudi Arabia.

14:56 , 2023 Nov 23

Thai Woman Converts to Islam at Imam Reza Shrine

TEHRAN (IQNA) – A young Thai woman has embraced Islam at the shrine of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Imam of the Shia Muslims, in Mashhad, Iran.

16:42 , 2023 Nov 13

Rainy Umrah: Top Tips for a Safe Pilgrimage

MECCA (IQNA) – As Saudi Arabia witnesses heavy rainfall, the country’s authorities have issued guidelines for pilgrims who seek to perform Umrah pilgrimage.

15:04 , 2023 Oct 31

Pilgrims, Worshippers Offered Digital Services at Mecca Grand Mosque

MECCA (IQNA) – Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and worshippers vising the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca receive a host of digital services.

10:16 , 2023 Nov 06

Over 5 Million Visit Prophet’s Mosque in A Week

MEDINA (IQNA) – More than five million worshippers and Umrah pilgrims visited the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina last week.

16:50 , 2023 Nov 01

Mecca Grand Mosque: Golden Crescents Installed on Minarets

MECCA (IQNA) – The last crescent of the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca was installed on the minaret of Al-Fatah Gate.

13:43 , 2023 Nov 01

Imam Reza Shrine Draws 5-7m Pilgrims from Abroad Every Year: Official

TEHRAN (IQNA) – An Official with the custodianship of Imam Reza (AS) shrine says 5 to 7 million non-Iranian pilgrims visit the shrine every year.

16:07 , 2023 Oct 23

Short Hajj Package to Be Introduced for Pakistani Pilgrims Next Year

ISLAMABAD (IQNA) – The government of Pakistan will introduce a short Hajj package spanning 20 to 25 days.

12:30 , 2023 Oct 28

Sydney Hosts Mawlid Event Celebrating Holy Prophet Birth

CANBERRA (IQNA) – A Mawlid event celebrating the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was held in Sydney this weekend.

16:43 , 2023 Sep 26

Tips for Muslim Diabetics Planning to Perform Umrah

MECCA (IQNA) – An agency in charge of Islam’s two holiest sites in Mecca and Medina has offered a set of advice for Muslim diabetics planning to make the Umrah pilgrimage.

13:29 , 2023 Oct 14