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Iranian President's Special Message Delivered to Saudi Crown Prince

Wednesday, 12 November 2025 16:33

Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced that President Masoud Pezeshkian’s special message has been delivered to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during recent talks in Riyadh.

Iranpress: Women Participate in Changing of Kaaba

Women Participate in Changing of Kaaba's Kiswa in Saudi Arabia for First Time

Tuesday, 09 July 2024 13:58

For the first time in recorded history, women have assisted in replacing the Kaaba's kiswa (cloth), as Saudi Arabia persists in encouraging female involvement in a wide range of affairs.

Iranpress: Hajj Casualties Rise to 1300 People

Hajj Casualties Rise to 1300 People

Monday, 24 June 2024 09:23

IP - 1301 Hajj pilgrims lost their lives this year due to the extreme heat wave stroke in Mecca, meanwhile, Saudi Arabia insisted that most of the victims are those without pilgrimage permits.

Iranpress: 1,100 Hajj Pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia Soaring Heat Waves

1,100 Hajj Pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia Soaring Heat Waves

Saturday, 22 June 2024 09:53

IP - Reportedly 1,117 pilgrims have died among them some missing in the 2024 hajj pilgrimage due to the extreme heat conditions. It is the highest death toll since 2015.

Iranpress: World Newspapers: Ritual marks end of Hajj, start of celebration

World Newspapers: Ritual marks end of Hajj, start of celebration

Monday, 17 June 2024 21:20

The ritual marks the final days of the Hajj, or Islamic pilgrimage, and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world. The stoning is among the final rites of the Hajj, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. 206

Iranpress: Podcast: Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat for holiest day of Hajj

Podcast: Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat for holiest day of Hajj

Sunday, 16 June 2024 19:46

Muslims from around the world have converged on a sacred hill near Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the holiest day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.206

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Iran Newspapers: Leader's Hajj message: Gaza tragedies leave no room for tolerance

Sunday, 16 June 2024 07:44

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the "tragedies in Gaza" leave no room for any tolerance toward "the ruthless Zionist regime", calling on Muslims to fully support the Palestinian resistance and people in every possible way.

Iranpress: Over 1.8 M Muslims Take Part in Hajj Pilgrims

Over 1.8 M Muslims Take Part in Hajj Pilgrims

Saturday, 15 June 2024 21:10

IP - The Saudi General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) announced Saturday that the total number of pilgrims this year reached 1,833,164 from both genders.

Iranpress: Hajj Pilgrims Gather on Mount Arafat

Hajj Pilgrims Gather on Mount Arafat

Saturday, 15 June 2024 18:35

IP - Muslim pilgrims converged on Mount Arafat on Saturday the second day of Hajj pilgrims which is known as the holiest day of Hajj to observe the most spiritual ritual of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Iranpress: Hajj Cause of Encouragement for Muslims and Panic for Enemies: Leader

Hajj Cause of Encouragement for Muslims and Panic for Enemies: Leader

Saturday, 15 June 2024 11:17

Tehran (IP) - The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in a message to Hajj pilgrims, considered Hajj to be the reason for the encouragement of Muslims and the panic for enemies, and emphasized that the exoneration from the Israeli executioners of Gaza should spread beyond the Hajj pilgrims and the time of Hajj to the Muslims of the world.

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