IQNA – Overseas pilgrims seeking Umrah visas must first secure and document their accommodation contracts through the digital platform Nusuk Masar, Saudi Arabia said.

IQNA – Thousands of residents in the historic Malian city of Djenne gathered this week to carry out the annual replastering of the city’s iconic earthen mosque, a centuries-old ritual aimed at preserving the structure from seasonal weather damage.

IQNA – Malaysia has been ranked the top Muslim-friendly travel destination in the 2025 Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI), maintaining its position for the tenth consecutive year.

IQNA – Islam remains the fastest growing religion in the world, according to a new Pew Research Center study.

IQNA – Nine members of the Takfiri terrorist group Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) who planned to carry out terrorist operations in Iran were executed.

IQNA – Flights returning Iranian Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will start on Wednesday, June 11.

IQNA – The Astan of Imam Hussein (AS) holy shrine has implemented extensive measures to cool the air in Bain-ul-Haramain ahead of anticipated large pilgrim gatherings this summer.

IQNA – 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.

IQNA – Despite physical challenges, 103-year-old Hamed Uqbaldat has fulfilled his lifelong dream of taking part in the Hajj pilgrimage.

IQNA – A Bosnian woman has told the story of her conversion to Islam and her trips to Mecca.  

IQNA – Thirteen pilgrims from Iran have died so far during the Hajj pilgrimage, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) announced.

IQNA – 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.