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Saudi Citizen Arrested for Alleged Fraudulent Hajj Campaign Promotions

IQNA – Authorities in Saudi Arabia have arrested a man in the holy city of Mecca for allegedly advertising deceptive and fraudulent trips related to the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage, according to police reports.
1,100 Iranian Pilgrims in Hajj 2025 above 80
IQNA – More than 1,100 Iranians set to take the Hajj pilgrimage this year are over 80 years of age, an official said.
19:20 , 2025 Apr 16
Capacity of Mataf in Mecca Grand Mosque to Rise to 105,000 Pilgrims per Hour
IQNA – The expansion of the Grand Mosque in Mecca would in the long-run benefit all Hajj pilgrims, including by paving the way for an increase in the capacity of Mataf (the circumambulation area around the Kaaba).
12:05 , 2025 Apr 17
Medina Forum Aims to Enrich Experience of Umrah Pilgrims, Visitors
IQNA – An international forum on Umrah pilgrimage will kick off in the holy city of Medina next week.
08:25 , 2025 Apr 12
9th Arbaeen Int’l Conference: Call for Papers
IQNA – The Karbala Center for Studies and Research, affiliated with the Astan (custodianship) of Imam Hussein (AS) holy shrine has announced the call for the 9th International Scientific Conference on Arbaeen Pilgrimage.
22:19 , 2025 Apr 14
All Mosques in Bangladesh Urged to Hold Friday Prayers Simultaneously
IQNA – All mosques in Bangladesh have been directed to offer Jummah (Friday) prayers at the same time to eliminate confusion.
09:06 , 2025 Apr 14
Hajj Training Courses Begin for Iranian Academics Who Will Attend This Year’ Pilgrimage
IQNA – Training courses on Hajj pilgrimage for academics set to take part in the Hajj 2025 have started in Iran, an official said.
19:11 , 2025 Apr 13
Restrictions to Be Introduced on Access to Mecca before Hajj
IQNA – A series of restrictions on access to the holy city of Mecca will be put in place ahead of the Hajj season.
11:27 , 2025 Apr 13
192,000 Iranians Perform Umrah as First Phase of Pilgrimage Wraps Up
IQNA – The first phase of this year’s Umrah pilgrimage for Iranian pilgrims has officially concluded, with approximately 192,000 Iranians having completed the journey to Saudi Arabia for the lesser pilgrimage.
11:10 , 2025 Apr 09
Ramadan 2025: 24 Million Iftar Meals Distributed at Islam’s Holiest Mosques
IQNA – During this year’s Ramadan, over 24 million Iftar (fast-breaking) meals were distributed to worshippers at the Mecca Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.
12:45 , 2025 Apr 05
Custodian of Hazrat Abbas Shrine Stresses Promoting Ahl-ul-Bayt Teachings  
IQNA – The custodian of the holy shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, Iraq, stressed the importance of promoting the words and teachings of Ahl-ul-Bayt (AS).
19:26 , 2025 Apr 08
Deadline Set for Foreign Pilgrims to Leave Saudi Arabia before Hajj
IQNA – Saudi Arabia has issued a warning to foreign Umrah pilgrims to leave the country before the start of the Hajj season.
15:11 , 2025 Apr 08
4,400 Seminarians to Take Exam to Accompany Iranian Umrah Pilgrims
IQNA – More than 4,400 students of Iran’s Islamic seminaries have signed up for an exam to recruit clergy to accompany the country’s Umrah pilgrims, an official said.
22:35 , 2025 Apr 06