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Imam Ali Shrine Decorated with Flowers on Hazrat Zahra Birth Anniversary

IQNA – As the anniversary of the birth of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (AS) approaches, thousands of natural flower branches have adorned the courtyard and the hall of the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS).
Arbaeen Congress to Review 2026 Plans Through Nine Specialized Commissions
IQNA – The fifth Arbaeen Cultural Activists’ Congress will bring together around 300 grassroots representatives from Iran and 12 other countries in Mashhad later this month, organizers said.
10:00 , 2025 Dec 08
Ayatollah Sistani in Good Health: Source
IQNA – Iraq’s top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani is in good health, an informed source confirmed.
08:23 , 2025 Dec 09
Najaf Shrine Ready for Celebrations on Hazrat Zahra Birth Anniversary  
IQNA – The holy mausoleum of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf has begun its technical and logistical preparations to host celebrations on the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zahra (SA).
10:11 , 2025 Dec 08
Umrah Pilgrim Numbers Rise in Jumada Al-Awwal as Monitoring Systems Expanded
IQNA – Saudi authorities say pilgrim traffic to the Two Holy Mosques rose in Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH, with agencies reporting higher visitor totals and faster movement through key areas.
08:18 , 2025 Nov 27
300 People from 12 Countries to Attend 5th Congress of Arbaeen Cultural Activists
IQNA – Some 300 cultural activists from 12 countries will take part in the 5th Congress of Arbaeen Cultural Activists later this month, an official said.
10:51 , 2025 Dec 01
Najaf, Karbala Prepare for Rituals Marking Lady Fatima’s Martyrdom Anniv. +Photos
IQNA – Najaf and Karbala have entered a period of mourning as preparations intensify for events marking the anniversary of the martyrdom of Lady Fatima (SA), daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
14:31 , 2025 Nov 23
First Group of Iranian Students Going on Umrah Pilgrimage Leaves for Land of Revelation  
IQNA – A ceremony of sending off the first batch of academic Umrah pilgrims leaving for the Land of Revelation was held in Tehran on Sunday.
10:38 , 2025 Nov 17
Iranian Student Umrah Pilgrims Attend Spiritual Gathering in Mecca
IQNA – A spiritual gathering for the first group of Iranian students taking part in Umrah pilgrimage was held at the Sanoud Al-Rayyan Hotel in Mecca on Saturday.
10:40 , 2025 Nov 23
Exhibition Launched in Afghanistan’s Mazar-i-Sharif on Hazrat Zahra Martyrdom Anniversary
IQNA – An exhibition titled “Blue Jasmine” has opened in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan on the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Zahra (SA).
21:36 , 2025 Nov 22
Senior Cleric Calls for Revival of Nahj al-Balagha
IQNA – A senior Iranian cleric described Nahj al-Balagha, a collection of Imam Ali’s (AS) sermons and letters, as a “boundless ocean” of knowledge, declaring its revival an essential duty for the Muslim community.
17:12 , 2025 Nov 22
Iran, Saudi Officials Emphasize Improving Services for Iranian Pilgrims
IQNA – Iran and Saudi Arabia have pledged to deepen their coordination on pilgrimage services, following a meeting between their officials in Riyadh focused on improving infrastructure and logistics for Iranian Umrah and Hajj pilgrims.
11:46 , 2025 Nov 18
Saudi King Calls for Nationwide Rain-Seeking Prayers on Thursday
IQNA – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has called on citizens and residents across the Kingdom to join in Salat al-Istisqa (rain-seeking prayers) on Thursday, following the prophetic tradition of seeking divine mercy through communal prayer.
10:38 , 2025 Nov 12