IQNA – Saudi authorities will begin the annual replacement of the Kiswa, the black cloth covering the Kaaba, early Thursday to mark the start of the Islamic year 1447 AH.

IQNA – The ritual of Tasht Gozari began in Ardabil, northwestern Iran, a few days before the arrival of the lunar Hijri month of Muharram.

IQNA – Special processions called “Husseini Infants Gatherings” are planned to be held in Iran and other countries this Thursday, June 27, which marks the beginning of the lunar Hijri month of Muharram.

IQNA –   Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued new etiquette recommendations for visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina to preserve the site’s spiritual integrity.

IQNA – The holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) was covered with red carpets as the month of Muharram approaches.

IQNA – As the lunar Hijri month of Muharram approaches, mosques in Iran are being prepared to host people in mourning ceremonies.

IQNA – The Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced in a statement that more than 43 percent of Iranian pilgrims have so far returned to the country from Saudi Arabia.

IQNA – The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization says all Iranian Hajj pilgrims will hopefully return home by July 1 as the Israeli aggression has complicated the return path. 

IQNA – Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia provided a report on the latest status of pilgrims returning to the country through designated entry points.

IQNA – Iran’s Hajj Organization said the Jeddah Airport will begin assisting with pilgrim returns alongside the Medina Airport starting Tuesday

IQNA – Hajj officials from Iran and Saudi Arabia discussed efforts for the safe return of Iranian Hajj pilgrims after their flights were canceled due to the Israeli regime’s aggression on the Islamic Republic.

IQNA – Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced the restart of Iranian pilgrims’ return to the country.