IQNA – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution has extended gratitude to the Iraqi nation and government for hosting millions of pilgrims in this year’s Arbaeen procession.

IQNA – As the Grand Mosque in Mecca sees an influx of Muslims performing Umrah, Saudi authorities have reiterated the rules for taking photos at Islam’s holiest site.

IQNA – Mayor of Tehran Ali Reza Zakani said the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage is an opportunity to prepare for Zuhur (the advent of the Savior).

IQNA – Renowned Spanish photographer Manolo Espaliú referred to the promotion of unity and peaceful coexistence among followers of different faiths as a major achievement of the Arbaeen march.

IQNA – Jamkaran Mosque in Qom Province has been hosting thousands of Pakistani pilgrims in the past few weeks, offering extensive services, officials say.

IQNA – Some 5,000 Urdu-speaking pilgrims from around the world convened at the shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad to mark the end of two months of mourning processions.

IQNA – Authorities and people in Sana’a, the capital of Yemen, have in recent weeks been making preparations for holding the Milad-un-Nabi Celebrations.

IQNA – Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced the launch of registration for those wishing to go on the Umrah pilgrimage.

IQNA – The second annual festival commemorating the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) birthday in Sana’a’s Al-Tahrir district showcased a range of cultural and educational activities.

IQNA – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque in Saudi Arabia reported that the Prophet's Mosque received over five million Muslims last week.

IQNA – The Astan of the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq, put the number of pilgrims visiting the mausoleum on the 28th day of the lunar Hijri month of Safar at around 5 million.

IQNA – A flag of mourning was hoisted at the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq, to mark the demise anniversary of the last messenger of God, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hassan Mujtaba (AS).