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Umrah Pilgrimage Quotas Allocated to Top Quran Memorizers: Iranian Official

IQNA – A number of Umrah pilgrimage quotas have been allocated to distinguished Quran memorizers, according to Iran’s Secretariat of the National Quran Memorization Plan.
‘Narrative of Arbaeen Pilgrimage’ Conference Planned in Karbala
IQNA – A conference entitled “The Narrative of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage” is scheduled to be organized later this year in the holy city of Karbala.
16:00 , 2025 Oct 11
‘Prayer Brings Peace to Heart, Strength to Will’: Ayatollah Khamenei
IQNA – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution has emphasized the spiritual and moral significance of prayer, calling it one of the most meaningful and life-giving religious duties in Islam.
09:45 , 2025 Oct 09
‘Arbaeen Is a Journey Toward Future,’ President Pezeshkian Says
IQNA – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the Arbaeen pilgrimage as “a journey toward the future” that strengthens global unity and human dignity.
12:45 , 2025 Oct 08
Cleric Advises Youth: ‘Think Before You Go on Umrah; Pilgrimage Begins with Reflection’
IQNA – A senior Iranian cleric has advised young people to approach Umrah and Hajj only after thoughtful reflection, saying spiritual maturity is a prerequisite for pilgrimage.
09:28 , 2025 Oct 06
Iran to Send 60,000 Umrah Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia in two Months
IQNA – The Deputy Director of Hajj and Umrah at Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced the start of registration for Umrah applicants in the coming days.
19:06 , 2025 Oct 06
Paradise Is Not for One Group Alone, Scholar Says, Citing Quranic Verse
IQNA – A prominent Iranian scholar said the Quran rejects any claim of exclusive entry to paradise, emphasizing that true salvation lies in sincere submission to God and righteous action.
09:40 , 2025 Oct 05
Saudi Arabia to Establish Permanent Museum on Hajj and Two Holy Mosques
IQNA – Saudi authorities have announced plans to set up a permanent museum dedicated to the history of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques.
09:43 , 2025 Sep 29
Candlelight Ritual Held at Qom Shrine on Hazrat Masoumeh Demise Anniversary
IQNA – A traditional and spiritual candlelight ceremony was held at the holy shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) in Qom, Iran, on Friday to mark the demise anniversary of the revered lady.
21:30 , 2025 Oct 04
Over 120,000 Foreign Pilgrims Visited Imam Reza Shrine Last Year
IQNA – More than 120,000 pilgrims from 98 countries visited the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad last Iranian calendar year (March 2024 – March 2025), according to an official.
17:12 , 2025 Sep 27
Iran Doubles Number of Umrah Flights
IQNA – The number of flights transporting Umrah pilgrims from Iran to Saudi Arabia has increased since the beginning of this week.
10:31 , 2025 Sep 26
Number of Visitors to Mecca, Medina Holy Mosques Put at 53 Million in One Month  
IQNA – More than 53 million worshipers and pilgrims visited the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina during the month of Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 AH.
08:22 , 2025 Sep 27
Week Commemorating Birth of Hazrat Abdul Azim Planned in Rey
IQNA – The city of Rey, south of Tehran, which is home to the mausoleum of Hazrat Abdul Azim Hassani (AS), will host celebrations and programs for a week in honor of the great figure’s birth anniversary.
15:03 , 2025 Sep 22