Muslims converge on Mecca for hajj

Muslims can also perform the Umrah or Lesser Pilgrimage during the rest of the year, but that is no substitute for the obligatory rituals, known as Tumattu Pilgrimage.

Qatar blocking flights to Mecca, Saudi Arabia claims

The flag carrier Saudi Arabian Airlines claims one of its airliners has been prevented from touching down at Hamad International Airport in Doha.

A group of pilgrims from Azerbaijan pay tribute at Imam Khomeini's shrine

Iranian citizens to take part in this year's hajj pilgrimage

A representative of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ai Khamenei says that the decision was approved last month by the National Security Council.

Tourists, pilgrims converge on Imam’s residence in Khomein

A large number of tourists and pilgrims have converged on historic ancestral residence of the late founder of the Islamic Republic in city of Khomein.

Congregational prayers at Imam Khomeini’s shrine

The prayers on Thursday evening at the holy shrine of the late founder of the Islamic Republic was led by Ayatollah Seyyed Hassan Khomeini.

Members of Assembly of Experts vow allegiance with Imam’s ideals

The members of the Assembly of Experts, the top leadership supervisory body, have visited holy shrine of the late founder of the Islamic Republic.

Iraqi minister visits Imam Khomeini’s holy mausoleum Iraqi minister visits Imam Khomeini’s holy ...

Iraqi Minister of Sports and Youth Abdol Hossein Abtan has paid respect to Imam Khomeini by visiting his holy mausoleum in the Iranian capital Tehran.