IQNA

Special Plan Being Implemented in Iraq to Serve Pilgrims Celebrating Eid al-Ghadir

IQNA – Iraqi cities and religious sites are witnessing extensive measures to ensure security and provide services to welcome millions of pilgrims traveling to the country to celebrate Eid al-Ghadir.
Ghadir Flag Gifted to Hazrat Masoumeh Shrine in Qom
IQNA – A delegation from the Astan (custodianship) of the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) presented the Ghadir flags to the shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) and the Jamkaran Mosque in the city of Qom.
11:00 , 2026 May 30
15th Int’l Ghadir Week Begins in Najaf  
IQNA – The Astan (custodianship) of Imam Ali (AS) holy shrine in Najaf, Iraq, on Sunday announced the start of the activities of the 15th International Ghadir Week.
15:44 , 2026 May 31
Medina Welcomes First Post-Hajj Arrivals
IQNA – The holy city of Medina welcomed the first post-Hajj arrivals on Friday after pilgrims completed the rites of Hajj in Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah.
16:41 , 2026 May 30
Eid al-Adha Prayers Held across Iran
IQNA – The Eid al-Adha prayers were held Wednesday morning in cities and towns across Iran as Muslims around the world celebrate the auspicious occasion.  
09:50 , 2026 May 27
Stone-Throwing Ritual Performed on Third Day of Hajj

 
IQNA – The ritual of Rami al-Jamarat (stone-throwing), which is among the Hajj rituals was performed by Muslims pilgrims on the third day of Hajj Wednesday.
18:15 , 2026 May 27
Imam Ali Shrine Ready to Celebrate Int’l Ghadir Week
IQNA – The Astan (custodianship) of Imam Ali (AS) holy shrine in Najaf, Iraq, announced its full readiness to hold the programs of the International Ghadir Week of 1447 AH.
08:54 , 2026 May 26
Hajj 2026: Pilgrims Travel from Mina to Mount Arafat
IQNA – Hajj pilgrims traveled from Mina, near the holy city of Mecca, to Arafat on Tuesday at the climax of the annual pilgrimage.
16:16 , 2026 May 26
Qom Shrine to Host Recitation of Arafah Supplication, Eid al-Adha Prayers  
IQNA – The blessed ceremony of reciting the Arafah Supplication will be held at the holy shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) in Qom, Iran on Tuesday.
10:58 , 2026 May 25
Iranian Hajj Pilgrims Begin Entering Mina
IQNA – Iranian pilgrims started entering Mina on Monday, the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, to perform Hajj.
16:35 , 2026 May 25
Arbaeen 2026 Slogan Chosen
IQNA – The head of the Arbaeen Central Headquarters said the illuminating statement “Someone like me will not pledge allegiance to someone like Yazid” has been chosen as the slogan of this year’s Arbaeen.
14:02 , 2026 May 24
No Hajj from Gaza: Israel Blocks Pilgrims Again
IQNA – Human rights advocates and Palestinian officials are condemning a systematic denial of religious freedom, after Israeli border authorities again prevented thousands of Gazans from traveling to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
09:37 , 2026 May 22
Drones, AI to Help Boost Hajj Security
IQNA – Drones, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge surveillance technologies have been deployed during the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage to ensure the safety and security of the pilgrims.
21:27 , 2026 May 22