IQNA

Official Highlights Popular Nature of Arbaeen Procession

IQNA – An Iranian official emphasized the popular nature of the Arbaeen procession and said governments and official institutions only facilitate and support the organization of the annual event.
Najaf: Hazrat Zahra Courtyard Inaugurated, Marking One of Islam’s Largest Shrine Expansions
IQNA – A major new courtyard at the Imam Ali (AS) Shrine in Najaf, distinguished by its vast scale and landmark Islamic architectural features, was officially inaugurated on Tuesday.
08:27 , 2025 Dec 18
Iranian Official Announces Health Conditions That Bar Pilgrims from 2026 Hajj
IQNA – Mandatory fitness screenings for the 2026 Hajj will result in a prohibition for pilgrims with certain health conditions, the head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Medical Center stated, outlining the new medical criteria.
22:18 , 2025 Dec 16
Arbaeen A Living Symbol of Islamic Ummah’s Soft Power: Iran Parliament Speaker  
IQNA – The Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Iran’s parliament) described the Arbaeen pilgrimage as a symbol of the Muslim Ummah’s soft power.
16:20 , 2025 Dec 17
Comprehensive Arbaeen Cultural Document Finalized Ahead of Int’l Congress
IQNA – The head of the Arbaeen Cultural Committee announced that the Comprehensive Arbaeen Cultural Document has been finalized and will be formally approved at the Fifth International Congress of Arbaeen Cultural Activists.
09:35 , 2025 Dec 15
Delegation from Karbala Attends Conference on Hazrat Zahra in Pakistan
IQNA – A delegation from the holy shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karabla, Iraq,  participated in a conference on the life of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (SA) held in Pakistan.
09:08 , 2025 Dec 16
Georgian Shia, Sunni Scholars Perform Pilgrimage of Unity to Imam Reza Shrine
IQNA – A high-ranking delegation from Georgia visited Imam Reza Shrine, touring sacred sites and meeting Astan Quds Razavi’s (AQR) officials.
11:35 , 2025 Dec 15
3,000 Girls Attend Takleef Celebration at Imam Ali Shrine  
IQNA – On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zahra (SA), the 12th annual Takleef festival was held at the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf.
12:00 , 2025 Dec 12
Imam Ali Shrine Decorated with Flowers on Hazrat Zahra Birth Anniversary
IQNA – As the anniversary of the birth of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (AS) approaches, thousands of natural flower branches have adorned the courtyard and the hall of the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS).
11:50 , 2025 Dec 10
Arbaeen Congress to Review 2026 Plans Through Nine Specialized Commissions
IQNA – The fifth Arbaeen Cultural Activists’ Congress will bring together around 300 grassroots representatives from Iran and 12 other countries in Mashhad later this month, organizers said.
10:00 , 2025 Dec 08
Ayatollah Sistani in Good Health: Source
IQNA – Iraq’s top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani is in good health, an informed source confirmed.
08:23 , 2025 Dec 09
Najaf Shrine Ready for Celebrations on Hazrat Zahra Birth Anniversary  
IQNA – The holy mausoleum of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf has begun its technical and logistical preparations to host celebrations on the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zahra (SA).
10:11 , 2025 Dec 08
Umrah Pilgrim Numbers Rise in Jumada Al-Awwal as Monitoring Systems Expanded
IQNA – Saudi authorities say pilgrim traffic to the Two Holy Mosques rose in Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH, with agencies reporting higher visitor totals and faster movement through key areas.
08:18 , 2025 Nov 27