Millions of Muslims begin ‘biggest’ Hajj pilgrimage in years in Mecca

Millions of Muslim worshipers from across the world have started the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, with the rituals taking place over a period of several days and culminating in Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).

Imam Khomeini's view on the philosophy of Hajj

Imam Khomeini: The respected pilgrims should follow the guidelines and proposals of the ...

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Imam Khomeini: The Iranian pilgrims are required to note that they are departing for Hajj from a ...

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Imam Khomeini: It is necessary that the pilgrims learn from the ‘ulamā’ the rules of Hajj.

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Iran: Violent attack on al-Aqsa Mosque worshipers reveals inhumane nature of Israel

Iran has censured Israeli forces’ vicious assault on dozens of Palestinian worshipers inside al-Aqsa Mosque, where they were peacefully observing the holy month of Ramadan, saying that the violent raid attests to the inhumane nature of the Tel Aviv regime.

Leader: Terrorist attack on Cheragh holy shrine brings further disgrace on hypocrite, evil Americans

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the terrorist attack in the Shah Cheragh shrine in southern Iran will be recorded in the history of the country, stressing that it brought further disgrace to the United States.

Thousands of Iranians in Mashhad attend funeral for martyrs killed in riots

People in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad have attended the funeral procession of two members of Basij volunteer forces and a soldier, who were killed by rioters days earlier.