Imam Khomeini underscored socio-political perspectives of Hajj

Here are some important reminders to the Hajj pilgrims, which must be reiterated, though they have been said time and again through Imam Khomeini works and historic messages.

Imam Khomeini underlined the philosophy of Hajj and Eid al-Adha

During the festivities of Eid al-Adha, Muslims pay tribute to Prophet Ibrahim’s submission to the divine order of sacrificing his son.

Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Adha

The rituals constitute a high point in the Hajj rituals, which have been underway in holy city of Mecca since Wednesday.

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.

Hajj is the manifestation of all the loving scenes of life of the perfect man and the rituals of ...

Imam Khomeini stressed revival of Abrahamic and Mohammedan (PBUH) Hajj pilgrimage

A significant part of the messages and statements by Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, on the subject pertains to the revival of the Abrahamic and Mohammedan (PBUH) Hajj 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.

Imam Khomeini used to say all optional prayers during Ramadan