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.

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.

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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.

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.

Al-Jaafari stresses cordial ties with Iran

Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari says cultural and religious commonalities between Iran and Iraq as well as their common policies on regional issues have strengthened mutual relations.

Iran received no Saudi invitation for Hajj

Iranian Foreign Ministry has once again stressed that the country has not received any invitation from Saudi Arabia for the next year’s Hajj.