Hajj
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Talks underway for dispatching Iranian pilgrims to Syria
TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Head of Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Alireza Rashidian said that talks are underway between Iranian and Syrian authorities for sending Iranian pilgrims to Syria.
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Hoj. Ghazi Askar:
Hajj, pilgrimage org.’s representative office to be launched in S Arabia
TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Leader’s representative for Hajj and Pilgrimage Affairs, Seyed Ali Ghazi Askar said that representative office of Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization will be set up in Saudi Arabia.
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By: Mohammad Khodabakhsh
Introduction ceremony of new head of Hajj and Pilgrimage Org.
TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The valediction ceremony of Hamid Mohammadi and introduction of Alireza Rashidian as new head of Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization was held on Sat. Dec. 8 in Conferences Hall of the Organization in the presence of Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyed Abbas Salehi, Hojjatoleslam Ghazi Askar Leader’s representative in Hajj and Pilgrimage Affairs, Seyed Reza Salehi Head of National Olympic Committee and Pirouz Hanachi Tehran Mayor.
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Leader receives Haj officials
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei received Iran's Hajj officials on Monday.
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By: Marjohn Sheikhi
3 years after Mina stampede and ‘Marjan’s Dream’ is still haunting
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Wednesday marks the 3rd anniversary of the 2015 Mina stampede during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, which killed more than 2,000 people, with the highest death toll belonging to Iran. ‘Marjan’s Dream’, Mohsen Eslamzadeh’s latest documentary, is an artistic attempt to keep the memory of those lost to the tragedy alive.
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By: Raheleh Hesari
Pilgrims from north of Iran leave for holy lands in KSA
GORGAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The first group of pilgrims from Iranian northern province of Golestan left Iran for Saudi Arabia on Saturday noon to attend this year’s rituals of Hajj.
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By: Iman Hamikhah
Hamadan Hajj pilgrims embark on Journey
TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – The first group of Hajj pilgrims from the Province of Hamadan in the west of Iran were dispatched to Saudi Arabia on Sunday afternoon.
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A show of unity in An-Nabawi Mosque
TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Prayers at Al-Masjid an-Nabawi is a glorious show of unity among all Muslims. The mosque was originally built by Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Medina. Iran has dispatched 85,000 Hajj pilgrims this year including 10,000 Iranian Sunnis.
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Legislator urges FM for serious follow-up on Mina
TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Spokesman for Iranian Parliament National Security Commission Naghavi Hosseini urged Iranian Foreign Ministry to seriously follow up fact-finding committee on Mina tragedy.
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Senior cleric calls on govt. to take tough measures against economic cortuption
TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Tehran’s Interim Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ahmad Khatami urged government to take tough and stringent measures against economic corrupters in the country.
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Iran to dispatch above 10,000 Sunni pilgrims to Hajj 2018: Official
TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian Leader’s Representative in Hajj Affairs, Seyyed Ali Qazi Askar says that Iranian government treats Sunnis and Shias equally, adding that it will dispatch more than 10,000 Iranian Sunnis from 11 provinces to this year’s Hajj.
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Imam Khomeini Intl. Airport (IKA) ready for Hajj 2018
TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) authorities have said that the terminal 1 of the airport is poised to dispatch about 27,000 Hajj pilgrims.
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By: Shahab Ghauoumi
A rehearsal for Hajj in Tehran
TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – In a ceremony at Azadi Indoor Stadium in Tehran, Iranian pilgrims practiced the Hajj rituals in preparation for the real Hajj rites later next month.
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85,200 Iranians to go to Hajj this year
TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Hamid Mohammadi said on Wednesday that 85,200 Iranians pilgrims will attend Hajj al-Tamattu this year.
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By: Seyyed Saeid Reza Razavi
Iranian Hajj pilgrims return home
TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Iranian pilgrims of this year’s rituals of Hajj are returning to their homeland country in groups from the two airports of Saudi cities of Medina and Jeddah.
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Zarif rejects Haley's remarks as 'baseless'
TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif, describes the recent remarks of US ambassador to UN as improper and in contrast with what has been outlined in the JCPOA.
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Hajj basically aims to promote Islamic awakening
TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Ayatollah Emami Kashani said the philosophy of Hajj was awakening of the Islamic world urging heads of Islamic countries to observe interests of Muslims and alleviate their burdens.
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In Hajj 2017 message;
Leader urges immediate end to domestic wars in Muslim states
TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – In his Hajj 2017 message, Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei called for an immediate end to domestic wars in Muslim countries and urged more attention toward creating unity and saving Palestine.
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Foreign ministry delegation arrives in Medina
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – A consular delegation of Iran’s ministry of foreign affairs arrived in Saudi city of Medina at noon on Thursday.
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Leader’s Hajj message:
'Faithless' Saudi rulers responsible for crimes in Muslim world
TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei has issued a message on the occasion of Hajj season and days for renouncing the unbelievers.
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Leader’s message to Hajj to be released
TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Ayatollah Khamenei’s message to Muslim pilgrims participating in this year’s Hajj ceremonies is to be released in few hours.
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Saudis obstruction blocks Iranian pilgrims from Hajj
TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Saeid Owhadi, the Head of Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, blamed Saudis for not providing the security for Iranian pilgrims of Hajj rituals.
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Sunni clerics denounce Saudi political treatment of Hajj
TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Sunni clerics of the western cities of Iran told MNA reporter in separate interviews that the Saudi Arabia should apologize to Iranian pilgrims.
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FM spokesman:
Saudi Arabia prioritizes ‘tension’ in regional policies
TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – In his weekly presser, FM Spokesman Jaberi Ansari said the Saudi government has prioritized escalation of tension and conflicts in the region, adding Iran has been pursuing the Hajj issue with ‘utmost self-restraint.’
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Mehr Exclusive:
Roknabadi’s body to arrive in Tehran on Friday
TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – The head of Mina Follow-up Commission in Foreign Ministry has said the body of Iran’s former ambassador to Lebanon will arrive at Imam Khomeini International Airport on Friday.
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Eric Walberg to Mehr News
‘Hajj tragedies has to be dealt with bravely, openly’
TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Canadian journalist specializing in the Middle East, Central Asia and Russia has said the recent tragedies during Hajj rituals has grown consensus among the world's Muslims that something must be done.
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Saudis incapable of Hajj management: Judiciary chief
TEHRAN, Oct. 6 (MNA) – Iran's Head of Judiciary has said that Mina Tragedy proved that Saudis do not deserve the management of Hajj calling for Islamic countries to deal with the issue.
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Media, academic people write to intl. figures on Mina tragedy
TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – A number of media activists and university professors have signed a letter to international authorities to protest Mina tragedy.
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Saudis must fear Iran’s anger: Cleric
TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Ayatollah Movahhedi who led Tehran Friday Prayers this week, mainly talked about Mina tragedy in his 2nd sermon.
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Iran not after politicization of Mina tragedy: Araghchi
TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Iranian deputy FM has reacted to Saudi FM’s claims criticizing Iran for what he has called it politicization of Mina tragedy.