Hajj Rituals

Envoy calls for release of Hajj pilgrim detained in S. Arabia

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to Riyadh has called on Saudi Arabia to free the only Iranian Hajj pilgrim still detained in the Arab country.

Iran’s envoy explains about release of ‘Mohammad Khazaei’

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador in Saudi Arabia gave explanations about the release of Mohammad Khazaei and the follow-up of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on returning him to the country.

Renunciation of Israel, US must continue beyond Hajj: Leader

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei in his message to the Hajj pilgrims stressed that renunciation of the Zionist regime and the United States must continue beyond Hajj.

Leader:

This year bara'at must continue beyond Hajj time worldwide

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei in his message to the Hajj pilgrims stressed that this year's bara'at must continue beyond the time and place of Hajj to all Muslim countries and cities worldwide.

Bagheri Kani talks with Saudi FM on holding Hajj

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – On the eve of the departure of Iranian pilgrims to the land of Arafat and the days of Tashriq, Iran's Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia.

Leader's message on 2024 Hajj to be released

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei has issued a message to this year's Hajj congregation; the text of this message will be released within hours.

Saudi FM:

"Israel knows no boundaries for its criminal actions"

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Referring to the tragic events in Gaza and the Rafah region, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia said, "Israel knows no boundaries for its criminal actions."

Gaza happenings will show way forward: Leader

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says what is happening in Gaza is an indicator that will show the way forward.

90,000 Iranians to travel to S. Arabia for Umrah pilgrimage

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Referring to the resumption of direct flights between Iran and Saudi Arabia, Iran's Ambassador in Riyadh said 90,000 Iranian citizens will depart for Saudia Arabia for Umrah pilgrimage this year.

1st batch of Umrah pilgrims leaves Iran for Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The first groups of Umrah pilgrims left Iran for Saudi Arabia after 9 years on Monday morning.

Iran FM urges for accelerated resumption of Umrah Hajj

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister urged Saudi authorities to accelerate the resumption of Umrah Hajj flights in a phone call with his Saudi counterpart on Wednesday.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Iran, Saudi Arabia hold talks to resume Umrah Hajj flights

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister said Wednesday that Iran and Saudi Arabia civil aviation organizations are discussing the technical issues to resume Umrah Hajj flights.

Terrorism threat to international peace, security: FM spox.

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Referring to the recent terrorist incident in Kerman, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said that terrorism is a threat to international peace and security and all countries and nations.

22 Iranians died during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Leader's representative in Hajj and pilgrimage affairs said that Iranian Hajj pilgrims had to step on the longest route to return from Jamarat during the hottest hours of the day and more than a dozen of them died of heat.

Iran blasts Sweden for green-lighting desecration of Quran

TEHRAN, Jun 29 (MNA) – Iran has vehemently condemned Sweden over the latter's fresh green-lighting of a despicable act of desecration against the Holy Quran.