Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization

Iranian official:

Situation on borders with Iraq normal; Arbaeen pilgrims heading to Karbala with no problem

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Ali Reza Rashidian says that the recent unrest in Iraq has not affected the trend of Arbaeen processions to Iraq.

Saudi Arabia welcomes Iran’s condition for resuming Umrah Hajj

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia Hajj minister has welcomed Iran’s condition for resuming Umrah Hajj for Iranian pilgrims, promising to personally pursue the issue of establishing Iran’s Interest Section in Swiss Embassy in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia has a duty to hold glorious Hajj ceremonies: Iranian VP

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – The Iranian Vice President Eshagh Jahangiri has said that Saudi Arabia has a responsibility to hold glorious Hajj pilgrimages, calling on the Iranian Haj Organization and the foreign ministry to convey Iran’s complaints regarding Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi authorities.

Leader appoints new Hajj org. head

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed Hojjatoleslam Abdol-Fattah Navvab as the new Head of Iranian Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization in a message on Saturday.

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.

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.

1.7m Iraqi pilgrims, tourists visit Iran annually

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization says that 1.7 million Iraqi pilgrims and tourists visit Iran annually, while a larger number Iranians travel to Iraq.

Iraq to set up Interim Consulate in Ilam for Arbaeen

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Director General of Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization in Ilam province Mehdi Heidari said an Interim Consulate of Iraq will be set up in Ilam province for Arbaeen Pilgrimage.

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.

Iranian pilgrims to perform Hajj rituals next year

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced on Friday that the Iranian pilgrims can travel to Saudi Arabia for annual Hajj pilgrimage in next Iranian year.

Iran replies to Saudi Hajj invitation

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran has replied to Saudi Arabia’s Hajj invitation to inform the Saudi side of Iran’s conditions for sending pilgrims to this year’s Hajj rituals.

Iran mulls over S Arabia’s Hajj invite

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has confirmed receiving Saudi invite for Hajj talks, voicing Islamic Republic’s readiness to prepare conditions for holding bilateral talks with Saudi Hajj officials.

FM spox:

Iran to decide on Hajj if S Arabia sends invitation

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Bahram Ghasemi dismissed reports that Iran would not send pilgrims on Hajj pilgrimage this year, saying if proper conditions are met, the country will evaluate the situation and make decisions accordingly.

Iran bans travel to Iraq's Samarra due to security concerns

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Saeed Ohadi touched upon Sunday suicide bombings in Iraqi cities of Samarra and Tikrit, which killed at least 21 people, including 7 Iranian pilgrims.