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VIDEO: Iranian Haj pilgrims in Mecca Great Mosque
TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – The video footage shows the Iranian pilgrims visiting the Masjid al-Haram also known as the Grand Mosque or the Great Mosque of Mecca on Tuesday.
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VIDEO: Kaaba shadow disappears due to astronomical phenomenon
TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – When the sun is at its maximum height of about 90 degrees, it means that it is aligned vertically above the Holy Kaaba that causes the Kaaba's shadow to completely disappear from its four sides
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Eight Pakistanis dead in Mecca hotel fire
TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Pakistan’s foreign office has announced that eight Pakistani pilgrims had died and some others were injured in a hotel fire in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
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VIDEO: flash floods wash away cars in Mecca
TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Video footage from recent flash floods in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia shows the moment how they wash away cars.
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After holy city of Mecca;
Great Husseiniya of Zanjan 2nd altar in Islam World
TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Regarding the number of sacrificial animals slaughtered during Muharram month, the Great Husseiniya of Zanjan is the first altar in the Shia world and the second altar in the Islamic world after Mina in Mecca holy city.
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VIDEO: Holy Kaaba in Macca draped with new Kiswa
TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – A specially selected team in Saudi Arabia on Saturday replaced the old Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba in Mecca with the new one. The new Kiswa consists of four distinct side panels and a door curtain.
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Muslim pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat as hajj reaches apex
TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims from around the world raised their hands to heaven and offered prayers of repentance on the sacred hill of Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on Friday.
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Arrogant West in decline in region, entire world: Leader
TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Ayatollah Khamenei has said in his annual message before Hajj that "The Arrogant West is getting weaker and weaker in our sensitive region and recently in the entire world."
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Millions of Muslims around world celebrating Eid al-Fitr
TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – The religious festival of Eid al-Fitr, or the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is one of two major holidays celebrated by millions of Muslims around the world after a month of prayer, devotion, and self-control.
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VIDEO: Ceremony of changing Kiswah of holy Kaaba
TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – In a ceremony on Sunday night, the cloth covering of the Holy Kaaba, also known as Kiswah, was replaced with a new one.
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Leader:
Islamic nation must resist against US, its cohorts
TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei said that the entire Islamic region eloquently expresses its firm decision to confront every act of interference and malice on the part of the US and its cohorts.
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Security incident occurs in Masjid al-Haram, suspect arrested
TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) -- The media reported a security incident happened at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque of Mecca) and arrest of a suspect on Fri.
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VIDEO: Minor pilgrimage in Mecca observed amid pandemic
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Foreign pilgrims observed minor pilgrimage in Mecca amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
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VIDEO: Driver rams car into gate of Masjid al-Haram in Mecca
TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The driver of a car in Mecca at high speed, after crossing the barriers, rammed his car on the door of Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) on Fri. Security forces arrested the driver and moved his car outside the Grand Mosque.
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VIDEO:Masjid al-Haram reopened after 200 days due to pandemic
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – A group of Muslims have been allowed to circumambulate the Kaaba, 200 days after the closure of Masjid al-Haram (the Holy Mosque) due to the outbreak of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
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VIDEO: Beautiful time-lapse of Hajj pilgrimage
TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – This time-lapse video shows Muslims performing Hajj pilgrimage during this year’s Hajj season with the health protocols, including social distancing, in place.
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VIDEO: A different Hajj pilgrimage under outbreak conditions
TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – First groups of pilgrims began the hajj rituals in Mecca. Saudi Arabia banned Muslims from other countries to attend the event due to fears of spreading COVID-19.
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VIDEO: First group of Hajj pilgrims arrive in Mecca
TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Hajj pilgrims must wear masks throughout this year's Hajj ritual and observe social distancing and other regulations.
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Saudi Arabia bans international pilgrims for this year’s hajj
TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia made the decision to restrict this year's hajj, or pilgrimage to the sacred Islamic cities of Mecca and Medina, for pilgrims arriving from abroad due to coronavirus-related epidemiological precautions, Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said on Monday.