Pilgrimage

1st group of pilgrims arrive in Mecca to perform Hajj rituals

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Hajj rites and rituals in this year will be performed on July 29 by observing strictest health protocols and guidelines due to the outbreak of the coronavirus global pandemic, COVID-19.

By: Mahsa Shams

Imam Hussein pilgrims in Karbala

KARBALA, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Thousands of Shia Muslims gather in the holy city of Karbala every weekend to pay homage to Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam, and his half-brother, Abbas ibn Ali, who made great sacrifices during the Battle of Karbala to protect the imam and his family.

By: Ramin Saffari

Iranians' pilgrimage to Mashhad

MASHHAD, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Pilgrims of Imam Reza march toward Mashhad on foot in order to participate in the mourning ceremony of the 8th Imam.