Ramadan
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2020 Eid al-Fitr prayers in Iran’s provinces (2)
TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Eid al-Fitr prayers were held across Iran with special health protocols being observed by worshippers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here are photos of prayers on Sunday in Bojnurd, Shiraz, Arak, Hamedan, and Ardabil.
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2020 Eid al-Fitr prayers in Iran’s provinces (1)
TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Eid al-Fitr prayers were held across Iran with special health protocols being observed by worshippers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here are photos of prayers on Sunday in Qazvin, Yazd, Qom, Rasht, and Tabriz.
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By: Iman Hamikhah
Sighting Shawwal crescent moon in Hamedan
HAMEDAN, May 24 (MNA) – Trained teams gathered to sight ‘Shawwal Crescent Moon’ at Ibn-e Salah al-Hamadani Observatory, in Hamedan province, on Saturday.
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Jahangiri congratulates counterparts on Eid al-Fitr
TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri in a message on Sat. offered congratulations to his counterparts in the Islamic countries on the arrival of Eid al-Fitr.
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Larijani felicitates counterparts in Islamic countries on Eid al-Fitr
TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani felicitated his counterparts in the Islamic countries on the arrival of Eid al-Fitr [marking the fasting month of Ramadan].
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Felicitations on Eid-al-Fitr
TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Today coincides with Eid-al-Fitr, which marks the start of the lunar month of Shawwal and the end of the holy month of Ramadan
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Leader pardons, commutes sentences of more than 3700 convicts
TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei has pardoned or commuted the sentences of a number of Iranian convicts on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
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By: Shahab Ghayoumi
“Quality, Sincere Assistance Maneuver” in Astan-e Quds Razavi
MASHHAD, May 21 (MNA) – Some 6,500 livelihood foodstuff packages were prepared by Astan-e Quds Razavi on Wed. for distributing among the needy and underprivileged class of society during the holy month of Ramadan within the framework of 'Quality, Sincere Assistance Maneuver'.
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Gunmen kill 8, injure 12 worshippers in Afghanistan mosque
TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Gunmen have opened fire in a mosque in central Afghanistan, killing at least eight worshippers and wounding 12 others, officials said.
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By: Mina Noei
Simple fast-breaking tablecloths spread on holy month of Ramadan
TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Mehr news agency has taken a look at the simple fast-breaking tablecloths which have been spread by people around the city [either at homes, mosques or businesses] on the occasion of holy month of Ramadan.
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Imam Ali Islamic Center in Sweden holding online religious programs in Ramadan
TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Imam Ali Center in Stockholm, Sweden has shifted to holding online religious rituals during the holy month of Ramadan. In an interview with Merh news agency the spokesperson of the center elaborated on its activities and rituals.
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By: Mahmoud Rahimi
Laylat al-Qadr marked in Shahid Motahari University
TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – The ceremony of Laylat al-Qadr [Night of Decree] on the 23rd night of holy month of Ramadan was held in Shahid Motahari University with the speech of Ayatollah Emami Kashani.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
People of Shiraz observe Night of Decree in personal cars amid pandemic
SHIRAZ, May 17 (MNA) – Hundreds of people in Shiraz drove their cars to a parking lot to observe the Night of Decree on Saturday night while also following health guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Third Night of Decree held in Qom
QOM, May 17 (MNA) – The third Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr) was held Saturday, on 23rd night of holy month of Rmadan, in the central city of Qom, within the frameworks issued by the Coronavirus Prevention and Combat Headquarters.
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Leader, university studesnts to meet via videoconference
TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – On the 22nd day of the holy month of Ramadan (May 17), the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will meet with a group of university students and the representatives of students associations via videoconference, due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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By: Aref Fathi
Preparing 1mn simple fast-breaking meals during holy month of Ramadan
TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – The ceremony of distributing one million simple fast-breaking meals was held on Fri. afternoon in the presence of Parviz Fattah Head of Mostazafan Foundation.
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By: Mohammad Hassan Hayavi
Night of Qadr observed in Abadan
ABADAN, May 16 (MNA) – On the 21st night of holy month of Ramadan, people in Abadan marked Laylat al-Qadr [Night of Decree] as limited by observing health protocols following the outbreak of coronavirus, COVID-19, in the country.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Blood donation on Laylat al- Qadr in Qom prov.
QOM, May 15 (MNA) – On the holiest night of the year, Laylat al-Qadr [Night of Decree], people in Qom province, like previous years, attended blood transfusion centers for donating blood to patients.
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By: Imam Hamikhah
21st night of holy month of Ramadan observed in Hamedan
HAMEDAN, May 15 (MNA) – The 21st night of holy month of Ramadan, Laylat al-Qadr, Night of Decree, was observed in Hamadan and people of this province mourn for martyrdom of Hazrat Ali [PBUH].
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By: Mahmoud Khakbaz
Laylat al-Qadr marked on Kish Island
KISH, May 15 (MNA) – The 21st night of the holy month of Ramadan, Laylat al-Qadr, Night of Destiny, was observed on Kish Island on Fri. while people adhered to health protocols.
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Martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (PBUH) on 21st holy month of Ramadan
TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Amir al-Momineen Imam Ali ibn Abi Taleb (BPUH) was martyred on 21st Ramadan 40 A.H. by an assassin who mortally wounded the Holy Imam (PBUH) with a poisoned sword in the Mosque at Kufah during morning prayers on 19th Ramadan 40 A.H.
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By: Mohammad-Amin Jafarzadeh
Laylat al-Qadr Night marked in Tehran University
TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Laylat al-Qadr [Night of Destiny] was observed at Mosque of University of Tehran on 19th of holy month of Ramadan by observing ‘social distancing’ and health protocols recommended by the National Coronavirus Combat and Prevention Headquarters.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Fast-breaking moments at Hazrat Masoumeh holy shrine in Qom
QOM, May 13 (MNA) – During the holy month of Ramadan, worshippers and pilgrims of Ahl al-Bayt are shown to break their fast at the holy shrine of Hazrat Maeoumeh [PBUH] in Qom province.
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Iranians hold Night of Decree observing health protocols
TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iranians held the religious rituals of the Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr), which fell on Tuesday night, in different cities within the health protocols issued by the Coronavirus Combat and Prevention Headquarters.
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5 killed in blast in Pakistan's Peshawar
TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – At least five people, including two police officers, were killed in a bomb blast in Peshawar in Pakistan.
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By: Mahsa Safari
“Equality, Sincere Assistance Maneuver” in Golestan prov.
GORGAN, May 11 (MNA) – Concurrent with the auspicious holy month of Ramadan and in line with supporting the needy people, livelihood foodstuff packages have been prepared for distributing among people living in the deprived and underprivileged areas and villages of Gorgan with the framework of “Equality, Sincere Assistance Maneuver”.
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Birth anniversary of Imam Hassan (PBUH) on 15th of holy month of Ramadan
TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Heartiest congratulations to you on a very special occasion in this blessed month of fasting. Today is 15th of Ramadan, the day Prophet Mohammad (S) became grandfather for the first time.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Pre-dawn meals distributed among needy one in Qom
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Jihadi forces in Qom province prepare more than 4,000 pre-dawn meals per day to be distributed among needy people. Pre-dawn meal, also called 'Sahari' in Persian, is the meal Muslims consume before fasting, early in the mornings of Ramadan.
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50k Iftar packages prepared in Ferdowsi Uni. in Mashhad
TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Jihadi University students at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, northeastern Razavi Khorasan province, prepared 50,000 Iftar packages to be distributed among the needy people of the province in Ramadan.
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What American Muslims do during this unique Ramadan?
TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The fasting month of Ramadan is a time for reflection, prayer and socializing for American Muslims, however, this year’s ceremonies are not similar to those in past years.