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Afghans celebrate Eid al-Ghadir
Jul 19, 2022 02:06Like every other Eids on the Islamic calendar, Afghan Muslims celebrate Eid al-Ghadir with diverse ceremonies.
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Shia Muslims prepare for first Eid al-Ghadir celebrations since COVID-19
Jul 17, 2022 04:09Every year in the lunar month of Zul-Hajjah, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Ghadir, an occasion marking the day when Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib, the first Shia Imam, as his successor and the leader of Muslims some 14 centuries ago.
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Astan Quds honors best media works with Imam Reza (AS) themes
Jul 15, 2022 11:50Iran's city of Mashhad has hosted the 2nd edition of the Imam Reza (AS) Media Festival. The event is aimed at acknowledging the best media works themed with Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (AS), whose holy shrine is located in the northeastern city of Mashhad.
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Muslims perform Eid al-Adha prayers in the holy city of Karbala
Jul 10, 2022 09:32Eid al-Adha marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage and commemorates Prophet Abraham's (PBUH) great sacrifice of his son, Ishmael, who by the command of God Almighty was saved at the last moment.
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Iranians across the country perform Eid al-Adha prayers
Jul 10, 2022 09:22Eid al-Adha marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage and commemorates Prophet Abraham's (PBUH) great sacrifice of his son, Ishmael, who by the command of God Almighty was saved at the last moment.
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Current situation is readier than ever for Muslims to attain elixirs of “unity” & “spirituality”
Jul 08, 2022 03:15Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has sent a message to the 2022 Hajj pilgrimage, inviting Muslims around the world to turn away from what leads to “disunity and division” while also talking about Islamic awakening and resistance. Below is the full text of the Leader's message:
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Hajj 2022: Iranian pilgrims slam normalization deals with ‘criminal Zionist regime’
Jul 08, 2022 10:18Iranian pilgrims gathered at Iran’s central tent at Mount Arafat to voice their unwavering support for Palestine, reminding Muslims of the political aspects of the Hajj pilgrimage.
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Muslims mark Day of Arafah in biggest Hajj pilgrimage after pandemic
Jul 08, 2022 03:37Tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims have arrived at Mount Arafat, also known as Mount of Mercy, to perform one of the final rituals of the Hajj pilgrimage.
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The significance of Ihram in Hajj
Jul 01, 2022 10:21As hundreds of thousands of Muslims embark upon a pilgrimage to the Holy Kaaba in Mecca, they must enter a particular state of purification and sanctity, known as the Ihram. In Arabic, Ihram means prohibition and a state of holiness.
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Iranian pilgrims arrive in Medina ahead of annual Hajj pilgrimage
Jun 21, 2022 16:43Shedding tears of joy after years of longing for the chance to visit a land described as the land of revelation in the holy Quran, thousands of Iranians have arrived in the city of Medina or the city of Prophet Mohammad (SAWA).