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In remembrance of the Mena tragedy
Aug 22, 2018 03:57It is now three years since the tragedy that struck pilgrims in Mena on the 10th of Zi’l-Hijjah because of the criminal mismanagement of Hajj affairs by Saudi Arabia that led to the death of thousands of Guests of God, including over 500 Iranian men and women, but the memories of the wounds inflicted on the Ummah by the Wahhabi regime, remain fresh.
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Hajj, Symbol of Obedience to God (10)
Aug 22, 2018 03:55In the Name of God, the All-Merciful, the All-compassionate, welcome to the 10th and last episode of interesting accounts of the Hajj pilgrimage – a spiritual journey which is obligatory once in a lifetime for every able-bodied person who has the financial means to undertake it without become a pauper in doing so.
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Iran FM felicitates Eid Al-Adha, warns of attempts to divide Muslims
Aug 21, 2018 14:35Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif congratulated Muslims across the world on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, warning about enemies' plots to create a rift among them.
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Gaza on track to removal of Israeli siege thanks to struggle & resilience: Hamas leader
Aug 21, 2018 14:00Leader of the Palestinian resistance movement of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, says the Gaza Strip is on the path to ending the blockade which the Tel Aviv regime imposed on the impoverished coastal sliver more than a decade ago, praising the “steadfastness and struggle” of the local residents for the victory.
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Muslims mark Feast of Sacrifice as Hajj reaches peak
Aug 21, 2018 13:34The annual Hajj pilgrimage has reached its climax in Saudi Arabia, with pilgrims symbolically stoning the devil and celebrating -- along with Muslims around the world -- Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice).
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Arafah – Day of Divine Favours
Aug 21, 2018 08:40Welcome to a special programme on the occasion of the 9th of Zi’l-Hijjah, the Blessed Day of Arafah when Hajj pilgrims assemble on the plain of the same name, southeast of the holy city of Mecca, to observe special rituals of this day on which we ought to increase in ourselves the proper cognizance of God Almighty, as the Prophets had done.
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Hajj, Symbol of Obedience to God (9)
Aug 21, 2018 08:39Welcome to the 9th episode of an interesting account of the Hajj pilgrimage – a spiritual journey which is obligatory once in a lifetime for every able-bodied person who has the financial means to undertake it without become a pauper in doing so.
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Heavy storm surprises Hajj pilgrims (Video)
Aug 21, 2018 01:16Stormy weather and heavy rain surprises over 2 million pilgrims on Sunday on the first day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
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Pilgrims performing Waqoof-e-Arafat (Photos)
Aug 21, 2018 00:52A sea of worshippers scaled the rocky hill southeast of the holy city of Mecca for a day of prayers and reflection where Prophet Mohammad (SAWA) delivered his final sermon.
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Kaaba cloth changing ceremony (Photos)
Aug 21, 2018 00:43Kiswah is the cloth that covers the Kaaba. It is draped annually on the 9th day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, the day pilgrims leave for the plains of Mount Arafat during the Hajj pilgrimage. Every year, the old Kiswa is removed, cut into small pieces, and given to certain individuals, visiting foreign Muslim dignitaries and organizations.