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Imam Reza Shrine Announces Muharram Programs for International Pilgrims

IQNA – Astan Quds Razavi has unveiled its special plans for non-Iranian pilgrims during the first ten days of Muharram at the Imam Reza (AS) Shrine in Mashhad.
Self-Purification among Goals of Mourning Imam Hussein Martyrdom
IQNA – Self-purification and the refinement of the soul are among the goals of mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS).
10:03 , 2025 Jun 26
Karbala’s Bain-ul-Haramain Scene of Mourning Rituals with Arrival of Muharram  
IQNA – With the arrival of the sorrowful days of Muharram, streets leading to the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) and Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, Iraq, have begun seeing massive mourning rituals.
17:20 , 2025 Jun 28
Friday First Day of Muharram: Ayatollah Sistani
IQNA – The office of Iraq’s top Shia cleric Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani announced that Friday will be the first day of the lunar Hijri month of Muharram.
12:11 , 2025 Jun 26
Kaaba's Kiswa to Be Replaced as Islamic Year 1447 Begins
IQNA – Saudi authorities will begin the annual replacement of the Kiswa, the black cloth covering the Kaaba, early Thursday to mark the start of the Islamic year 1447 AH.
10:42 , 2025 Jun 25
Tent at Qom Holy Shrine to Host Muharram Mourning Ceremonies for Girls
IQNA – A tent is planned to be set up at the holy shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) in Qom, Iran, to host girls in Muharram mourning ceremonies.
17:16 , 2025 Jun 25
Official Lauds Saudi, Iraqi Assistance in Iranian Hajj Pilgrims’ Return
IQNA – The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization expressed his appreciation for the full assistance of the Saudi government and the cooperation of the Iraqi government in transporting Iranian Hajj pilgrims.
12:36 , 2025 Jun 25
Conduct Guidelines Outlined for Visitors to Prophet’s Mosque
IQNA –   Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued new etiquette recommendations for visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina to preserve the site’s spiritual integrity.
23:35 , 2025 Jun 23
Tasht Gozari Ritual Begins in Iran’s Ardabil  
IQNA – The ritual of Tasht Gozari began in Ardabil, northwestern Iran, a few days before the arrival of the lunar Hijri month of Muharram.
17:16 , 2025 Jun 24
Husseini Infants Processions Planned in 46 Countries on June 27
IQNA – Special processions called “Husseini Infants Gatherings” are planned to be held in Iran and other countries this Thursday, June 27, which marks the beginning of the lunar Hijri month of Muharram.
13:00 , 2025 Jun 24
All Iranian Hajj Pilgrims to Arrive Home by July 1: Official 
IQNA – The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization says all Iranian Hajj pilgrims will hopefully return home by July 1 as the Israeli aggression has complicated the return path. 
11:04 , 2025 Jun 21
Imam Hussein Shrine in Karbala Covered with Red Carpets Ahead of Muharram  
IQNA – The holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) was covered with red carpets as the month of Muharram approaches.
12:52 , 2025 Jun 23
Mosques in Iran Ready to Host Muharram Mourning Rituals
IQNA – As the lunar Hijri month of Muharram approaches, mosques in Iran are being prepared to host people in mourning ceremonies.
08:54 , 2025 Jun 23