IQNA – An Iranian university scholar described the annual Arbaeen march as a manifestation of the Islamic world’s power.

IQNA – Six new prayer areas have been designated for physically challenged worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

IQNA – Iraq’s interior minister said plans are being devised ahead of the Arbaeen season to ensure the security of the pilgrims.

IQNA – An official predicted that the number of Iranians taking part in the annual Arbaeen march will be around 4.5 million.

IQNA – There will be 3,000 flight from Iran to Iraq and back to the country to transport Iranian pilgrims during the Arbaeen season, an official said.

IQNA – The representative of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Hajj and Pilgrimage Affairs called on officials in charge of Arbaeen pilgrimage and those running Moukebs to pay more attention to promoting Salah (prayer).

IQNA – Iran’s Education Ministry will send 15,000 school students to the Arbaeen march this year, an official said.

IQNA – Muslims traveling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah have been warned to avoid carrying prohibited items lest they should have legal trouble.

IQNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran commended the Baghdad government for coordination and cooperation with the Islamic Republic to enhance the serviced provided to Arbaeen pilgrims.

IQNA – More than 5.4 million worshippers visited the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina over the past week.

IQNA – Saudi Arabia has outlined six essential items that Muslims, both domestic and international, should have to perform Umrah, the minor pilgrimage in Mecca.

IQNA – Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs announced that it is seeking "practical suggestions" from stakeholders ahead of issuing the policy for Hajj 2025.