IQNA – Saudi authorities have detained 42 foreign nationals for attempting to perform the Hajj pilgrimage without the necessary permits, in violation of the kingdom’s regulations governing access to the holy sites during the annual event.

IQNA – Iranian authorities have announced the official theme for the 2025 Arbaeen pilgrimage, selecting the slogan “Inna Ala Al-Ahd” (Arabic for “We are in the covenant”) to show loyalty to the ideals of Imam Hussein (AS).

IQNA – An expansive operational plan for the upcoming Hajj season is planned to be unveiled in Saudi Arabia, with a formal announcement scheduled for Thursday.

IQNA – Hundreds of personnel have been trained and equipped with smart devices to guide buses transporting Hajj pilgrims in and around the holy city of Mecca.

IQNA – The representative of Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Hajj and Pilgrimage Affairs described Hajj as a golden opportunity for self-discovery and gaining deeper understanding of the faith.

IQNA – Saudi authorities have arrested five foreign nationals in Khamis Mushayt, located in the southern Asir region, for organizing an unauthorized Hajj campaign, part of an intensified effort to prevent fraudulent activity ahead of the annual pilgrimage.

IQNA – The Indonesian government has finalized preparations for accommodating more than 200,000 regular Hajj pilgrims during the 2025 pilgrimage season by securing 300 hotels across Mecca and Medina, according to officials from the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

IQNA – Religious services provided to pilgrims and worshippers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina are offered in several languages.

IQNA – A special cleaning operation was carried out at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeast Iran, on Saturday, ahead of the birth anniversary of the 8th Imam (AS).

IQNA – The annual conference of Iraq’s Hajj preachers for the 2025 pilgrimage was hosted by the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf.

IQNA – Private sector workers in Saudi Arabia undertaking the Hajj pilgrimage for the first time are entitled to paid leave of between 10 and 15 days, including the Eid Al-Adha holiday.

IQNA – Indonesia's 2025 Hajj season began Friday as the first contingent of 393 pilgrims departed for Saudi Arabia, the Religious Affairs Ministry announced.