Millions of Hajj pilgrims perform symbolic 'stoning of devil' as epic rituals draws to conclusion

Millions of Muslim worshipers cast pebbles in the “stoning of the devil” ritual of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, as Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate the first day of Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) holiday.

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, mark end of fasting month of Ramadan

Millions of people in more than a dozen Muslim countries are celebrating Eid al-Fitr at the end of the holy month of Ramadan after the new moon of the lunar calendar month of Shawwal was sighted on Sunday night.

Ideals of Islamic revolution are universal: President Raeisi

Iranians mark 43rd anniversary of Islamic Revolution with nationwide rallies

Iranians from all walks of life have taken to the streets across the country to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the former US-backed Pahlavi regime in 1979.

Saudi Arabia arrests another leading Shia cleric

Saudi Arabia has reportedly arrested Sheikh Kadhim al-Amri, a leading Shia cleric in the holy city of Medina, without any charges.

Israeli regime warned against demolition of al-Quds neighborhood

The Palestinian Supreme Fatwa Council has warned against the implications of a decision by the Israeli regime to demolish a neighborhood south of the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem al-Quds.

Linking terrorism to Islam shows ignorance: Imam of Egypt’s Al-Azhar

The grand imam of Egypt’s Al-Azhar Islamic Center, Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayyeb, has blasted individuals who link terrorism to Islam, following Islamophobic remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron and the recent murder of a French teacher.

Limited Umrah pilgrimage resumes after coronavirus hiatus

Saudi authorities have partially resumed the year-round Umrah pilgrimage after a seven-month hiatus over the coronavirus pandemic, allowing a limited number of people to perform the rituals in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina with strict observance of health protocols.