Muslims from around the world converge on holy sites

Muslims from around the world have converged on holy sites in Saudi Arabia, prepared to begin the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Sunday, August 19. The rites, observed by millions, are seen as a means of sending across the message of Muslim unity to the entire world.

Iranian president extends congratulations to Muslim heads of state on Eid al-Adha

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has extended congratulations to the heads of Muslim countries on the occasion of Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice), which marks the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Imam Khomeini denounced crimes against pilgrims, revived true philosophy of Hajj

Muslims begin Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca

More than two million Muslims from around the globe have converged in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to start this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. The annual Hajj pilgrimage started on Sunday.

Leader invites Muslims worldwide to oppose 'deal of century'

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the "deal of the century" which is to be unveiled by the US is a crime against humanity, urging "everyone" to help defeat it.

Muslims around globe begins Hajj pilgrimage

Muslims gathered from around the globe in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia have begun this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.

Imam Khomeini’s scholarly works contain deep insightfulness

Imam Khomeini’s early writing indicate that his primary interest during his early years in the holy city of Qom was gnosis and mysticism.

Imam Khomeini pursued the revival of Hajj

One of the dimensions and manifestations of Imam Khomeini's tireless effort and sacred struggle on the way to actualization of revival of religious thought was to revive 'the Hajj pilgrimage' by means of explaining and detailing its underlying philosophies, lessons, messages and societal and political effects.