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.

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.

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.

Leader says Saudi must ensure safety of pilgrims and Hajj ceremony

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Saudi Arabia is responsible for the safety of this year's Hajj Islamic pilgrimage and must guarantee that all pilgrims will be treated with respect.

Iranians, devotees worldwide marking 30 years since departure of Imam Khomeini

Iranians and devotees in other countries are marking 30 years since the departure of Imam Khomeini, the revered founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Mourners from all walks of life are expected to converge on Imam Khomeini’s Mausoleum in southern Tehran on Tuesday to pay homage to the architect of the Islamic Revolution and renew allegiance to the ideals of the 1979 Revolution.

Tourists visit Imam Khomeini’s residence in Tehran’s neighborhood of Jamaran and the historic city ...

Imam Khomeini’s historic residences in Jamaran, and the cities of Qom and Khomeini are visited by domestic and international tourists each year. Thousands of devotees and pilgrims also visited these cultural sites and places this year.

Imam Khomeini’s residence turns into tourism hub

The historical house of Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, in the central Iranian city of Khomein in Markazi province, has turned his hometown into a major attraction for tourists.