Faithfuls mark Ashura amid strict coronavirus restrictions

Millions of Muslims, wearing gloves and face masks, have marked the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam on Ashura, one of the largest Muslim gatherings since the COVID-19 pandemic started.

Morocco rejects normalization with Israel ahead of Kushner's visit

Millions of Muslims in Iran commemorate Eid al-Adha, Mina crush

The occasion, which falls on the 10th day of the lunar calendar month of Dhu al-Hijjah every year, was marked by saying prayers, sacrificing livestock and serving the meat to the needy.

In annual Hajj message, leader says interests of Islamic Ummah lie in unity

In his annual Hajj message on Tuesday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stressed the unity among Muslim Ummah

Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage begins amid Saudi restrictions

The annual Muslim Hajj pilgrimage has begun with only a small number of worshipers this year, as Saudi Arabia has barred international pilgrims from entering the kingdom due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran releases name of martyrs killed by MKO terrorists during 1988 ops

An Iranian human rights NGO has for the first time released the names of 1,503 martyrs killed by the anti-Iran Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) terrorist group in western parts of the country some 32 years ago.

Leader: Iran to deal US ‘counterblow’ for Gen. Soleimani’s assassination

Iraqi officials irate as Saudi daily publishes cartoon against Ayatollah Sistani

Iraqi officials have condemned the publication of an offensive cartoon of prominent Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in a Saudi-owned newspaper, saying the depiction stems from the failure of Riyadh's Takfiri plots.