Muslims

Russia urges ‘diverse’ ties with Muslim countries

Jul 30, 2021 08:13

Opening a major annual conference between Russia and Muslim countries, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urges existence of diverse and extensive interaction between Moscow and those nations.
Iranians mark Eid al-Ghadir amid coronavirus pandemic

Jul 29, 2021 17:38

Eid al-Ghadir is one of the most important festivities on the Islamic calendar. While Eid al-Ghadir is an occasion for celebration, Muslims also view it as a chance to learn more about who Imam Ali (AS) was and why he was appointed by the Prophet Mohammad (SAWA) as his successor.
Algerian judoka quits Tokyo Olympics in order to not face Israeli opponent

Jul 23, 2021 13:18

Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine has withdrawn from the 2020 Summer Olympics in the Japanese capital city of Tokyo, after the draw set him on course for a possible showdown against an Israeli opponent.
Iran, Vatican should support oppressed people, confront oppressive powers: President-elect Raeisi

Jul 22, 2021 06:43

President-elect Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi says Iran and the Vatican, as representatives of Islam and Christianity, should base their cooperation on defending the world’s oppressed people and confronting oppressive powers.
Parliaments playing key role in Muslim unity: Iranian speaker

Jul 22, 2021 04:49

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf highlighted the leading role of legislatures of Islamic countries in promoting unity among Muslims.
Iranians hold Eid al-Adha prayers under COVID safety protocols

Jul 21, 2021 16:16

Worshipers have performed prayers on Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) under strict safety guidelines over the coronavirus pandemic. The prayers were held on Wednesday at open areas and large halls in different cities across the country.
Leader’s Hajj message: Resistance key to ending US intervention in Islamic nations

Jul 19, 2021 06:27

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says a Jihad-like struggle and continued resistance is what can prevent America and other international aggressors from interfering in the affairs of the Islamic countries.
Saudi opponents call for mass nationwide anti-regime protests on Day of Arafah

Jul 19, 2021 15:05

Hundreds of Saudi political opponents, distraught with the recent online publication of pictures of the empty Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca next to crowded nightclubs in the kingdom, have set fire to photos of the country's leaders, calling for mass anti-regime protests on the Day of Arafah.
Iran's top general hopes for Muslim victory against hegemons in Eid message

Jul 19, 2021 11:45

In a congratulatory message to his Muslim counterparts on the Islamic feast of Eid al-Adha, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri expressed hope for strong unity among Muslim nations and their victory over the world hegemony.
Pilgrims start second downsized Hajj rituals amid COVID pandemic, restrictions

Jul 18, 2021 10:40

A few thousand pilgrims have streamed out of the holy city of Mecca to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage for the second downsized rituals staged during the coronavirus pandemic.