IQNA – Pilgrims held Qurans on their heads at the holy shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, Iraq, as part of Night of Qadr rituals Tuesday night.

IQNA – The International Astronomy Center has announced the probabilities concerning the sighting of the crescent moon of Shawwal and the advent of Eid al-Fitr.

IQNA – The Jamkaran Mosque in Qom, Iran, will host Itikaf (religious retreat) rituals during the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan.

IQNA – The Grand Mosque in Russia’s capital of Moscow hosted an Iftar (fast-breaking) event.

IQNA – In Ramadan, the battle with the Nafs (self), with Satan, and with desires becomes evident, until the heart attains piety, which is the main goal of fasting.

IQNA – Nearly 5,800 people gathered in Beirut for an iftar dinner to enter the country's name in the Guinness Book of World Records.

IQNA – In anticipation of a significant surge in visitor numbers during Ramadan 2026, the Saudi authorities have officially rolled out comprehensive safety and security guidelines for all Umrah performers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

IQNA – The Islamic Center of England has taken a new step in strengthening the spiritual connection with its audience in the month of Ramadan 2026 by producing and broadcasting two special programs.

IQNA – A vast ocean of worshippers filled the Grand Mosque in Mecca on Friday, gathering for the first Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan.

IQNA – With the sighting of the crescent moon on Wednesday evening, Thursday was announced the first day of the holy month of Ramadan in Iran.  

IQNA – With millions of worshippers expected to flock to Islam’s holiest sites for Ramadan, Saudi Minister Tawfig Al-Rabiah conducted a field inspection of the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina to ensure operational plans for crowd management, cleaning, and catering are fully in place for the fasting month.

IQNA – While some Arab countries have declared Wednesday the first day of Ramadan, Muslims in many other states will start the fasting month on Thursday.