Tehran – SunniOnline: Some prayer-houses of the Sunni community in Tehran were besieged by security personnel and worshipers could not offer Eid prayers on Wednesday 22 Aug. 2018.

Nearly two million Muslims from all around the world began the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

Despite soaring temperatures, momentum is building as the a major set of Hajj ritual takes millions of pilgrims, distinguished by their white robes, pouring into the tent city of Mina.

Pakistan’s parliament has elected Imran Khan as prime minister after his party swept the general election last month, vowing to bring an era of accountability and prosperity to the South Asian country.

Israeli forces have shut down the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound following an alleged stabbing attempt by a Palestinian on a group of Israeli policemen in Jerusalem’s Old City.

During a conference held in Makkah on Monday 13th Aug. 2018, famous Iranian Sunni scholar termed “Hajj” one of the biggest purification projects and pivots of unity.

At least 48 people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in front of an education centre in the west of the Afghan capital, Kabul, according to the health ministry.

An explosion flattened a residential building in Syria’s war-torn northwest, killing at least 36 people including 12 children.

An Egyptian court on Sunday slapped five people, including the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood group, with life sentences for violence-related charges, according to a local judicial source.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has registered a 24-hour helpline 800-245-1000 during Hajj season to answer the enquires of pilgrims.