The demonstrations that started as a result of the collapse of a 10-storey building in the city of Abadan in Iran’s Khuzestan province, where 28 people lost their lives, turned into acts of violence. Security forces intervened in the protests organized for those who lost their lives in the cities of Abadan, Bender Abbas and Behbahan in Khuzestan and Shahin Shahr in Isfahan province. The demonstrators attacked some shops and workplaces that were reported to belong to the contractor of the collapsed 10-storey building named Metropol. Clashes took place between demonstrators and security forces in many areas. Meanwhile the police didn’t allow the shouting of anti-regime slogans in the solidarity demonstrations that started for those who lost their lives in the city of Abadan. In the images shared on social media, some demonstrators were chanting “death to the dictator”, while the security forces intervened by firing tear gas and shooting into the air.
Hundreds of thousands of Muslims visiting Saudi Arabia for Hajj are now arriving in Medina after completing the pilgrimage rituals in Mecca. Pilgrims travel 575 kilometers to Medina to offer prayers and visit the Prophet Muhammad’s tomb. Many perform 40 sunnah prayers at Al-Masjid an-Nabawi and visit sacred sites such as Rawda-i Mutahhara, Uhud Martyrs’ Cemetery, Baqi Cemetery, and Quba Mosque. Pilgrims greet the Prophet daily through the Babüsselam gate, following the hadith promising intercession for visitors to his grave. Departures from Medina will continue until July 10 for pilgrims from Türkiye.
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