Iranian leaders have called for solidarity among all Islamic nations to support the Palestinian cause and own development, while President Masoud Pezeshkian talked with multiple heads of state and congratulated the leaders and people of other Islamic nations on the festival of Eid al-Adh.

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Pilgrims were performing the last major ritual of the Haj — the stoning of the devil — on Friday, as Muslims around the globe celebrated the beginning of Eidul Azha. Pakistan will celebrate Eidul Azha tomorrow (Saturday).

Iran-Saudi Arabia relations have improved in recent years, including in Hajj-related cooperation, though tensions remain over Iran’s regional policies.

Saudi Arabia's defence minister delivered a blunt message to Iranian officials in Tehran last month: take President Donald Trump's offer to negotiate a nuclear agreement seriously because it presents a way to avoid the risk of war with Israel.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir would travel to Saudi Arabia for a day-long trip on Thursday, said the deputy prime minister on Wednesday, who added the visit is part of Pakistan's ongoing diplomatic outreach in the wake of brewing tensions with India.

Iran-Saudi Arabia relations have improved in recent years, including with regard to Hajj-related cooperation, though issues remain over Iranian policies in the region.