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Kadhimiya Shrine Covered in Black Ahead of Imam Jawad Martyrdom Anniversary

Kadhimiya Shrine Covered in Black Ahead of Imam Jawad Martyrdom Anniversary

IQNA – The Kadhimiya Shrine north of Baghdad has been covered in black as the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Jawad (AS) approaches.
16:56 , 2025 May 24
Final Round of Iranian University Students Quran Festival Gets Underway

Final Round of Iranian University Students Quran Festival Gets Underway

IQNA – The final round of the 39th edition of the Quran competition Iran’s university students kicked off in a ceremony on Saturday.
15:47 , 2025 May 24
The Quran in Gold and Color: Iranian Artist Reflects on the Art of Tazhib

The Quran in Gold and Color: Iranian Artist Reflects on the Art of Tazhib

IQNA – An Iranian artist has described how the spiritual beauty of the Quran continues to inspire her work in the traditional art of tazhib (illumination), a classical Islamic decorative art used to adorn the pages of the Quran.
14:42 , 2025 May 24
UN Fears Over 400 Rohingya Drowned in Myanmar Shipwrecks

UN Fears Over 400 Rohingya Drowned in Myanmar Shipwrecks

IQNA – At least 427 Rohingya are feared to have drowned in two separate shipwrecks off Myanmar's coast earlier this month, the United Nations said, in what could become the deadliest maritime tragedy involving the persecuted Muslim minority this year.
13:01 , 2025 May 24
In Meeting in Vatican, Iran FM Stresses Immediate Action to End Atrocities in Gaza

In Meeting in Vatican, Iran FM Stresses Immediate Action to End Atrocities in Gaza

IQNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister emphasized the need for immediate global action to put an end to the Israeli atrocities and crimes being committed in the Gaza Strip.
12:29 , 2025 May 24
Quran Translated into Dhatki Language in Pakistan

Quran Translated into Dhatki Language in Pakistan

IQNA – A translation of the Holy Quran into the Dhatki language has been completed in Pakistan.
10:51 , 2025 May 24
Dozens of UK Mosques Appeal to Starmer Over Palestinian Statehood Recognition

Dozens of UK Mosques Appeal to Starmer Over Palestinian Statehood Recognition

IQNA – Dozens of mosques and Muslim organizations across the United Kingdom have called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to formally recognize the state of Palestine, following a recent shift in the UK’s diplomatic stance toward the Israeli regime.
09:50 , 2025 May 24
Divine Rituals in Hajj: Spiritual and Monotheistic Symbols

Divine Rituals in Hajj: Spiritual and Monotheistic Symbols

IQNA – In various verses of the Quran, the rituals of Hajj such as Tawaf (circumambulation), animal sacrifice, etc, are introduced as part of divine rituals.
09:49 , 2025 May 24
International Conference in Baku to Address Global Rise of Islamophobia

International Conference in Baku to Address Global Rise of Islamophobia

IQNA – An international conference in Baku on May 26–27 will bring together global experts to address the rising challenge of Islamophobia.
08:43 , 2025 May 24
String of Vandalism Incidents Hits Austin Mosques, Prompts Police Investigation

String of Vandalism Incidents Hits Austin Mosques, Prompts Police Investigation

IQNA – Three mosques in Austin, Texas, were recently vandalized in separate incidents, prompting the local chapter of a national Muslim civil rights organization to call for enhanced security measures.
08:05 , 2025 May 24
Dozens Dead or Missing After Israeli Airstrikes Across Gaza

Dozens Dead or Missing After Israeli Airstrikes Across Gaza

IQNA – More than 50 people have been reported dead or missing following an Israeli airstrike on a residential structure in the Jabalia al-Balad area of northern Gaza, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense.
16:09 , 2025 May 23
‘Quran Enlightens Life, Sharpens Mind,’ Says Young Memorizer

‘Quran Enlightens Life, Sharpens Mind,’ Says Young Memorizer

IQNA – Zeynab al-Sadat Savadkouhi, a memorizer of the Holy Quran, shared how her deep engagement with the sacred text has significantly influenced both her academic and personal life.
15:45 , 2025 May 23
Tanzania Wraps Up 30th Al-Mustafa International Quran and Hadith Festival

Tanzania Wraps Up 30th Al-Mustafa International Quran and Hadith Festival

IQNA – The 30th edition of the Al-Mustafa International Quran and Hadith Festival concluded in Tanzania with a special closing ceremony that marked the recognition of the event’s top participants.
15:29 , 2025 May 23
Michigan: Pittsfield Township Approves Long-Awaited Muslim Community Center

Michigan: Pittsfield Township Approves Long-Awaited Muslim Community Center

IQNA – After more than a decade of planning and legal proceedings, a new Muslim community center is set to be established in Pittsfield Township, Michigan.
15:07 , 2025 May 23
‘Full-Fledged Crime’: Israeli Settler Converts Historic Islamic Shrine into Residence

‘Full-Fledged Crime’: Israeli Settler Converts Historic Islamic Shrine into Residence

IQNA – An Israeli settler has turned the centuries-old Sheikh Ahmed al-Dajani Shrine in occupied al-Quds into a private home, according to a statement released by the al-Quds Governorate's media office on Thursday.
14:56 , 2025 May 23
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