In a City First, Mayor-Elect Mamdani Chooses Quran for Oath of Office
IQNA – For incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the solemn oath of office will be a profoundly personal moment.
Dangerous Precedent: UNRWA Condemns Israeli Curbs on Gaza Humanitarian Work
IQNA – The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees warned that newly imposed Israeli restrictions are paralyzing the delivery of aid in Gaza, exacerbating famine conditions and setting a “dangerous...
Najaf Shrine Decorated with Flowers Ahead of Imam Ali Birth Anniversary
IQNA – A large number of flowers have been used to decorate the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq, as the birth anniversary of the first Imam approaches.
Mecca Grand Mosque Winter Quran Memorization Program Launched
IQNA – A winter Quranic memorization and review program has been launched at the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
Quranic Activities
Egypt’s ‘State of Recitation’ Enters Final Stage
IQNA – The 13th episode of the Egyptian talent show “Dawlet El Telawa (State of Recitation)” was aired this week, with the start of the final stage competitions.
28 Dec 2025, 10:30
Political
Israeli Recognition of ‘Somaliland’ A Hostile Plot against Muslims: Yemeni Leader
IQNA – The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah movement said the Zionist regime’s recognition of “Somaliland” as an entity separate from Somalia is a hostile act and part of the enemy’s plots against the Islamic Ummah.
29 Dec 2025, 13:08
Religious Activities
‘Born of Kaaba’ Flag to Be Hoisted above Imam Ali Shrine’s Dome
IQNA – The courtyard of the Imam Ali (AS) holy shrine in Najaf, Iraq, will witness a flag-raising ceremony today, December 28, 2025.
28 Dec 2025, 11:42
World
Muslim Advocacy Group Calls on Texas Leaders to Denounce Park Harassment Incident
IQNA – After a group of Muslims reported being harassed at an Austin park, a leading civil rights organization is demanding that state politicians denounce the act and that police investigate whether any laws were broken.
30 Dec 2025, 14:13
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