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Photos: Art and Ashura at Imam Reza Shrine

Photos: Art and Ashura at Imam Reza Shrine

IQNA – A painting event was held in August 2025 at the shrine of Imam Reza (AS), where several Iranian painters created artworks inspired by Imam Hussein's (AS) movement and Ashura.   
23:35 , 2025 Aug 17
Special End of Safar Mourning Rituals Planned at Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad

Special End of Safar Mourning Rituals Planned at Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad

IQNA – Three special mourning programs will be held at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeast Iran, during the last days of the lunar Hijri month of Safar.
22:19 , 2025 Aug 17
Quranic Plan Implemented by Astan of Imam Ali Welcomed by Arbaeen Pilgrims

Quranic Plan Implemented by Astan of Imam Ali Welcomed by Arbaeen Pilgrims

IQNA – The Dar al-Quran of the Astan (custodianship) of Imam Ali (AS) holy shrine said 300,000 pilgrims benefited from the Quranic plan implemented by the center during the Arbaeen season.
21:13 , 2025 Aug 17
 Arabic Language Would Not Exist without Quran: Syrian Linguist

 Arabic Language Would Not Exist without Quran: Syrian Linguist

IQNA – Muhammad Hussein al-Tayyan, a Syrian author and linguist, believes that the Quran is the key to the Arabic language, and it was through the Quran that this language expanded and matured.
20:11 , 2025 Aug 17
Iranian Qaris Recite Quran in A Moukeb in Karbala

Iranian Qaris Recite Quran in A Moukeb in Karbala

IQNA – Iran’s Arbaeen Quranic convoy, known as the “Imam Reza (AS) Convoy” this year, began its activities on the Arbaeen route on August 8.
19:15 , 2025 Aug 17
Ceremony in Islamabad’s Faisal Mosque Celebrates Achievements of Quran Memorizers

Ceremony in Islamabad’s Faisal Mosque Celebrates Achievements of Quran Memorizers

IQNA – The Faisal Mosque in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad hosted a ceremony for honoring memorizers of the Holy Quran.
18:11 , 2025 Aug 17
Canada’s Regina Hosts First-Ever Halal Festival

Canada’s Regina Hosts First-Ever Halal Festival

IQNA – Regina held its first Halal Fest this weekend, drawing community members together for food, cultural displays, and conversations about Islam.
17:12 , 2025 Aug 17
57 Memorizers, Reciters Partake in Bulgaria Quran Competition  

57 Memorizers, Reciters Partake in Bulgaria Quran Competition  

IQNA – The 14th Quran memorization and recitation competition of Bulgaria was held with the participation of 57 Quran memorizers and reciters from across the country.
17:07 , 2025 Aug 17
Quranic Programs for Women at Mecca Grand Mosque Benefit Thousands

Quranic Programs for Women at Mecca Grand Mosque Benefit Thousands

IQNA – A series of Quranic, guidance, and volunteer programs were organized for women at the Grand Mosque in Mecca during the lunar Hijri month of Muharram this year.
16:00 , 2025 Aug 17
Head of Muslim Scholars Association in Morocco’s Fez Dismissed after Comments on Gaza

Head of Muslim Scholars Association in Morocco’s Fez Dismissed after Comments on Gaza

IQNA – A senior Moroccan Islamic official was sacked after criticizing the government’s silence on Israeli atrocities in Gaza.  
15:19 , 2025 Aug 17
United Nations Warns of ‘Manmade Famine’ as Israeli Siege Persists in Gaza

United Nations Warns of ‘Manmade Famine’ as Israeli Siege Persists in Gaza

IQNA – The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has sounded the alarm over a looming “manmade famine” in Gaza, blaming the Israeli regime’s alternative aid mechanism for fueling chaos and suffering.
13:55 , 2025 Aug 17
Iran Interior Minister Lauds Iraqis for Hosting Arbaeen Pilgrims

Iran Interior Minister Lauds Iraqis for Hosting Arbaeen Pilgrims

IQNA – Iran’s Interior Minister Eskanda Momeni appreciated the people and officials of Iraq for hosting the pilgrims visiting the Arab country for Arbaeen.
12:11 , 2025 Aug 17
Israeli Plan to Push Gaza Residents South An Insult to Int’l Law, Institutions: Islamic Jihad

Israeli Plan to Push Gaza Residents South An Insult to Int’l Law, Institutions: Islamic Jihad

IQNA – Israel pushed ahead with its forced displacement plan in the Gaza Strip, a move drawing global condemnation, with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement describing it as a mockery of international law.
11:01 , 2025 Aug 17
Iranian Qari Blames Voice Strain for Missing Top Rank at 65th Malaysia Quran Contest

Iranian Qari Blames Voice Strain for Missing Top Rank at 65th Malaysia Quran Contest

IQNA – Iran’s Mohsen Qassemi said a sudden voice strain caused him to lose critical points and miss a top placing at the 65th International Quran Competition in Malaysia.
09:35 , 2025 Aug 17
More Than 85% of Islamophobia Incidents in Australia Go Unreported: Council

More Than 85% of Islamophobia Incidents in Australia Go Unreported: Council

IQNA – The Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV) has warned that over 85% of Islamophobia incidents in Australia are not reported, highlighting a sharp rise in anti-Muslim abuse and growing community concerns.
08:55 , 2025 Aug 17
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