IQNA – Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, head of Iran’s Islamic Seminaries, has extended his condolences over the death of Pope Francis, commending the late pontiff’s dedication to interfaith dialogue, justice, and peaceful coexistence.

IQNA – On the eve of Saadi Shirazi Commemoration Day, the Cultural Attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Malaysia met with the country’s Buddhist leader and presented him with a copy of the Malay translation of Saadi’s Golestan.

IQNA – The poetry of Saadi Shirazi, one of Iran’s most celebrated literary figures, is deeply rooted in Islamic and Quranic teachings, an expert says.

IQNA – A Quranic calligraphy and Arabic poetry exhibition, organized by the Iranian Consulate in Jeddah, has officially opened in the Saudi city.

IQNA – The Iranian capital of Tehran is planned to host an international conference on humanity and freedom.

IQNA – A prominent Iranian scholar has emphasized the need for Muslims to move beyond symbolic use of the Quran and embrace it as a practical guide for everyday life.

IQNA – The deputy head of Egypt’s Al-Azhar Islamic Center referred to restoration of human dignity as the main purpose of the Quran.

IQNA – A recently discovered ancient Irish manuscript reveals an unexpected connection between Irish Gaelic culture and the Islamic world.

IQNA – As the holy month of Ramadan ends, many Muslims around the world face a common concern: how to preserve the spiritual elevation they experienced during the fasting period.

IQNA – The Quran offers guidance for all, but uncovering its deeper meanings requires scholarly expertise, according to Islamic scholar Sheikh Yaqub Jafariniya.

IQNA – A conference is planned to be held in May to mark the 100th anniversary of the re-establishment of the Qom Islamic Seminary, an official said.

IQNA – Éléonore Cellard is a French scholar and expert on manuscript copies of the Quran.