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Arbaeen Congress to Review 2026 Plans Through Nine Specialized Commissions

Arbaeen Congress to Review 2026 Plans Through Nine Specialized Commissions

IQNA – The fifth Arbaeen Cultural Activists’ Congress will bring together around 300 grassroots representatives from Iran and 12 other countries in Mashhad later this month, organizers said.
10:00 , 2025 Dec 08
Video: Mahmoud Shahat Anwar Recites at Opening of Egypt’s 32nd Int’l Quran Contest

Video: Mahmoud Shahat Anwar Recites at Opening of Egypt’s 32nd Int’l Quran Contest

IQNA – The 32nd International Quran Competition in Egypt opened on December 6, 2025, with a recitation by renowned Egyptian reciter Mahmoud El-Shahat Anwar.
09:17 , 2025 Dec 08
Quran Master Sheikh Ahmed Mansour among Judges of Egypt Int’l Quran Contest

Quran Master Sheikh Ahmed Mansour among Judges of Egypt Int’l Quran Contest

IQNA – Sheikh Ahmed Mansour is a prominent Egyptian Quran reciter who is serving on the judging committee for the country’s 32nd international Quran competition.
22:35 , 2025 Dec 07
Syrian Contestant Says Nahj al‑Balagha Inspires Her to Deliver Powerful Sermons

Syrian Contestant Says Nahj al‑Balagha Inspires Her to Deliver Powerful Sermons

IQNA – A young Syrian woman taking part in the knowledge section of Iran’s 48th Quran competition says the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) inspired her to deliver sermons with strength and conviction.
21:13 , 2025 Dec 07
2nd Al-Ameed Int’l Quran Recitation Award Opens for Registration

2nd Al-Ameed Int’l Quran Recitation Award Opens for Registration

IQNA – The shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS) has opened registration for the third edition of the Al-Ameed International Quran Recitation Award, inviting readers from across the Muslim world to participate.
20:12 , 2025 Dec 07
Islamic Teachings Section of Iran’s 48th Nat’l Quran Contest: Closing Ceremony in Photos

Islamic Teachings Section of Iran’s 48th Nat’l Quran Contest: Closing Ceremony in Photos

IQNA – The closing ceremony of the final stage of the 48th National Holy Quran Competition of Iran in the Islamic Teachings Section, and the International Section for students of Al-Mustafa International University was held on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
19:06 , 2025 Dec 07
Right-Wing Backlash Sparks Debate over Japan's Space for Muslim Burials

Right-Wing Backlash Sparks Debate over Japan's Space for Muslim Burials

IQNA – A viral video of a right-wing Japanese lawmaker arguing against Muslim burials has reignited debate over the country’s acceptance of religious diversity.
18:10 , 2025 Dec 07
Nahj Al-Balagha An Encyclopedia of Moral, Political, and Social Issues

Nahj Al-Balagha An Encyclopedia of Moral, Political, and Social Issues

IQNA – A memorizer of the Quran and Nahj al-Balagha from Afghanistan described Nahj al-Balagha as an encyclopedia of moral, political, and social Issues.
17:12 , 2025 Dec 07
Iranian Girl Wins Quran Competition for Muslim World Visually-Impaired

Iranian Girl Wins Quran Competition for Muslim World Visually-Impaired

IQNA – An Iranian memorizer of the entire Quran came first in the Quran competition for Islamic world’s visually-impaired.
16:20 , 2025 Dec 07
57 Violations against Palestinian Journalists in One Month: Syndicate Urges Int’l Protection  

57 Violations against Palestinian Journalists in One Month: Syndicate Urges Int’l Protection  

IQNA – The Israeli regime’s forces and illegal settlers committed 57 violations and assaults against journalists in the occupied West Bank and Gaza last month, according to a Palestinian media group.
15:15 , 2025 Dec 07
Al-Kawthar TV Releases Teaser for 19th Edition of “Inna lil-Muttaqeena Mafaza” Quran Competition

Al-Kawthar TV Releases Teaser for 19th Edition of “Inna lil-Muttaqeena Mafaza” Quran Competition

IQNA – Al-Kawthar TV has published the official teaser for the 19th edition of its international live Quran recitation competition, set to air during Ramadan 2026.
14:21 , 2025 Dec 07
Representatives from 30 Countries to Participate in 2026 Port Said Int’l Quran Competition

Representatives from 30 Countries to Participate in 2026 Port Said Int’l Quran Competition

IQNA – The ninth edition of the Port Said International Quran and Religious Chanting Competition is set to begin in late January 2026 with participation from more than 30 countries, organisers announced.
13:40 , 2025 Dec 07
West’s Oppression of Women More Severe than in Middle Ages: ICRO Chief

West’s Oppression of Women More Severe than in Middle Ages: ICRO Chief

IQNA – The oppression of women by the West is worse than in the Middle Ages, the head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) said.
13:02 , 2025 Dec 07
Iranian Qari Explores New Avenues of Cooperation During Visit to Bangladesh

Iranian Qari Explores New Avenues of Cooperation During Visit to Bangladesh

IQNA – An Iranian Quran reciter and official from Iraq’s Imam Hussein Shrine has completed a tour of Bangladesh aimed at strengthening international Quranic cooperation.
11:21 , 2025 Dec 07
Syrian Alawites to Begin Five-Day Strike to Protest Gov’t Oppression

Syrian Alawites to Begin Five-Day Strike to Protest Gov’t Oppression

IQNA – Following the recent developments in Syria and injustices against the country’s Alawaite community, a general strike was declared by the head of the Supreme Islamic Alawite Council.
10:57 , 2025 Dec 07
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