Thaqalayn Satellite TV to Hold 3rd ‘Wa Rattil’ Int’l Quran Competition

IQNA – The Thaqalain Satellite TV announced plans for holding the third “Wa Rattil” international Quran competition in the holy month of Ramadan this year.

16:33 , 2026 Jan 05

A Pattern of Razing: Another Mosque and School Destroyed in India’s UP

IQNA – The demolition of a mosque and madrasa in India's northern Uttar Pradesh state marks the latest in a series of such actions in Sambhal district, an area that has seen heightened sectarian strife since a dispute over a different mosque sparked violence 14 months ago.

15:07 , 2026 Jan 05

Hamas Condemns Escalation of Gaza Ceasefire Violations by Israel

IQNA – The Israeli regime’s continued violations of the ceasefire deal in Gaza threaten to undermine the fragile truce, Hamas said.

13:46 , 2026 Jan 05

Quran Contest for School Students Launched in Yemen

IQNA – A Quran competition for male and female students of government and private schools began on Yemen’s Hodeidah Governorate on Sunday.

12:32 , 2026 Jan 05

Statement by the Lebanese Muslim Scholars’ Association on the Developments in Venezuela

IQNA – The Lebanese Muslim Scholars Association emphasized in a statement that the Venezuelan people will thwart the US conspiracy, adding that independent and sovereign countries should come together to confront this American tyranny and form a strategic coalition.

11:30 , 2026 Jan 05

Itikaf Ceremony at Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad

IQNA – Itikaf (religious retreat) ceremonies of the lunar Hijri month of Rajab began in mosques and holy sites across Iran on Saturday morning and will conclude on Monday evening.

10:02 , 2026 Jan 05

Has Int’l Community Returned to Law of Jungle, Oman Mufti Wonders

IQNA – The Grand Mufti of Oman slammed the actions of the US government and its aggression against Venezuela.

09:08 , 2026 Jan 05

Palestinian Waqf Documents 27 Unauthorized Entries at Al-Aqsa in December

IQNA – Palestinian religious authorities have accused Israel of permitting dozens of violations at two of Islam’s holiest sites last month, reporting 27 settler incursions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque and preventing the Muslim call to prayer 53 times at the Ibrahimi Mosque.

08:28 , 2026 Jan 05