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Najaf Shrine Draped in Black Ahead of Prophet Muhammad’s Demise Anniversary

Najaf Shrine Draped in Black Ahead of Prophet Muhammad’s Demise Anniversary

IQNA – The Imam Ali (AS) Shrine in Najaf has been adorned in black as preparations intensify for Friday’s commemoration of the demise of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Safar 28.
08:35 , 2025 Aug 20
Over 3,000 Children Attend Quranic Event at Imam Reza Shrine +Photos

Over 3,000 Children Attend Quranic Event at Imam Reza Shrine +Photos

IQNA – More than 3,000 children gathered at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad for a Quranic program titled “Angels of Resistance”, filling the sacred site with recitations and voices of faith.
08:09 , 2025 Aug 20
AI-Generated Illustration Exhibition Showcased at Imam Reza Shrine

AI-Generated Illustration Exhibition Showcased at Imam Reza Shrine

IQNA – An international exhibition of AI-generated illustrations has opened at the Imam Reza (AS) Shrine in Mashhad, highlighting religious and cultural themes during the closing days of Safar.
22:35 , 2025 Aug 19
Iran Interior Minister Hails Optimal Organization of Arbaeen Precession

Iran Interior Minister Hails Optimal Organization of Arbaeen Precession

IQNA – This year's Arbaeen procession was held in the best possible way, Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni said.
20:11 , 2025 Aug 19
250,000 Iranian Students Receiving Quranic Education in Summer

250,000 Iranian Students Receiving Quranic Education in Summer

IQNA – This summer, more than 250,000 school students receive Quranic education at leisure centers across Iran, an official said.
19:22 , 2025 Aug 19
Regional Power, Diplomatic Convergence Needed to Counter ‘Greater Israel’ Scheme: Expert

Regional Power, Diplomatic Convergence Needed to Counter ‘Greater Israel’ Scheme: Expert

IQNA – Confronting the “Greater Israel” project that Zionist officials talk about is only possible through regional power and political and diplomatic convergence, an expert in West Asia issues said.
18:10 , 2025 Aug 19
13 Worshipers Killed in Attack on NW Nigeria Mosque

13 Worshipers Killed in Attack on NW Nigeria Mosque

IQNA – An attack by bandits killed 13 worshipers in a mosque at a wee hour on Tuesday at the Malumfashi Local Government Area of the Kastina State in northwest Nigeria.
17:21 , 2025 Aug 19
Qatar’s Commercial, Industrial Establishments Ordered to Close Doors for Friday Prayers

Qatar’s Commercial, Industrial Establishments Ordered to Close Doors for Friday Prayers

IQNA – Commercial and industrial establishments in Qatar have been ordered to close their doors for 90 minutes during Friday prayers.
16:20 , 2025 Aug 19
Closing Ceremony of Mecca Int’l Quran Competition Slated for Wednesday

Closing Ceremony of Mecca Int’l Quran Competition Slated for Wednesday

IQNA – The 45th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition will come to a close in a ceremony scheduled to be held in Mecca on Wednesday.
15:14 , 2025 Aug 19
Assam School Headmaster Suspended after Quran Recitation under Pretext of ‘Preventing Radicalization’

Assam School Headmaster Suspended after Quran Recitation under Pretext of ‘Preventing Radicalization’

IQNA – In another case of Islamophobia in the Assam State of India, authorities suspended the headmaster of a school in Bongaigaon for recitation of the Quran in the morning assembly prayers.
14:00 , 2025 Aug 19
Russian Republic of Ingushetia Hosts Int’l Quran Contest

Russian Republic of Ingushetia Hosts Int’l Quran Contest

IQNA – The second international competition on recitation and memorization of the Holy Quran was held in the Republic of Ingushetia in Russia.
13:15 , 2025 Aug 19
Israeli Strikes Kill 26 in Gaza as Hamas Agrees to Ceasefire Proposal

Israeli Strikes Kill 26 in Gaza as Hamas Agrees to Ceasefire Proposal

IQNA – At least 26 Palestinians were killed in fresh Israeli attacks across Gaza on Tuesday, even as Hamas confirmed its acceptance of a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal.
12:15 , 2025 Aug 19
Michigan Man Arrested Over Threats Against Arbaeen Procession

Michigan Man Arrested Over Threats Against Arbaeen Procession

IQNA – Police in Michigan arrested a man accused of making anti-Muslim threats against participants of an Arbaeen procession in Dearborn.
11:41 , 2025 Aug 19
Evaluation Concludes for Preliminary Round of 7th Int’l Student Quran Contest

Evaluation Concludes for Preliminary Round of 7th Int’l Student Quran Contest

IQNA – The preliminary assessment of recitation entries for the 7th International Quran Competition for Muslim Students has been completed, with submissions from 36 countries reviewed.
10:37 , 2025 Aug 19
Victory of Blood over Sword A Divine Sunnah: Scholar

Victory of Blood over Sword A Divine Sunnah: Scholar

IQNA – It is a divine Sunnah (law) that the blood of truth should triumph over the sword of falsehood, an Iranian religious scholar said.
10:05 , 2025 Aug 19
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