IQNA – The Karbala Provincial Police Command in Iraq announced the opening of the Center for the Protection of the Shrines of Imam Hussein and Hazrat Abbas (peace be upon them).

IQNA – A mosque that operates based on Quranic principles is one in which people learn Taqwa (God-fearing, piety) and get to strengthen their faith, a prominent cleric said.

IQNA – A mosque and cultural center for the Bosnian Muslim minority was launched in the Norwegian city of Stavanger after decades of waiting.

IQNA – Hazrat Zaynab (SA) reached a high status by believing in and practicing the Quran, an Iranian cleric said.

IQNA – Several leading Quran reciters from the Islamic world will be honored at the first Arab-Islamic Media Forum, to be held in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, next month.

IQNA – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri, said that halal tourism will be a key platform for boosting cultural interaction and attracting Muslim visitors.

IQNA – The Imam Hussein (AS) Shrine has inaugurated the “Imam Hussein Cultural Center” in Pakistan to strengthen Islamic unity and foster connections.

IQNA – An Islamic-Christian gathering titled “Together for the family and preserving its values” was held in the city of Bara in central Albania recently.

IQNA – A senior figure at East London Mosque has defended the mosque’s handling of a charity run for men and boys, saying Muslim women in the community have a voice and do not require intervention by outsiders.

IQNA – An Egyptian Islamic preacher emphasized the importance of Muslims paying attention to religious customs and traditions during pilgrimage, saying that visiting the shrines of the Prophet’s (PBUH) family is an act of worship that reminds Muslims of the hereafter and requires politeness and moderation.

IQNA – The Islamic Center of Vienna in the capital of Austria hosted non-Muslims and those interested in learning about Islam during a Mosque Open Day program this past weekend.

IQNA – A new initiative has been launched in the Philippines to strengthen the Southeast Asian country’s position in the competitive global halal tourism market.