Ethiopia: Islamic Council Denounces Hijab Ban in Schools
IQNA – The Tigray Islamic Affairs Supreme Council has expressed strong opposition to a recent ban on hijabs in schools in Axum town, warning that it may resort to "further peaceful measures in consultation with believers" if the issue remains unresolved.
18:24 , 2025 Jan 06
Victims Remembered on Anniversary of Zaria Massacre in Nigeria
IQNA – The anniversary of the 2015 Zaria massacre, where hundreds of Shia Muslims were killed during a standoff with the Nigerian Army was commemorated on Sunday.
17:16 , 2025 Jan 06
Gaza Genocide: Israeli Soldiers Warned They Might Be Arrested Abroad  
IQNA – Israeli soldiers have been warned they risk getting arrested when traveling abroad over the genocidal war in Gaza.
16:20 , 2025 Jan 06
Advocacy Group Deplores US Administration’s Normalization of Genocide in Gaza
IQNA – The administration of US President Joe Biden has ’normalized the genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said.
15:19 , 2025 Jan 06
Almost 1000 Mosques in Gaza Damaged or Destroyed by Israeli Forces
IQNA – More than 960 mosques across the Gaza Strip have been either damaged or destroyed in 2024 as a result of Israeli attacks, according to the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs.
08:28 , 2025 Jan 06
Historic Ottawa Building to Become Downtown's First Major Mosque
IQNA – A historic building near downtown Ottawa is being repurposed into a mosque by a group of local Muslim community members.
17:16 , 2025 Jan 05
Number of Journalists Killed in Israeli Attacks on Gaza Exceeds 200: Media Group
IQNA – Ten Palestinian journalists were killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza last month, a media group said, noting that the total number of journalists killed in the attacks since October 2023 has surpassed 200.
16:25 , 2025 Jan 05
Dubai Police Investigate Viral Video Allegedly Mocking Muslim Woman in Burqa
IQNA – A viral video circulating on social media has sparked controversy and cultural debate in Dubai, prompting an official investigation by local authorities.
14:36 , 2025 Jan 05
Al-Azhar Chief Emphasizes End to Gaza Suffering in New Year
IQNA – The imam of Al-Azhar, in a meeting with the bishop of Egypt’s Coptic Church, emphasized the necessity of using the New Year occasion to put an end to the sufferings of the people of Gaza.
14:04 , 2025 Jan 05
‘If Christ Was Among Us’: Pope Francis Receives Special Plaque
IQNA – A plaque containing excerpts from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution’s speeches on Prophet Jesus (AS), has been presented to the Pope.
11:48 , 2025 Jan 05
Houston Muslims Condemn New Orleans ‘Atrocity’, Say There Is No Justification for It
IQNA – Muslims in Houston, US state of Texas, denounce the recent terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed 12 people and underline that such acts have no place in Islam.
08:37 , 2025 Jan 05
Israeli Soldier to Be Investigated in Brazil for War Crimes in Gaza
IQNA – A court in Brazil directed police to investigate an Israeli soldier accused of war crimes in the Gaza Strip.
20:18 , 2025 Jan 04