Bahrainis Denounce Israeli Delegation’s Visit
TEHRAN (IQNA) – People held demonstrations in Bahrain in protest at an Israeli delegation’s visit to the Persian Gulf Arab country.
Imam Hussein (AS) Holy Shrine’s Flag Replaced
TEHRAN (IQNA) – In a ceremony on Sunday evening, the flag of the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala, Iraq, northeast Iran, was replaced.
8,000 Worshipers Perform Evening Prayers at Mecca Grand Mosque
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Some 8,000 worshipers performed the evening prayer in the Grand Mosque on Sunday.
Indonesia President Warns Not to Rush Coronavirus Vaccines amid Halal Concern
TEHRAN (IQNA) – The president of the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, Joko Widodo, called on Monday for Indonesia not to rush the rollout of coronavirus vaccines, citing concerns over public awareness...
Quranic Activities
Iranian Qari to Attend Online Quran Recitation Program to Be Organized in India
TEHRAN (IQNA) – An online Quran recitation program is planned to be organized by an Indian society on the occasion of the lunar Hijri month of Rabi al-Awal.
18 Oct 2020, 09:54
Political
Majority of Bahrainis against Normalization Deal with Israel
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Bahrain’s largest opposition group calls on the United Nations to intervene in the kingdom’s unbridled push to deepen its relations with the Israeli regime, saying the move falls short of the general population’s consent.
18 Oct 2020, 17:01
Religious Activities
Astan Quds Razavi Urges Virtual Pilgrimage amid Pandemic
TEHRAN (IQNA) – The Astan Quds Razavi – the custodianship of Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine- urged the devotees of Ahl-ul-Byat (AS) to do the Ziyarah (pilgrimage) online instead of traveling to Mashhad to visit the holy shrine.
14 Oct 2020, 10:46
World
India’s Assam Minister Says Gov’t Money Should Not Be Spent for Teaching Quran
TEHRAN (IQNA) – The education minister in India’s state of Assam on Tuesday (October 13) said that the government money could not be used to teach the Quran.
14 Oct 2020, 10:17
