Millions Attend Arbaeen Mourning Processions in Karbala
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Millions of Shia Muslims and others have gathered in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to take part in Arbaeen mourning processions.
Leader Hails Sincerity, Spiritual Illumination of Youth
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei hailed the sincerity and spiritual illumination of the youth.
Syrian President Assad Demands Complete Halt to Turkish Invasion
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad demanded a complete halt to Turkey's operation against Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria, and a full withdrawal of foreign forces illegally present in...
World’s Largest Religious Gathering Underway in Karbala for Arbaeen
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Millions of pilgrims, including a record number of Iranians, have gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arbaeen, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein,...
Quranic Activities
Iran Names Representative for Jordan’s Int’l Quran Contest
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Fatemeh Nazari has been selected as the Islamic Republic of Iran’s representative in the next international Quran competition for women in Jordan, an official said.
14 Oct 2019, 09:47
Political
More than 60 Dead in Blast at Afghanistan Mosque
TEHRAN (IQNA) – At least 62 people were killed Friday and dozens more injured in a blast at a mosque in eastern Afghanistan.
18 Oct 2019, 18:16
Religious Activities
World’s Largest Religious Gathering Underway in Karbala for Arbaeen
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Millions of pilgrims, including a record number of Iranians, have gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arbaeen, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.
18 Oct 2019, 13:38
World
New Zealand to Trial Armed Police Patrols after Christchurch Mosque Shootings
TEHRAN (IQNA) – New Zealand officials said on Friday armed police will patrol parts of the country in a trial project following heightened security concerns after a mass shooting in Christchurch in March that killed 51 people.
18 Oct 2019, 18:06
