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Sheikh Awad Al-Faradi, Inspiring Qari of Egypt’s ‘State of Recitation’

IQNA – Sheikh Awad Abdullah Al-Faradi is not only the oldest participant, but also the most inspiring of them all in the Egyptian Quranic television competition Dawlet El Telawa (State of Recitation).
4th Balkans Quran Competition Underway in Skopje
IQNA – The preliminary stage of the 4th international Quran competition of the Balkan countries was launched in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, on Saturday.
16:09 , 2026 Jul 26
Meeting Discusses Organizing Arbaeen Quranic Stations in Iraq
IQNA – The Quranic Scientific Assembly of the Astan (custodianship) of Hazrat Abbas (AS) holy shrine in Karbala, Iraq, held a special preparatory meeting for organizing the Quranic stations set up for this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage.
12:56 , 2026 Jul 26
Best of Students of Iraq’s Summer Quranic Courses Honored
IQNA – The outstanding students of the summer Quranic courses in Iraq were honored in a ceremony.
08:59 , 2026 Jul 26
Recording of First Tarteel Recitation A Milestone in Service of Quran
IQNA – The Egyptian Ministry of Awqaf commemorated the anniversary of the completion of the first recording of Tarteel recitation of the Quran on July 23, 1961.
19:32 , 2026 Jul 25
Iran Int’l Quran Contest to Be Held in Person If Conditions Are Ok
IQNA – The head of Iran’s Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization said the final stage of the country’s International Holy Quran Competition will be held in person if conditions are favorable.
10:16 , 2026 Jul 22
600 Young Quran Memorizers Honored in Gaza
IQNA – A ceremony was organized to honor 600 young Quran memorizers in the Gaza Strip.
11:52 , 2026 Jul 24
Learning to Read, Understand Quran Necessary for Young Generation: Malaysian MP
IQNA – A Malaysian lawmaker from Sarawak stressed the need for the young generation to learn to read and understand the Quran.
10:07 , 2026 Jul 24
Gaza Family Members Martyred in Israeli Attack after Celebrating Son’s Quran Memorization  
IQNA – All members of a family in the Gaza Strip were killed in Israeli airstrike hours after they celebrated their son’s completion of memorizing the Holy Quran.  
14:56 , 2026 Jul 23
Digital Quran Translations in 44 Languages Made Available Online
IQNA – Translations of the Holy Quran into 44 languages are available online free of charge.
08:14 , 2026 Jul 23
Ceremony Held to Honor Quran memorizers in Mauritania
IQNA – A ceremony was held in Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, to celebrate the complete memorization of the Holy Quran by 45 students from Amboud (M'Bout) region.
10:53 , 2026 Jul 22
Quranic Course in Brazilian Islamic Center Strengthens Children’s Connection to Faith
IQNA – The Islamic Center of Vila Cajon in São Paulo, Brazil, has provided a family-friendly environment alongside education for children participating in the “Quran and Hadith Course 2026”.
14:40 , 2026 Jul 21
Quran Memorizers March in Morocco  
IQNA – A grand procession of Quran memorizers was held in the Moroccan city of Tifelt to celebrate the completion of learning the Quran by heart.
16:05 , 2026 Jul 21