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An Egyptian Figure Who Supervised Recording of Quran Recitations by Five Prominent Qaris

IQNA – Sheikh Sayid Amir Othman was the former Sheikh (chief) of Quran reciters in Egypt who supervised the recording of the Quran recited by five great Egyptian qaris.
Qaris Links in Chain of Protecting Quran since Advent of Islam
IQNA – A senior Iranian Quran expert said qaris have been the leaders in the process of protecting the Holy Quran from distortion since the advent of Islam.
13:11 , 2026 May 23
58 Countries to Compete in Finals of Iran’s 42nd Int’l Quran Contest
IQNA – The final round of the 42nd International Quran Competition of the Islamic Republic of Iran will be held with the participation of representatives from 58 countries an official said.
14:26 , 2026 May 21
Formal Request Filed to Make Quran Compulsory in Punjab’s Private Schools
IQNA – The Punjab School Education Department is now considering a formal request that would require all private schools across the Pakistani province to offer compulsory Quran education.
08:53 , 2026 May 20
Swedish Translation of Quran Unveiled in Stockholm
IQNA – A new version of a Swedish translation of the Quran was unveiled in a ceremony in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, in collaboration with the Malaysia’s Restu Foundation.
09:07 , 2026 May 18
Gaza Children Shine in ‘Noor’ Quranic Campaign
IQNA – In a program in Gaza, 65 children participating in the “Noor (Light)” Quranic campaign recited parts of the Holy Quran in front of their teachers and were honored by officials and parents.
16:47 , 2026 May 19
Ensuring Correct Quran Printing: Pakistan’s Punjab Reconstitutes Oversight Board
IQNA – In a bid to protect the Holy Quran from printing errors or textual deviations, the Punjab government in Pakistan has reconstituted the provincial Quran Board.
11:18 , 2026 May 19
Sana’a School Honors Quran Memorizers  
IQNA – A ceremony was held in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a Monday to honor memorizers of the Holy Quran.
10:31 , 2026 May 19
Yemenis Continue Large-Scale Rallies Condemning Quran Desecration, Backing Gaza, Lebanon
IQNA – Demonstrators filled the streets in several cities across Yemen on Sunday, responding to calls for mass rallies in support of the Quran, al-Aqsa Mosque, and solidarity with Gaza and Lebanon.
08:33 , 2026 May 18
Mosques: A Quranic Refuge for Ukrainian Children in War
IQNA – Despite the war, the mosques in the Ukrainian city of Lviv are filled with the sound of children reciting the Quran.
18:42 , 2026 May 16
Quranic Station Launched in Kadhimiya on Imam Jawad Martyrdom Anniversary
IQNA – A Quranic station dedicated to the pilgrims was set up in the holy city of Kadhimiya, Iraq, on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Jawad (AS).
14:25 , 2026 May 17
Russia’s Grand Mufti Highlights Quran’s Emphasis on Diversity as Sign of God
IQNA – The Noble Quran teaches us to see in the diversity of peoples the signs of the Almighty and calls us to mutual knowledge, respect, and cooperation, Russia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin said.
09:48 , 2026 May 17
Islamic Center in Austria’s Capital Holds Quran Contest 
IQNA – The Islamic Center of Vienna in the capital of Austria hosted the annual Quran competition as part of “Iqra” the Quranic program.
08:16 , 2026 May 16