Judges Praise Rising Standards as Fierce Final Closes 65th MTHQA
IQNA – Rising performance levels marked the close of Malaysia’s 65th International Quran Competition (MTHQA), where judges commended standout recitation and memorisation.
3 Million Foreign Pilgrims in Iraq for Arbaeen So Far
IQNA – More than 3 million foreign pilgrims have so far entered Iraq to participate in the annual Arbaeen procession, the country’s interior minister said.
Death Threats Target Sydney Mosque After Plans for Weekly Adhan Broadcast
IQNA – Leaders of one of Australia’s largest mosques say they have received death threats after plans to install new loudspeakers for the Muslim call to prayer.
Fire Quickly Contained at Cordoba’s Historic Mosque-Cathedral
IQNA – Firefighters in Spain have swiftly extinguished a blaze at Cordoba’s mosque-cathedral, preventing what officials said could have been a major disaster.
Quranic Activities
128 Countries to Take Part in Mecca Int’l Quran Contest
IQNA – The Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca will start hosting an international Quran competition on Saturday.
08 Aug 2025, 08:49
Political
Countering Israeli Aggression Main Priority: Hezbollah
IQNA – The secretary general of the Hezbollah rejected calls for the resistance movement to disarm, stressing that the Lebanese government should prioritize countering the decades-long Israeli aggression.
06 Aug 2025, 09:38
Religious Activities
Arbaeen Procession Full of Invisible, Transformational Stories: Scholar
IQNA – The Arbaeen pilgrimage is not just a physical walk—it is a deeply human and spiritual journey that carries stories of love, loss, and inner transformation, says an Iranian Islamic scholar.
06 Aug 2025, 10:11
World
Report Reveals Alarming Rise in Anti-Muslim Hate in Canada Since Gaza War
IQNA – A new report has highlighted a sharp rise in anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian hate across Canada since October 2023, warning of growing discrimination with serious social consequences.
07 Aug 2025, 13:23
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