Over 21 Million Pilgrims Attend 2025 Arbaeen in Iraq, Authorities Say
IQNA – More than 21 million people took part in this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq, according to figures released by the shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS).
‘Orderly and Professional’: Iranian Arbiter Praises 2025 Malaysia Int’l Quran Contest
IQNA – Iranian Quran expert Gholam Reza Shahmiveh praised Malaysia’s long-standing tradition of organizing international Quran competitions, calling it a model of professionalism and cultural identity.
‘Cowardly Act’: Arson Attempt Targets Muslim Prayer Room in Eastern France
IQNA – French authorities have launched an investigation after an arson attempt against a Muslim prayer hall in Châtillon-sur-Seine, an act condemned by officials as cowardly and anti-Muslim.
One Killed, Another Injured in Shooting outside Sweden Mosque
IQNA – One man was killed and another injured when a shooting happened near a mosque in the city of Orebro in Sweden on Friday amid a growing trend of Islamophobia in the Scandinavian country.
Quranic Activities
Mecca Int’l Quran Contest Finals Conclude
IQNA – The final round of the 45th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran concluded at the Grand Mosque in Mecca on Thursday.
15 Aug 2025, 12:32
Political
Disarming Hezbollah Would Turn Lebanon into Another Syria, Expert Says
IQNA – Hezbollah will definitely not accept the Lebanese government’s disarmament plan, an Iranian political analyst said, adding that one of the main concerns of the Lebanese people is that their country will turn into another Syria.
16 Aug 2025, 13:12
Religious Activities
Iraq Hosts Over 4 Million Foreign Pilgrims for Arbaeen
IQNA – Iraq’s Ministry of Interior says more than four million foreign pilgrims participated in this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage.
14 Aug 2025, 17:14
World
Hijabi Muslim Woman Assaulted on Ottawa Bus in Hate-Motivated Attack
IQNA – A young Muslim woman wearing hijab was assaulted and threatened aboard an Ottawa city bus in Kanata, in what police are investigating as a hate-motivated crime.
13 Aug 2025, 09:25
