Evaluation Concludes for Preliminary Round of 7th Int’l Student Quran Contest
IQNA – The preliminary assessment of recitation entries for the 7th International Quran Competition for Muslim Students has been completed, with submissions from 36 countries reviewed.
Israeli Strikes Kill 26 in Gaza as Hamas Agrees to Ceasefire Proposal
IQNA – At least 26 Palestinians were killed in fresh Israeli attacks across Gaza on Tuesday, even as Hamas confirmed its acceptance of a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal.
Victory of Blood over Sword A Divine Sunnah: Scholar
IQNA – It is a divine Sunnah (law) that the blood of truth should triumph over the sword of falsehood, an Iranian religious scholar said.
Quran Competition Participants Visit Historic Mosques, Sites in Medina
IQNA – Contestants of the 45th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition visited historic mosques and landmarks in Medina as part of a cultural program organized by Saudi authorities.
Quranic Activities
Russian Republic of Ingushetia Hosts Int’l Quran Contest
IQNA – The second international competition on recitation and memorization of the Holy Quran was held in the Republic of Ingushetia in Russia.
19 Aug 2025, 13:15
Political
‘Greater Israel’ Project Thrives on Dependent Rulers: Former Diplomat
IQNA – The so-called “Greater Israel” project is a continuation of long-standing Zionist ambitions to expand occupied territories, a former Iranian diplomat says.
18 Aug 2025, 09:27
Religious Activities
7 Million Pilgrims Expected to Visit Mashhad in Coming Days: Official
IQNA – It is expected that more than seven million pilgrims will visit the holy city of Mashhad, northeast Iran, in the last five days of the lunar Hijri month of Safar, an official said.
18 Aug 2025, 13:26
World
Michigan Man Arrested Over Threats Against Arbaeen Procession
IQNA – Police in Michigan arrested a man accused of making anti-Muslim threats against participants of an Arbaeen procession in Dearborn.
19 Aug 2025, 11:41
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