Arbaeen An Opportunity to Showcase New Islamic Civilization: Official
IQNA – An Iranian cultural official described the annual Arbaeen procession as an opportunity to demonstrate the new Islamic civilization.
Spanish Bishop Denounces Arson Attack Targeting Mosque, Offers Support for Muslim Community
IQNA – A Spanish bishop condemned a suspected arson attack on a mosque under construction in Piera, Catalonia, offering Church resources to the Muslim community.
Pope Stresses Immediate End to Israeli Slaughter of People in Gaza
IQNA – The leader of the Catholic Church stressed the need for an immediate end to the Israeli regime's aggression on Gaza.
Quran Memorization Workshop Launched in Iraq’s Karbala
IQNA – The third specialized training workshop on new methods of memorizing the Quran began at the Zuhair Bin Al-Qain school in Karbala, Iraq.
Quranic Activities
Egypt Int’l Quran Contest: Awqaf Ministry Announces Date for Selection Test
IQNA – The Egyptian Ministry of Awqaf announced the names of Egyptian participants who qualified for the special oral selection test to participate in the 32nd edition of the country’s international Quran competition, and the date of the test.
16 Jul 2025, 19:22
Political
Israel Sought US Support After Being ‘Pinned to Ground’ by Iran’s Retaliation: Leader
IQNA – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution says the failure of the Israeli regime in the face of Iran’s retaliatory strikes compelled them to seek US help.
16 Jul 2025, 14:58
Religious Activities
2025 Arbaeen Pilgrimage Begins in Iraq from Southern Tip of Al-Faw
IQNA – The 1447 AH Arbaeen pilgrimage has officially begun, with pilgrims setting out on foot from Ras al-Bisheh, located in Iraq’s southernmost region of Al-Faw, toward the city of Karbala.
14 Jul 2025, 12:42
World
Islamophobic Attacks Target Somali-American Candidate in Minneapolis Mayoral Race
IQNA – Omar Fateh, a Somali-American state senator running for mayor of Minneapolis, has come under a wave of Islamophobic and racist attacks following his campaign announcement.
16 Jul 2025, 17:12
