Karbala Hosts Calligraphy Exhibition with a Focus on Imam Hussein’s Uprising
IQNA – A three-day Arabic calligraphy exhibition titled "In the Path of Ashura" has opened in the revered area between the shrines of Imam Hussein (AS) and Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, Iraq.
65th Malaysia Int’l Quran Contest Slated for Aug. 2 with Participation of 50 Countries
IQNA – The 65th edition of Malaysia’s International Quran Recital and Memorization Assembly (MTHQA) will be launched at the World Trade Center Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) on August 2.
Shahmoradi Recites Verse from Surah Nisa
IQNA – Reciting verse 74 of Surah An-Nisa, Iranian qari Yunes Shahmoradi joined a campaign launched by the International Quran News Agency in the aftermath of US-Israeli aggression on Iran.
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.
Quranic Activities
Egypt Launches First Nat’l Online Quran Memorization, Recitation Competition
IQNA – Egypt’s Ministry of Awqaf has announced the launch of the country’s first national online Quran memorization and recitation competition.
14 Jul 2025, 16:20
Political
Talks Must Lead to End of Israeli Aggression: Hamas, Islamic Jihad
IQNA – Any indirect negotiations with the Israeli regime must result in a complete end to the war on Gaza, among other things, two Gaza-based Palestinian resistance movements said.
14 Jul 2025, 11:56
Religious Activities
Registration for Partaking in Arbaeen Pilgrimage to Begin in Iran This Week
IQNA – Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization will launch this week the registration process for those wishing to take part in this year’s Arbaeen procession in Iraq.
14 Jul 2025, 09:51
World
Gaza Devastation Should Remain for Decades: Israeli Minister
IQNA – An Israeli regime cabinet minister said the Gaza Strip should remain in a state of ruin for decades.
13 Jul 2025, 12:37
