58 Countries to Compete in Finals of Iran’s 42nd Int’l Quran Contest
IQNA – The final round of the 42nd International Quran Competition of the Islamic Republic of Iran will be held with the participation of representatives from 58 countries an official said.
Role of Russian Orientalist Movement in Development of Quran Translation
IQNA – Some believe that Russians’ interest in translating the Quran has no historical roots and arose solely as a result of the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Michigan Muslim Leaders Say San Diego Mosque Attack Signifies National Islamophobia Crisis
IQNA – While the attack happened 2,000 miles away, the grief and alarm rippled directly to southeast Michigan on Wednesday.
Bahraini Shias Arrested for Attending Ceremony Marking Imam Jawad Martyrdom Anniversary
IQNA – Bahraini security forces summoned and arrested a number of Shia Muslim citizens for attending a mourning ceremony marking the martyrdom anniversary ceremony of Imam Jawad (AS).
Quranic Activities
Gold-Inked Ottoman-Era Quran Draws Crowds at Doha Book Fair
IQNA – Gold ink shimmers across centuries-old pages at the Doha International Book Fair this week, where a rare Ottoman-era Quran — once commissioned for Ottoman royalty — is being shown publicly.
19 May 2026, 18:48
Political
Leader Honors Memory of Former President Raisi
IQNA – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei hailed the memory of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, praising his sense of responsibility and his youth-oriented approach.
20 May 2026, 16:49
Religious Activities
Last Batch of Iranian Pilgrims Arrive in Land of Revelation for Hajj 2026
IQNA – With the arrival of the last group of Iranian pilgrims in Medina for Hajj 2026, the process of sending pilgrims to the Land of Revelation has been completed.
19 May 2026, 14:08
World
San Diego Mosque Shooters’ Manifesto Reveals Blueprint of Far-Right Radicalization
IQNA – Before the gunfire, there was the manifesto—a 75-page document allegedly written by the two teens who murdered three worshipers at the San Diego Islamic Center on Monday.
21 May 2026, 08:39
