Religious Melodies Section Concludes at Iran’s 48th National Quran Contest
IQNA – The religious melodies section of Iran’s 48th National Holy Quran Competition concluded on Monday in Sanandaj, marking the end of the first segment of the final round.
Iran Won’t Submit to US ‘Bullying’ on Nuclear Program: Ayatollah Khamenei
IQNA – Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says the United States has no right to dictate terms to Iran on its nuclear program, stressing that the nation will not submit to Washington’s “bullying”.
Iranian Qari Wins 23rd Moscow International Quran Recitation Competition
IQNA – Iranian qari Es’haq Abdollahi claimed first place at the 23rd Moscow International Quran Recitation Competition on Saturday.
Eminent Egyptian Qari Hails Revival of Sheikh al-Qurra Position
IQNA – Ahmed Ahmed Naina, a senior Egyptian Quran reciter, said the revival of the position of Sheikh al-Qurra (Chief Reciter) in the country will bring prominent qaris back to the recitation scene.
Quranic Activities
Preliminary Rounds Underway in 28th Sharjah Holy Quran and Sunnah Award
IQNA – The preliminary stage of the 28th Sharjah Holy Quran and Sunnah Award is in progress in Sharjah, with hundreds of participants from across the UAE competing in various categories.
20 Oct 2025, 12:23
Political
Ayatollah Sistani’s Office Issues Statement on His Stance on Iraqi Elections
IQNA – The office of Iraq’s top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani issued a statement on reports about the senior cleric’s stance regarding the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iraq.
19 Oct 2025, 14:47
Religious Activities
Cooperation in Holy Quran/6
Society’s Right to Natural Wealth; Axis of Cooperation
IQNA – In addition to the fact that property originally belongs to God, who entrusted it to man, natural wealth also belongs to all members of society, because this wealth was created for all people, not for specific individuals or groups.
20 Oct 2025, 09:00
World
Al-Azhar Observatory Warns of AI Misuse to Spread Anti-Muslim Hate in India
IQNA – Al-Azhar’s Observatory for Combating Extremism has warned that artificial intelligence is being misused to fuel hatred against Muslims in India.
20 Oct 2025, 12:00
