Iranian Cleric Says AI Should Drive Transformation in Quranic Studies
IQNA – An Iranian cleric called for artificial intelligence to be treated not merely as a support tool but as a driver of transformation in Quranic studies and activities.
Mecca Int’l Quran Competition Participants Receive Cash Prizes
IQNA – Winners and other participants in the 46th King Abdulaziz international Quran contest, which concluded in Mecca earlier this week, were awarded cash prizes at the end of the Quranic event.
Iran Condemns Israeli Aggression, Emphasizes Lebanon’s Right to Defend Itself
IQNA – Iran denounced the Israeli regime’s continued aggression on Lebanon, emphasizing the Arab country’s legal and legitimate right to use all means to defend itself.
Norway: Interfaith Dialogue Addresses Identity, Discrimination and Anti-Muslim Hate
IQNA – The Norwegian Islamic Dialogue Network participated in “Arendalsuka,” Norway’s annual public debate forum, where it discussed issues including religious identity, freedom of expression, discrimination...
Quranic Activities
Quran Camp Planned to be Held in Maldives’ ADh. Mahibadhoo
IQNA – A camp featuring three Quran recitation competitions, teaching workshops, and a children's evening is planned to be held in ADh. Mahibadhoo, an island town in central Maldives.
16 Aug 2026, 11:03
Political
Ceremonies Planned Marking Arbaeen of Martyred Leader’s Funeral
IQNA – Ceremonies will be held in the cities of Tehran, Qom and Mashhad next week to mark the Arbaeen (40th day after) the funeral and burial of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
16 Aug 2026, 15:36
Religious Activities
Five Million Pilgrims Visit Najaf on Anniversary of Holy Prophet’s Demise
IQNA – The number of pilgrims visiting the holy city of Najaf on the anniversary of the demise of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) reached five million this year.
13 Aug 2026, 13:54
Baghdad Friday Imam: Arbaeen Pilgrimage A Manifestation Islam’s Power: Iraqi Cleric
2026 Aug 08, 18:20
Consultations with Iraq to Facilitate Next Year's Arbaeen Procession Begin: Official
2026 Aug 06, 13:06
World
UK Muslims Urged to Pray for Rain
IQNA – Amid an unprecedented drought and severe water shortages that threaten agriculture and the environment, Muslim scholars in the UK have called on mosque imams and worshippers to revive the tradition of “Istisqa” (prayer for rain).
16 Aug 2026, 13:08
