Late Qari Farajullah Shazli’s Quranic Heritage Donated to Egyptian Radio

IQNA – A collection of cultural property and personal Quranic heritage of late Sheikh Farajullah Shazli, one of Egypt’s renowned qaris, was donated to the country’s Quran Radio.

13:49 , 2025 Aug 16

Disarming Hezbollah Would Turn Lebanon into Another Syria, Expert Says

IQNA – Hezbollah will definitely not accept the Lebanese government’s disarmament plan, an Iranian political analyst said, adding that one of the main concerns of the Lebanese people is that their country will turn into another Syria.

13:12 , 2025 Aug 16

In Pictures: Millions Observe Arbaeen 2025 as Night Falls on Karbala

IQNA – Pilgrims filled the holy shrines of Imam Hussein (AS) and Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala on August 14, 2025, to mark Arbaeen. The annual commemoration, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, drew millions from Iraq and abroad for prayers and mourning rituals.

11:32 , 2025 Aug 16

‘Cowardly Act’: Arson Attempt Targets Muslim Prayer Room in Eastern France

IQNA – French authorities have launched an investigation after an arson attempt against a Muslim prayer hall in Châtillon-sur-Seine, an act condemned by officials as cowardly and anti-Muslim.

09:54 , 2025 Aug 16

‘Orderly and Professional’: Iranian Arbiter Praises 2025 Malaysia Int’l Quran Contest

IQNA – Iranian Quran expert Gholam Reza Shahmiveh praised Malaysia’s long-standing tradition of organizing international Quran competitions, calling it a model of professionalism and cultural identity.

09:21 , 2025 Aug 16

One Killed, Another Injured in Shooting outside Sweden Mosque

IQNA – One man was killed and another injured when a shooting happened near a mosque in the city of Orebro in Sweden on Friday amid a growing trend of Islamophobia in the Scandinavian country.

08:35 , 2025 Aug 16

Over 21 Million Pilgrims Attend 2025 Arbaeen in Iraq, Authorities Say

IQNA – More than 21 million people took part in this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq, according to figures released by the shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS).

08:14 , 2025 Aug 16

Arbaeen Mourning Rituals in World’s Largest Covered Bazaar

IQNA – Mourning rituals for the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) in the world’s largest covered historical bazaar in Tabriz begins every year on the 8th of Muharram and continues until the 12th of Muharram, culminating on the day of Arbaeen.

21:58 , 2025 Aug 15