IQNA – Cultural traditions and narrow interpretations of religious texts continue to hinder the realization of women’s rights in some Muslim societies, according to an Iranian researcher.
IQNA – Taken on May 17, 2025, these photos show pilgrims visiting the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina as they prepare for the 2025 Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca set to begin in Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks.
IQNA – As the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage draws near, members of Iran’s Noor Quranic Convoy are preparing to adjust their performances to better engage an audience of older and less-educated pilgrims.
IQNA – The secretary general of Lebanon’s Hezbollah described former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi as one of the major figures supporting the Islamic resistance.
IQNA – Iran’s representative in this year’s edition of Malaysia’s international Holy Quran competition will not be attending the first stage of the contest.
IQNA – A National Headquarters for the Development and Promotion of the Culture of Nahj al-Balagha is planned in Iran, the Quran and Etrat Deputy of the Culture and Islamic Guidance Ministry said.
IQNA – A rare collection of Islamic artefacts, including items associated with the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) tomb and the Kaaba in Mecca, is set to be showcased in Huddersfield this weekend as the annual Hajj pilgrimage approaches in Saudi Arabia.
IQNA – A rare handwritten Quran manuscript, believed to date back to the 14th century, has been restored and digitized after undergoing professional conservation efforts.
IQNA – Omid Reza Rahimi is a visually-impaired qari and Quran memorizer who is a member of Iran’s Quranic convoy for Hajj, known as the Noor (light) Convoy.
