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Yobe Hosts Nat’l Quran Contest Attended by Memorizers from 36 Nigeria States

Yobe Hosts Nat’l Quran Contest Attended by Memorizers from 36 Nigeria States

IQNA – A Quran memorization competition was held in Damaturu, capital of the Nigerian state of Yobe, on Saturday.
09:19 , 2025 May 18
Rare Islamic Artefacts Go on Display in England Ahead of Hajj Pilgrimage

Rare Islamic Artefacts Go on Display in England Ahead of Hajj Pilgrimage

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.
08:24 , 2025 May 18
Centuries-Old Quran Manuscript from Montenegro Restored, Digitized

Centuries-Old Quran Manuscript from Montenegro Restored, Digitized

IQNA – A rare handwritten Quran manuscript, believed to date back to the 14th century, has been restored and digitized after undergoing professional conservation efforts.
08:08 , 2025 May 18
Iranian Visually-Impaired Qari Recites Quran in Medina (+Video)   

Iranian Visually-Impaired Qari Recites Quran in Medina (+Video)   

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.
22:35 , 2025 May 17
Calligraphy Festival in Algeria Brings together Calligraphers from Various Muslim Countries

Calligraphy Festival in Algeria Brings together Calligraphers from Various Muslim Countries

IQNA – The 13th international Arabic calligraphy festival in Algeria was held in the city of al-Madiya, featuring calligraphers from various Islamic countries.
21:02 , 2025 May 17
Brunei Nat’l Quran Contest for Youth: Preliminary Round Concludes

Brunei Nat’l Quran Contest for Youth: Preliminary Round Concludes

IQNA – The qualifying round of Brunei’s National Quran Reading Competition for Youth was held in the Southeast Asian country from May 14 to 16.
19:33 , 2025 May 17
Let's Not Waste Time: UN to Resume Aid Delivery to Gaza

Let's Not Waste Time: UN to Resume Aid Delivery to Gaza

IQNA – The United Nations is planning to resume aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip, according to the UN relief chief.
18:44 , 2025 May 17
Algeria Conference Investigates Quran’s Role in Preservation of Arabic

Algeria Conference Investigates Quran’s Role in Preservation of Arabic

IQNA – Algeria hosted a conference on the role of the Quran in the formation and development of the Arabic language.
17:16 , 2025 May 17
US Has Used Its Power for Massacre in Gaza: Ayatollah Khamenei

US Has Used Its Power for Massacre in Gaza: Ayatollah Khamenei

IQNA – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei dismissed as a lie the US president’s claim that he wants to use power for peace.
16:12 , 2025 May 17
Over 30,000 Iranian Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

Over 30,000 Iranian Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

IQNA – More than 30,000 Iranian pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, according to official figures released Friday night.
15:19 , 2025 May 17
Muslim Cohesion Important in Confronting Global Challenges: ICRO Chief

Muslim Cohesion Important in Confronting Global Challenges: ICRO Chief

IQNA – Solidarity and cohesion among Muslims play a significant role in confronting global challenges, the head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) said.
14:13 , 2025 May 17
Quran Calls Hajj 'Flag of Islam': Cleric

Quran Calls Hajj 'Flag of Islam': Cleric

IQNA – The annual Hajj pilgrimage is described in the Quran as teh flag of Islam, an Iranian cleric said.
13:01 , 2025 May 17
Los Angeles Police Investigate Vandalism at Islamic Center as Hate Crime

Los Angeles Police Investigate Vandalism at Islamic Center as Hate Crime

IQNA – Authorities in Los Angeles are investigating an act of vandalism at a Koreatown mosque as a potential hate crime, following a weekend incident that has prompted strong condemnation from community and faith leaders.
12:13 , 2025 May 17
Yemen Scene of Massive Rally in Solidarity with Palestine Again

Yemen Scene of Massive Rally in Solidarity with Palestine Again

IQNA – Yemeni people from all walks of life took part in a massive rally in the capital Sanaa on Friday to voice support for the oppressed people of Palestine.
11:06 , 2025 May 17
Israeli Provocation: Settlers Burn Palestinian Flags at Ibrahimi Mosque Under Minister’s Lead

Israeli Provocation: Settlers Burn Palestinian Flags at Ibrahimi Mosque Under Minister’s Lead

IQNA – Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich led a provocative procession of settlers into the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron on Friday, where participants set Palestinian flags ablaze.
09:57 , 2025 May 17
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