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Great Prophet Quran Competition for Female Students Opens in Sana’a

Great Prophet Quran Competition for Female Students Opens in Sana’a

IQNA – The annual Al-Rasoul Al-Aazam (Great Prophet) Competition was inaugurated in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a on Sunday.
08:33 , 2026 Aug 17
World Quran Assembly Launched in Turkey’s Istanbul

World Quran Assembly Launched in Turkey’s Istanbul

IQNA – The officials of the 11th Istanbul International Book Fair announced the establishment of the “World Quran Assembly” on the sidelines of the first day of the event.
08:03 , 2026 Aug 17
Historical Speeches of Al-Azhar Grand Imams to Be Broadcast on Egypt Quran Radio

Historical Speeches of Al-Azhar Grand Imams to Be Broadcast on Egypt Quran Radio

IQNA – The Egyptian National Media Organization announced the launch of a new program entitled “Grand Imam” dedicated to the speeches and sermons of the Imams of Al-Azhar over the past decades.
17:33 , 2026 Aug 16
Palestine Awqaf Ministry Holding 25th Al-Aqsa Quran Competition

Palestine Awqaf Ministry Holding 25th Al-Aqsa Quran Competition

IQNA – The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs said the 25th Al-Aqsa Quran Memorization and Interpretation Competition will be held with the participation of Quran activists from various governorates of the Gaza Strip.
16:11 , 2026 Aug 16
Ceremonies Planned Marking Arbaeen of Martyred Leader’s Funeral

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.
15:36 , 2026 Aug 16
Muslim Prayer Sign at Sheffield Cemetery Vandalized; Police Launch Probe

Muslim Prayer Sign at Sheffield Cemetery Vandalized; Police Launch Probe

IQNA – In an attack deemed “unacceptable” by an Islamic group, a prayer sign placed at a cemetery in Sheffield, the UK, was vandalized.
14:37 , 2026 Aug 16
Hate Crime Probe Sought in Long Island Mosque Site Vandalism  

Hate Crime Probe Sought in Long Island Mosque Site Vandalism  

IQNA – State and federal law enforcement authorities in New York are urged to investigate reported hate vandalism targeting a mosque site on Long Island as a possible hate crime.
13:43 , 2026 Aug 16
UK Muslims Urged to Pray for Rain  

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).
13:08 , 2026 Aug 16
Scholar Urges Shift from Limited to Civilizational Readings of Islam

Scholar Urges Shift from Limited to Civilizational Readings of Islam

IQNA – Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, head of Iran’s seminaries, has stressed the need to move beyond limited interpretations of Islam toward a comprehensive, civilizational understanding of its teachings and social mission.
12:06 , 2026 Aug 16
Iranian Cleric Says AI Should Drive Transformation in Quranic Studies

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.
11:33 , 2026 Aug 16
Quran Camp Planned to be Held in Maldives’ ADh. Mahibadhoo

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.
11:03 , 2026 Aug 16
Arab League Slams Israel's Dangerous Escalation in Lebanon

Arab League Slams Israel's Dangerous Escalation in Lebanon

IQNA – The Arab League on Saturday strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, which have resulted in civilian casualties, warning that the escalation threatens to undermine efforts to resolve the conflict and end the occupation.
10:03 , 2026 Aug 16
Norway: Interfaith Dialogue Addresses Identity, Discrimination and Anti-Muslim Hate

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 and the distinction between legitimate criticism of religion and hatred targeting entire communities.
09:49 , 2026 Aug 16
Siege and Attacks: Life Under Settler Violence in Qusra

Siege and Attacks: Life Under Settler Violence in Qusra

IQNA – Families in the Palestinian village of Qusra, south of Nablus, say they have been subjected to repeated attacks by Israeli settlers, with some forced to leave their homes as tensions rise in the occupied West Bank.
09:34 , 2026 Aug 16
Iran Condemns Israeli Aggression, Emphasizes Lebanon’s Right to Defend Itself   

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.
08:51 , 2026 Aug 16
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