Leader Slams Quran Desecration, Says Attacks Targeting Islam
TEHRAN (IQNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution has strongly slammed the recent Quran desecration in Sweden and the Netherlands, noting that such attacks are targeting Islam itself.
Palestinian Culture Introduced to Malaysians in Restu Festival
TEHRAN (IQNA) – One of the booths in Restu Global Quranic Arts Festival tries to raise awareness about Palestine and its culture among Malaysian visitors.
Quran Burning An Insult to All Abrahamic Religions: Iran President
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Iran’s president has slammed the desecration of the Holy Quran as an insult to all Abrahamic religions.
Muslim States Should Remind Taliban of Women’s Rights: UN Official
TEHRAN (IQNA) – The United Nations deputy secretary-general urged the Muslim countries to remind Afghanistan's de facto rulers of the rights that women have in Islam.
Quranic Activities
Restu Festival Aims to ‘Internalize’ Quranic Teachings: Advisor
TEHRAN (IQNA) – An advisor to the head of Malaysia’s Restu Foundation says the aim of the ongoing Quranic arts festival in Putrajaya and related activities is to internalize the Quran in people.
25 Jan 2023, 14:09
Political
Bahraini Cleric Urges Condemnation of Quran Desecration
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Bahrain’s top Shia cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim decried the recent Quran burning by an Islamophobe in Sweden and called on the wise in the world to strongly condemn such sacrilegious acts.
25 Jan 2023, 09:38
Religious Activities
Eight Million Pilgrims Visited Prophet’s Mosque Since Start of Lunar Year
TEHRAN (IQNA) – According to Saudi authorities, eight million pilgrims have visited the holy Prophet’s Mosque in Medina since the start of the lunar calendar year 1444 (July 31, 2022).
26 Jan 2023, 21:17
World
‘Stranger At The Gate’: Documentary Featuring Muncie Mosque Nominated for Oscar
TEHRAN (IQNA) – A short film about a US veteran who planned to bomb the Islamic Center of Muncie but found friends inside and converted to Islam has been nominated for an Academy Award.
26 Jan 2023, 11:36
