IQNA – Several leading Quran reciters from the Islamic world will be honored at the first Arab-Islamic Media Forum, to be held in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, next month.

IQNA – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri, said that halal tourism will be a key platform for boosting cultural interaction and attracting Muslim visitors.

IQNA – The Imam Hussein (AS) Shrine has inaugurated the “Imam Hussein Cultural Center” in Pakistan to strengthen Islamic unity and foster connections.

IQNA – An Islamic-Christian gathering titled “Together for the family and preserving its values” was held in the city of Bara in central Albania recently.

IQNA – A senior figure at East London Mosque has defended the mosque’s handling of a charity run for men and boys, saying Muslim women in the community have a voice and do not require intervention by outsiders.

IQNA – An Egyptian Islamic preacher emphasized the importance of Muslims paying attention to religious customs and traditions during pilgrimage, saying that visiting the shrines of the Prophet’s (PBUH) family is an act of worship that reminds Muslims of the hereafter and requires politeness and moderation.

IQNA – The Islamic Center of Vienna in the capital of Austria hosted non-Muslims and those interested in learning about Islam during a Mosque Open Day program this past weekend.

IQNA – A new initiative has been launched in the Philippines to strengthen the Southeast Asian country’s position in the competitive global halal tourism market.

IQNA – Iranian qari Es’haq Abdollahi has returned home after winning first place at the 23rd Moscow International Quran Recitation Competition.

IQNA – Members of the Muslim community in Winnipeg, the capital of the Canadian province of Manitoba, came together this weekend to celebrate the opening of a new mosque in the city.

IQNA – A delegation of Palestinian academics from Gaza urged Muslim-majority countries to provide swift support to rehabilitate higher education infrastructure damaged during the two-year Israeli genocidal war.

IQNA – An exhibition of Islamic and Quranic calligraphy by Sri Lankan artist Amir Faisal was held at Colombo’s Perera Gallery.