IQNA – Five unique underground mosques located on the Mangystau peninsula in western Kazakhstan have been nominated for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

IQNA – A Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Tahfiz Certification Program has been launched in Malaysia with the aim of developing future professional huffaz (Quran memorizers) with technical skills.

IQNA – The world’s first net-zero energy mosque is ready for inauguration in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

IQNA – A copy of the Quran translation into Ukrainian was donated by the Al-Massar Islamic Cultural Center in Odessa, Ukraine, to the Mykhailo Grushevsky Regional Public Library.

IQNA – A special fundraising event was recently held to support the purchase of the Al-Wahda Mosque building in Zurich, Switzerland.

IQNA – Muslim students of various nationalities studying at Taiwanese universities held a gathering at the Grand Mosque in Taipei.

IQNA – Following significant public protests, Syria’s ministry of education has reversed its decision to reduce Islamic studies hours, restoring Quran and Islamic etiquette lessons to the curriculum for the 2025-2026 academic year.  

IQNA – The state of Sabah has the highest number of mosques recorded in Malaysia, according to Chief Minister Hajiji Noor.

IQNA – York Mosque and Islamic Centre will host its annual open day next month, inviting the wider community to learn more about Islam and challenge common misconceptions.

IQNA – A women-only swimming initiative in Smethwick is offering Bangladeshi Muslim women a chance to learn and exercise in an environment that accommodates their cultural and religious needs.

IQNA – Iraqi authorities have initiated legal proceedings against an Iraqi singer for distorting verses from the Quran during a performance, an act that has sparked outrage on social media.

IQNA – The Islamic Republic of Iran, relying on Islamic values, has taken effective steps towards improving the status of women and achieving gender justice, a lawmaker said.