Three Gaza Sisters Memorize Entire Quran Amid War, Starvation, Displacement
IQNA – In war-torn Gaza, three Palestinian sisters have completed memorizing the entire Quran despite enduring Israeli bombardment, forced displacement, and severe hunger.
Arbaeen March A Source of Soft Power for Muslim Ummah
IQNA – An Iranian former diplomat considered the annual Arbaeen march as one of the sources of soft power for Iran and the entire Islamic Ummah.
Mecca Int’l Quran Competition: Robots Deployed to Enhance Visitor Experience
IQNA – Interactive robots have been deployed at the 45th edition of the international Quran competition in Mecca to enhance visitor experience.
In Pictures: 2025 Arbaeen Pilgrims Make Stop at Imam Ali Shrine
IQNA – Tens of thousands of pilgrims arrive every day at the shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf to start an on-foot journey towards Karbala. Photos were taken on August 10, 2025.
Quranic Activities
Quran-Inspired Art Exhibition Opens amid Arbaeen Pilgrimage in Karbala
IQNA – A Quran-themed art exhibition has been set up along the Arbaeen pilgrimage route to showcase the values of Imam Hussein’s (AS) movement through visual arts.
10 Aug 2025, 11:52
Political
Countering Israeli Aggression Main Priority: Hezbollah
IQNA – The secretary general of the Hezbollah rejected calls for the resistance movement to disarm, stressing that the Lebanese government should prioritize countering the decades-long Israeli aggression.
06 Aug 2025, 09:38
Religious Activities
Pilgrims Mourn in Largest Arbaeen Quranic Tent on Najaf-Karbala Road
IQNA – Mourning and awareness-raising ceremonies are held at the largest Quranic tent on the path of Arbaeen pilgrims in Iraq.
10 Aug 2025, 14:15
World
Three-Day Holiday Announced in Iraq’s Diyala to Better Serve Arbaeen Pilgrims
IQNA – Amid the surge in arrival of Arbaeen pilgrims, the governor of Diyala in eastern Iraq announced that the province would be closed for three days to serve the pilgrims.
10 Aug 2025, 15:56
