Arbaeen An Opportunity to Showcase New Islamic Civilization: Official
IQNA – An Iranian cultural official described the annual Arbaeen procession as an opportunity to demonstrate the new Islamic civilization.
Spanish Bishop Denounces Arson Attack Targeting Mosque, Offers Support for Muslim Community
IQNA – A Spanish bishop condemned a suspected arson attack on a mosque under construction in Piera, Catalonia, offering Church resources to the Muslim community.
Iraq’s Top Shia Cleric Offers Condolences After Mall Fire Leaves Scores Dead
IQNA – Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the top Shia cleric in Iraq, expressed his condolences on the deaths of scores of people in a mall fire in the city of Kut.
Global Condemnation Mounts Over Israeli Strikes in Syria
IQNA – A surge of international condemnation has followed recent Israeli air and drone attacks on multiple sites in Syria.
Quranic Activities
Egypt Int’l Quran Contest: Awqaf Ministry Announces Date for Selection Test
IQNA – The Egyptian Ministry of Awqaf announced the names of Egyptian participants who qualified for the special oral selection test to participate in the 32nd edition of the country’s international Quran competition, and the date of the test.
16 Jul 2025, 19:22
Political
Israel Sought US Support After Being ‘Pinned to Ground’ by Iran’s Retaliation: Leader
IQNA – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution says the failure of the Israeli regime in the face of Iran’s retaliatory strikes compelled them to seek US help.
16 Jul 2025, 14:58
Religious Activities
2025 Arbaeen Pilgrimage Begins in Iraq from Southern Tip of Al-Faw
IQNA – The 1447 AH Arbaeen pilgrimage has officially begun, with pilgrims setting out on foot from Ras al-Bisheh, located in Iraq’s southernmost region of Al-Faw, toward the city of Karbala.
14 Jul 2025, 12:42
World
Islamophobic Attacks Target Somali-American Candidate in Minneapolis Mayoral Race
IQNA – Omar Fateh, a Somali-American state senator running for mayor of Minneapolis, has come under a wave of Islamophobic and racist attacks following his campaign announcement.
16 Jul 2025, 17:12
