IQNA – The 45th edition of the international Quran competition underway in Mecca continued at the Grand Mosque on Monday, with 18 contestants showcasing their Quranic talents.
IQNA – Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani called on Arbaeen pilgrims to uphold timely prayer, heartfelt sincerity, and dignified modesty during their sacred journey—key pillars he says ensure spiritual acceptance and lasting reward.
IQNA – The Moukeb (service station) set up by the custodianship of the Jamkaran Mosque on the Arbaeen route in Iraq provides medical services to some 1,500 pilgrims on a daily basis.
IQNA – The Supreme Security Committee for the Million-Strong Pilgrimage in Iraq urged citizens traveling to Karbala to use only public transportation and not travel to the holy city in their personal vehicles.
IQNA – The Women’s Committee of Tehran Municipality’s Arbaeen Headquarters demonstrated the solidarity of women and mothers around the world with the women and mothers of Gaza by holding ‘A Mother for Gaza’ campaign.
IQNA – A new initiative dubbed "Parent Follow-up Day" has been launched in Qatar, designating every Sunday as a day for parents to visit Quranic education centers and monitor their children's progress, reinforcing family involvement in religious education.
IQNA – Any unilateral annexation of the Gaza Strip or the West Bank by Israel will be opposed by Spain and the European Union, the Spanish foreign minister said on Monday.
IQNA – The second day of the 45th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran saw 17 contestants from around the world present their recitations at the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
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.
