Smell of Smoke Still Lingers inside South Africa Shia Mosque
TEHRAN (IQNA) – The heavy smell of smoke still lingers inside the Imam Hussain (AS) Mosque in Verulam, South Africa, more than a month after it was petrol bombed in a deadly attack in May.
Aggression on Yemen Example of World Bullies’ Evil Nature
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei deplored the Saudi-led military offensive to seize Yemen’s lifeline port, saying the US-backed assault is yet another indicator...
Bahraini Rights Activists Urge Pressure on Manama to Release Opposition Figure
TEHRAN (IQNA) – A number of Bahraini human rights organizations called for international pressure on the ruling Al Khalifa regime to release senior opposition Shia cleric Sheikh Ali Salman.
Afghan Quran Expert Hails Iran for Organizing Quran Contest for Visually-Impaired
TEHRAN (IQNA) – A prominent Afghan Quran expert lauded the Islamic Republic of Iran for organizing an international Quran contest for the visually-impaired.
Quranic Activities
Nearly 1 Million Iranian School Students Are Quran Memorizers, Official Says
TEHRAN (IQNA) – An Iranian Education Ministry official said close to one million school students in the country are memorizers of the Quran.
20 Jun 2018, 09:17
Political
Bahraini Shia Cleric Acquitted of Qatar Espionage Charges
TEHRAN (IQNA) – A Bahraini court acquitted prominent Shia cleric and opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman of all the charges against him with regard to alleged espionage for Qatar.
21 Jun 2018, 18:00
Religious Activities
Egypt’s Al-Azhar, Awqaf Ministry At Odds on Issuing Fatwas
TEHRAN (IQNA) – The row between Egypt’s Al-Azhar Islamic Center and Ministry of Awqaf (endowments) and Religious Affairs over who has the authority to issue Fatwas (religious edicts) is now reaching the Arab country’s parliament.
19 Jun 2018, 09:41
World
Community Leaders in Canadian Town Denounce Arson at Mosque
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Community leaders in Edson, Canada’s Alberta province, denounced the recent arson attack on the town's mosque and offered their support on Monday to members of the Islamic Society of Edson.
20 Jun 2018, 08:26
