Najaf: Hazrat Zahra Courtyard Inaugurated, Marking One of Islam’s Largest Shrine Expansions
IQNA – A major new courtyard at the Imam Ali (AS) Shrine in Najaf, distinguished by its vast scale and landmark Islamic architectural features, was officially inaugurated on Tuesday.
Pezeshkian Urges Muslim Unity, Warns Division Fuels Crises Like Gaza
IQNA – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged greater unity among Muslims worldwide, warning that division has left Islamic societies vulnerable to oppression and humanitarian crises.
Police Investigate Racist Graffiti at Islamic School in Melbourne’s West
IQNA – Australian police are investigating racist graffiti sprayed on an Islamic school in Melbourne’s outer west following a series of recent Islamophobic incidents in the area.
Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque Amid Israeli Forces’ Attacks on West Bank
IQNA – Israeli settlers entered the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the walled city of occupied East al-Quds on Wednesday, the fourth day of the Jewish Hanukkah holiday.
Quranic Activities
Iran to Host 9th Int’l Quran Contest for School Students Early Next Year
IQNA – The 9th International Holy Quran Competition for School Students of the Islamic World will be held in Iran early next year.
17 Dec 2025, 20:44
Political
Gaza Situation More Critical than Before: Iran’s Foreign Ministry
IQNA – The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry deplored the continuation of the Israeli regime’s crimes in the Gaza Strip, saying the situation there is more critical than before.
14 Dec 2025, 16:10
Religious Activities
Arbaeen A Living Symbol of Islamic Ummah’s Soft Power: Iran Parliament Speaker
IQNA – The Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Iran’s parliament) described the Arbaeen pilgrimage as a symbol of the Muslim Ummah’s soft power.
17 Dec 2025, 16:20
World
‘Vile and Disgusting’: Condemnations Follow Anti-Islamic Statements by Republican Lawmakers
IQNA – Insulting remarks made by two Republican lawmakers who called for sweeping actions against Muslims have drawn widespread condemnation in the US.
17 Dec 2025, 17:20
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