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Photos: Pilgrims Visit Prophet’s Mosque Ahead of 2025 Hajj

Photos: Pilgrims Visit Prophet’s Mosque Ahead of 2025 Hajj

IQNA – Taken on May 17, 2025, these photos show pilgrims visiting the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina as they prepare for the 2025 Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca set to begin in Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks.
18:32 , 2025 May 18
Custodianship of Imam Hussein Shrine, Vatican Embassy in Baghdad Discuss Cooperation

Custodianship of Imam Hussein Shrine, Vatican Embassy in Baghdad Discuss Cooperation

IQNA – A delegation from the Astan (custodianship) of Imam Hussein’s (AS) holy shrine visited the Vatican’s embassy in Baghdad.
16:15 , 2025 May 18
Londoners Slam British Gov’t’s Support for Israeli Crimes against Palestinians

Londoners Slam British Gov’t’s Support for Israeli Crimes against Palestinians

IQNA – Supporters of Palestine held a massive demonstration in London on Saturday, marking the 77th anniversary of Nakba.
15:19 , 2025 May 18
With Islamic Unity 'No Enemy Can Overpower Us': Iran President

With Islamic Unity 'No Enemy Can Overpower Us': Iran President

IQNA – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says enhanced unity among Muslim nations will make the nations stronger in the face of enemies.
14:25 , 2025 May 18
Noor Quranic Convoy to Tailor Recitations for Elderly Pilgrims During Hajj

Noor Quranic Convoy to Tailor Recitations for Elderly Pilgrims During Hajj

IQNA – As the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage draws near, members of Iran’s Noor Quranic Convoy are preparing to adjust their performances to better engage an audience of older and less-educated pilgrims.
13:48 , 2025 May 18
Former Iranian President Was among Major Figures Supporting Resistance: Sheikh Qassem

Former Iranian President Was among Major Figures Supporting Resistance: Sheikh Qassem

IQNA – The secretary general of Lebanon’s Hezbollah described former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi as one of the major figures supporting the Islamic resistance.
13:19 , 2025 May 18
Iranian Qari Exempted from Attending First Stage of 2025 Malaysian Int’l Quran Contest

Iranian Qari Exempted from Attending First Stage of 2025 Malaysian Int’l Quran Contest

IQNA – Iran’s representative in this year’s edition of Malaysia’s international Holy Quran competition will not be attending the first stage of the contest.
12:17 , 2025 May 18
Iran to Launch Nat’l Headquarters for Development, Promotion of Nahj al-Balagha Culture

Iran to Launch Nat’l Headquarters for Development, Promotion of Nahj al-Balagha Culture

IQNA – A National Headquarters for the Development and Promotion of the Culture of Nahj al-Balagha is planned in Iran, the Quran and Etrat Deputy of the Culture and Islamic Guidance Ministry said.
11:07 , 2025 May 18
Yobe Hosts Nat’l Quran Contest Attended by Memorizers from 36 Nigeria States

Yobe Hosts Nat’l Quran Contest Attended by Memorizers from 36 Nigeria States

IQNA – A Quran memorization competition was held in Damaturu, capital of the Nigerian state of Yobe, on Saturday.
09:19 , 2025 May 18
Rare Islamic Artefacts Go on Display in England Ahead of Hajj Pilgrimage

Rare Islamic Artefacts Go on Display in England Ahead of Hajj Pilgrimage

IQNA – A rare collection of Islamic artefacts, including items associated with the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) tomb and the Kaaba in Mecca, is set to be showcased in Huddersfield this weekend as the annual Hajj pilgrimage approaches in Saudi Arabia.
08:24 , 2025 May 18
Centuries-Old Quran Manuscript from Montenegro Restored, Digitized

Centuries-Old Quran Manuscript from Montenegro Restored, Digitized

IQNA – A rare handwritten Quran manuscript, believed to date back to the 14th century, has been restored and digitized after undergoing professional conservation efforts.
08:08 , 2025 May 18
Iranian Visually-Impaired Qari Recites Quran in Medina (+Video)   

Iranian Visually-Impaired Qari Recites Quran in Medina (+Video)   

IQNA – Omid Reza Rahimi is a visually-impaired qari and Quran memorizer who is a member of Iran’s Quranic convoy for Hajj, known as the Noor (light) Convoy.
22:35 , 2025 May 17
Calligraphy Festival in Algeria Brings together Calligraphers from Various Muslim Countries

Calligraphy Festival in Algeria Brings together Calligraphers from Various Muslim Countries

IQNA – The 13th international Arabic calligraphy festival in Algeria was held in the city of al-Madiya, featuring calligraphers from various Islamic countries.
21:02 , 2025 May 17
Brunei Nat’l Quran Contest for Youth: Preliminary Round Concludes

Brunei Nat’l Quran Contest for Youth: Preliminary Round Concludes

IQNA – The qualifying round of Brunei’s National Quran Reading Competition for Youth was held in the Southeast Asian country from May 14 to 16.
19:33 , 2025 May 17
Let's Not Waste Time: UN to Resume Aid Delivery to Gaza

Let's Not Waste Time: UN to Resume Aid Delivery to Gaza

IQNA – The United Nations is planning to resume aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip, according to the UN relief chief.
18:44 , 2025 May 17
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