Kazakhstan’s 2nd International Quran Competition Opens in Astana
IQNA – The second edition of the International Quran Recitation and Memorization Competition began on 15 October at the Grand Mosque in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Mecca: Project to Add Major Prayer and Urban Spaces Near Grand Mosque
IQNA – The King Salman Gate project, a large mixed-use development planned next to Mecca’s Grand Mosque, will create around 900,000 indoor and outdoor prayer spaces, according to the company overseeing...
Ahmed Nuaina Appointed as Egypt’s Sheikh al-Qurra
IQNA – Egypt’s Minister of Religious Endowments has appointed Ahmed Ahmed Nuaina as the Sheikh al-Qurra (Chief Reciter) of Egypt.
Int’l Quran Event Brings Global Students to Karbala
IQNA – Al-Ameed University Hosts International “Quran Al-Nur” Competition with Participants from Over 60 Universities
Quranic Activities
Final Round of Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Quran Competition Begins in Dubai
IQNA – The final stage of the 26th Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Holy Quran Competition has begun in Dubai, bringing together male and female Quran memorizers from across the United Arab Emirates.
15 Oct 2025, 13:39
Political
Trump, Regional Leaders Sign Gaza Ceasefire Pact as Freed Palestinians Detail Prison ‘Fascism’
IQNA – US President Donald Trump and several regional leaders signed a document formalizing a Gaza ceasefire deal in Egypt, marking the release of Israeli captives as Palestinian detainees freed from Israeli jails described enduring severe mistreatment.
14 Oct 2025, 09:12
Religious Activities
UAE: Call Issued for Nationwide Prayer Seeking Rain
IQNA – A directive has been issued to hold the Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer in all mosques across the United Arab Emirates on Friday.
14 Oct 2025, 10:48
World
Sri Lankan Artist’s Islamic Calligraphy Exhibition Held in Colombo
IQNA – An exhibition of Islamic and Quranic calligraphy by Sri Lankan artist Amir Faisal was held at Colombo’s Perera Gallery.
15 Oct 2025, 13:12
