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A Gift of Reverence: Iranian Calligrapher Bestows Handwritten Quran to Imam Hussein Shrine

KARBALA (IQNA) – The renowned Iranian calligrapher, Azizullah Azarnik, donated a beautifully crafted manuscript of the Noble Qur’an to the Museum of Imam Hussein (AS) Holy Shrine.  
Tuition Waived for Quran Memorizers Studying at Iraqi Universities  
BAGHDAD (IQNA) – Iraqi university students who are memorizers of the Holy Quran were exempted from paying tuition fees.
14:07 , 2023 Nov 28
Gaza Martyrs to Be Remembered at Inauguration of Iran’s Nat’l Quran Contest
TEHRAN (IQNA) – The final round of the 46th edition of Iran’s National Holy Quran Competition will be launched later this week.
16:28 , 2023 Nov 27
The Legacy of Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil Al-Hussary: A Master of Quran Recitation
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil al-Hussary was a Qari widely acclaimed for his accurate recitation of the Quran.
08:52 , 2023 Nov 24
Int’l Quran Contest Features Recitation of Verses from Surah Al-Isra
BAGHDAD (IQNA) – The third edition of an international Quran competition dubbed “Al-Fatiha” has been launched by Iraq’s Shia Waqf Department.
16:13 , 2023 Nov 26
50 Reciters, Memorizers Competing in Iraq’s Elite Quranic Women Contest
BAGHDAD (IQNA) – The final stage of the six Quran competition for elite Quranic women is underway in Iraq.
10:40 , 2023 Nov 25
New Dar-ol-Quran Center under Construction in Karbala
KARBALA (IQNA) – The Astan (custodianship) of Imam Hussein (AS) holy shrine is working on the construction of a building that will house its Dar-ol-Quran Center once completed.
09:47 , 2023 Nov 21
Israeli Regime Seeking An End to Quranic Activities at Al-Aqsa Mosque  
AL-QUDS (IQNA) – The Zionist regime has imposed extensive restrictions on the presence of female Quran teachers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem Al-Quds, according to a report.
09:46 , 2023 Nov 23
14-Century-Old Copy of Quran in Hijazi Script Unveiled in Mashhad  
MASHHAD (IQNA) – A ceremony was held at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad to unveil a 14-cenury-old manuscript copy of the Quran.
09:16 , 2023 Nov 18
Abdul Sami Bayumi; An Egyptian Qari Who Strived to Promote Art of Ibtihal   
CAIRO (IQNA) – Sheikh Abdul Sami Bayumi was a Quran reciter in Egypt who is also known for his efforts to promote the art of Ibtihal (reciting religious supplications).
17:03 , 2023 Nov 19
Indonesia Says It Will Print World's First Sign Language Quran
JAKARTA (IQNA) – Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs announced that it has completed the draft of the Quran in sign language and is ready to print it which will be the first Quran of its kind in the world, according to the ministry.
09:54 , 2023 Nov 15
Kuwait Int’l Quran Contest Wraps Up; Winners Named  
KUWAIT CITY (IQNA) – The 12th edition of Kuwait’s international Quran award concluded in a ceremony on Wednesday where winners of different categories were and announced and awarded.
15:35 , 2023 Nov 15
Egyptian Qari Crowned in Qatar ‘Awal Al Awail’ Quran Contest
TEHRAN (IQNA) – An Egyptian Qari has claimed the title of the second edition of the " Awal Al Awail" international Quran competition in Qatar.
11:52 , 2023 Nov 13