IQNA – Shia Muslims and others around the world are celebrating the birth anniversary of Imam Ali (AS), the First Shia Imam, on the 13th day of the lunar Hijri month of Rajab (January 14).

IQNA – The Miyagi Prefecture in Japan has received 400 objections to a proposed Muslim cemetery, which would be the 11th in the East Asian country.

IQNA – Mosques are an important part of Kuwait’s architecture and living evidence of the country’s heritage and civilization.

IQNA – Ensuring girls' education is not only a religious obligation but also an urgent societal necessity, reads the declaration of an international conference focused on girls’ education.

IQNA – Pakistan is launching a two-day summit on girls’ education in Muslim communities today, Saturday, bringing together over 150 dignitaries from 44 Muslim and allied nations.

IQNA – The Cinta Quran Foundation, an Indonesian organization, has initiated the construction of the As-Sholihin Mosque in Yokohama, Japan.

IQNA – An Islamic studies course is planned to be held by the Imam Mahdi (AS) Islamic Center of Brazil next month.

IQNA – A historic Clydebank church has been transformed into the SHAD Learning Centre, a mosque and community hub, with plans to unite and support the local community.

IQNA – In a gesture of solidarity with the people of Gaza, Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity observed Christmas with subdued ceremonies, focusing on prayers for peace and the well-being of Palestinians.

IQNA – A cultural exhibition titled "Imam Reza Shrine with a Taste of Culture" is being held at the University of Tokyo, Japan.

IQNA – The fourth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia later this month.

IQNA – Spreading fraternity among children of Adam (AS) is a divine obligation according to both Islam and Christianity, the Archbishop of Lebanon’s Tyre said.