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November 17 Named Int’l Day of Commemoration of Muslim Communities  

November 17 Named Int’l Day of Commemoration of Muslim Communities  

IQNA – The website “Muslims Around the World” has declared November 17 as the International Day of Commemoration of Muslim Communities Living in Non-Muslim Countries.
14:57 , 2025 Nov 18
Photo Gallery: Quran Competition for Kids at Tehran Mosque

Photo Gallery: Quran Competition for Kids at Tehran Mosque

IQNA – A Quran competition for children and young adults was held on November 17, 2025, at the Prophet (PBUH) Mosque in the Jeyhoun neighborhood of Tehran.
13:23 , 2025 Nov 18
Al-Aqsa Preacher Sheikh Sabri Says Trial Aims to Silence Defenders of Mosque

Al-Aqsa Preacher Sheikh Sabri Says Trial Aims to Silence Defenders of Mosque

IQNA – Sheikh Ekrima Sabri says Israeli authorities are improperly redefining Islamic concepts for political purposes as he faces trial in al-Quds on charges of incitement.
12:25 , 2025 Nov 18
Vandalism at North Carolina Mosque Prompts Hate Crime Call

Vandalism at North Carolina Mosque Prompts Hate Crime Call

IQNA – Vandalism targeting the Al-Mu'minun Masjid (mosque) in Statesville, US state of North Carolina, which included anti-Islamic symbols and a historical battle date, has prompted the country’s largest Muslim civil rights group to call for a hate crime probe from local law enforcement.
12:01 , 2025 Nov 18
Iran, Saudi Officials Emphasize Improving Services for Iranian Pilgrims

Iran, Saudi Officials Emphasize Improving Services for Iranian Pilgrims

IQNA – Iran and Saudi Arabia have pledged to deepen their coordination on pilgrimage services, following a meeting between their officials in Riyadh focused on improving infrastructure and logistics for Iranian Umrah and Hajj pilgrims.
11:46 , 2025 Nov 18
Scholar Warns: Social Sins Greatest Threat to Muslim Unity

Scholar Warns: Social Sins Greatest Threat to Muslim Unity

IQNA – An Iranian scholar says Muslims ignore the social sins that endanger the unity of the ummah, despite the Quran’s strong emphasis on communal responsibility.
10:52 , 2025 Nov 18
‘Forced Modernization’ Reshaping Muslim Family Life, Scholar Says

‘Forced Modernization’ Reshaping Muslim Family Life, Scholar Says

IQNA – An Algerian philosopher says Muslim societies face a moral crisis that threatens the family and distorts the Islamic understanding of women, ethics and modernity.
10:12 , 2025 Nov 18
Highlights of Egypt’s ‘State of Recitation’ Quranic Program

Highlights of Egypt’s ‘State of Recitation’ Quranic Program

IQNA – The first episode of the “Dawlet El Telawa (State of Recitation)” TV program in Egypt premiered on Friday, launching a new journey to discover rising talents in Quran recitation and Tajweed.
10:00 , 2025 Nov 18
Resistance Front Tasked with Expelling Occupiers: Hezbollah Chief

Resistance Front Tasked with Expelling Occupiers: Hezbollah Chief

IQNA – The secretary general of Lebanon’s Hezbollah said the resistance front is tasked with the expulsion of occupiers, stressing that the resistance movement will never allow the enemy to conquer an inch of the Lebanese soil.
08:45 , 2025 Nov 18
Quran and Brotherhood Gathering Held in Mogadishu  

Quran and Brotherhood Gathering Held in Mogadishu  

IQNA – A “Quran and Brotherhood” gathering was held in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, earlier this week, with a large attendance of Somali Muslims.
21:54 , 2025 Nov 17
Israel Accused of Cultural Erasure with Destruction of Historic Palace, Looting of 20,000 Artifacts

Israel Accused of Cultural Erasure with Destruction of Historic Palace, Looting of 20,000 Artifacts

IQNA – Israeli bombardment severely damaged Gaza's centuries-old Qasr al-Basha palace, with authorities stating that more than 20,000 rare artifacts are now missing.
20:39 , 2025 Nov 17
Sri Lanka Nat’l Quran Competition Finals Slated for December  

Sri Lanka Nat’l Quran Competition Finals Slated for December  

INQA – The final stage of the third national Holy Quran competition of Sri Lanka will be held next month.  
19:15 , 2025 Nov 17
Inauguration of Zuha Quranic Arts Exhibition in Tehran

Inauguration of Zuha Quranic Arts Exhibition in Tehran

IQNA – The opening ceremony of the Zuha Quranic Arts Exhibition, organized by the Iranian Academics’ Quranic Organization, was held Sunday evening, November 16, 2025, at the Imam Ali (AS) Museum of Religious Arts, in Tehran.
18:24 , 2025 Nov 17
Top Iranian Qari Calls for ‘Rhythm, Feeling and Responsible Innovation’ in Quran Recitation

Top Iranian Qari Calls for ‘Rhythm, Feeling and Responsible Innovation’ in Quran Recitation

IQNA – An Iranian international qari says many competition recitations lack rhythm and emotional depth, and urges clearer standards to guide creativity in Quran recitation.
17:12 , 2025 Nov 17
Books on Balkan Muslims Introduced on Sidelines of Albania Book Fair

Books on Balkan Muslims Introduced on Sidelines of Albania Book Fair

IQNA – Two works on the Balkan Muslim community were presented on the sidelines of the Albanian International Book Fair in a meeting attended by experts and enthusiasts.
16:20 , 2025 Nov 17
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