IQNA – Madrid has reportedly stepped in to challenge a Jumilla council decision that blocks major Muslim prayers from public sports venues, calling it a violation of religious freedom.
IQNA – The Arbaeen procession, like the movement of Imam Hussein (AS), is a symbol of resistance against tyranny and injustice, says a professor religious studies.
IQNA – A proposal to broadcast the Muslim call to prayer once a week from Lakemba Mosque has been turned down by the local council, but community leaders say they remain committed to finding a way forward.
IQNA – Police in Stamford, Connecticut, are investigating reports of a man making derogatory remarks toward worshippers outside a local mosque, with Muslim rights advocates calling for the incident to be treated as a potential hate crime.
IQNA – Iranian qari Hamidreza Amadi-Vafa says reciting the Quran along the route from Najaf to Karbala during Arbaeen creates a spiritual atmosphere unmatched at other times of the year.
IQNA – The 45th edition of the international Quran competition underway in Mecca continued at the Grand Mosque on Monday, with 18 contestants showcasing their Quranic talents.
IQNA – Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani called on Arbaeen pilgrims to uphold timely prayer, heartfelt sincerity, and dignified modesty during their sacred journey—key pillars he says ensure spiritual acceptance and lasting reward.
IQNA – The Moukeb (service station) set up by the custodianship of the Jamkaran Mosque on the Arbaeen route in Iraq provides medical services to some 1,500 pilgrims on a daily basis.
IQNA – The Supreme Security Committee for the Million-Strong Pilgrimage in Iraq urged citizens traveling to Karbala to use only public transportation and not travel to the holy city in their personal vehicles.
IQNA – The Women’s Committee of Tehran Municipality’s Arbaeen Headquarters demonstrated the solidarity of women and mothers around the world with the women and mothers of Gaza by holding ‘A Mother for Gaza’ campaign.
IQNA – A new initiative dubbed "Parent Follow-up Day" has been launched in Qatar, designating every Sunday as a day for parents to visit Quranic education centers and monitor their children's progress, reinforcing family involvement in religious education.
IQNA – Any unilateral annexation of the Gaza Strip or the West Bank by Israel will be opposed by Spain and the European Union, the Spanish foreign minister said on Monday.
