Iranians Celebrate Imam Reza (AS) Birthday
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Iranians and Shia Muslims elsewhere in the world are celebrating the birthday anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the 8th Shia Imam.
More Countries Join Growing Calls against Zionist Regime Annexation Plans
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Several world countries renewed a call for Israel to halt contentious plans to annex parts of the occupied Palestinian territory after the regime delayed the implementation of the land...
Friday Prayers Not to Be Performed in UAE Mosques
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Friday prayers will not be performed today in mosques across the United Arab Emirates, despite the reopening of mosques for the five daily prayers since Wednesday.
Turkish Court to Announce Verdict on Hagia Sophia in 2 Weeks
TEHRAN (IQNA) – A Turkish court on Thursday heard a case aimed at converting the Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul back into a mosque and will announce its verdict within 15 days, a lawyer said.
Quranic Activities
1st Bosnian Woman Who Mastered 7 Quran Recitation Styles
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Zubaida Gublic is the first Muslim woman in Bosnia and Herzegovina who has mastered the seven styles of Quran recitation.
01 Jul 2020, 09:19
Political
Turkey to Try Khashoggi Murder Suspects in Absentia, Fiancee Says
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Turkey will try the 20 suspects in the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi -- including two former aides to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman -- in absentia on Friday, his fiancee said Tuesday.
01 Jul 2020, 13:43
Religious Activities
Algeria Refuses to Reopen Mosques
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Algeria’s prime minister rejected proposals to reopen mosques in the country due to concerns about further spread of the coronavirus.
01 Jul 2020, 11:43
World
Friday Prayers Not to Be Performed in UAE Mosques
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Friday prayers will not be performed today in mosques across the United Arab Emirates, despite the reopening of mosques for the five daily prayers since Wednesday.
03 Jul 2020, 10:22
