Quran Classes Restored in Syria after Protests

IQNA – Following significant public protests, Syria’s ministry of education has reversed its decision to reduce Islamic studies hours, restoring Quran and Islamic etiquette lessons to the curriculum for the 2025-2026 academic year.

18:11 , 2025 Sep 23

Palestinian Flag Raised in Dozens of French, UK Cities

IQNA – Following the move by a number of countries, including France and the UK, to recognize the state of Palestine, the Palestinian flag was raised in dozens of cities across France and Britain.

17:13 , 2025 Sep 23

Australian PM Slams Israel for Creating Gaza Humanitarian Catastrophe

IQNA – The prime minister of Australia criticized the Israeli regime for creating the humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip.

16:30 , 2025 Sep 23

‘World of the Quran’ Exhibition Arrives in Saratov

IQNA – The international exhibition World of the Quran has opened at the main mosque in Saratov, Russia, after it was held in Moscow.

16:26 , 2025 Sep 23

Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh Dies at 82

IQNA – Saudi Arabia’s Royal Court on Tuesday announced the death of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Asheikh, the kingdom’s Grand Mufti and head of the Council of Senior Scholars.

14:30 , 2025 Sep 23

Pakistan Invites Iranian Experts, Qaris to Inaugural Int’l Quran Competition

IQNA – Pakistan’s Minister for Religious Affairs has invited Iranian experts and contestants to take part in the country’s first-ever International Quran Recitation Competition.

13:45 , 2025 Sep 23

Student Nurse Faces Backlash Over Alleged Islamophobic Posts in Singapore

IQNA – A student nurse in Singapore is facing public criticism after being accused of making racist and Islamophobic remarks online.

13:29 , 2025 Sep 23

Nearly A Dozen Children among Those Killed in Sudan Mosque Attack

IQNA – The UN children’s agency, UNICEF, said at least 11 children were among those killed in a drone strike that hit a mosque in the besieged city of El-Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur this past Friday.

11:57 , 2025 Sep 23

‘Shared Qibla Must Inspire Real Unity,’ Malaysian Scholar Urges

IQNA – A Malaysian scholar and activist has called on Muslims worldwide to demonstrate unity through action rather than words, stressing that their common Qibla should be the foundation of solidarity.

10:46 , 2025 Sep 23

Four Palestinian Sisters Succeed in Memorizing Entire Quran

IQNA – Four Palestinian sisters in the village of Deir al-Quds, Ramallah Governorate in the West Bank, succeeded in learning the entire Quran by heart.

09:51 , 2025 Sep 23

Hindu Council Accused of Islamophobia, Inquiry Underway in Australia

IQNA – An investigation has been launched by the Australian Human Rights Commission into complaints that the Hindu Council of Australia, including President Sai Paravastu and Media Head Neelima Paravastu, repeatedly engaged in Islamophobic conduct from May 2024 to July 2025.

09:46 , 2025 Sep 23