IQNA – The use of newspapers with Quranic verses for packaging was banned in Pakistan’s Punjab.

IQNA – The effects of malnutrition have led to the deaths of at least 57 children in Gaza since the start of the aid blockade on March 2.

IQNA – Some areas at the Grand Mosque in Mecca remains inaccessible to hajj pilgrims with disabilities, an Indonesian official said.

IQNA – In the United Kingdom, a 23-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with online comments regarding plans to convert a former pub in Leicester into a mosque, according to Leicestershire Police.

IQNA – In the Islamic Republic of Iran, there is a peaceful coexistence among the followers of religions, an Al-Mustafa International University official said.

IQNA – A mosque in Rockford, US state of Illinois, hosted an open house on Saturday to clear misinformation about Islam.     

IQNA – An Iranian health official underscored the importance of observing hygiene and health principles during the Hajj pilgrimage in order to be able to make the most of the spiritual journey.

IQNA – The Ottawa Mosque could soon be officially recognized as a heritage building under the Ontario Heritage Act, following a recommendation from city staff citing its architectural and cultural significance.

IQNA – Moncton’s Muslim community is raising funds to build a new community centre and mosque in the city’s northeast, responding to growing space limitations at the area’s existing Islamic institutions.

IQNA – Plans to transform a closed public house in Gravesend, southeast England, into a mosque and community space have been resubmitted, six months after an earlier proposal was turned down.

IQNA – A community-led initiative in Dewsbury and Wakefield has raised £170,000 to support the MRI Appeal run by MY Hospitals Charity, contributing to a new MRI suite at Pinderfields Hospital.

IQNA – A large gathering of devotees of Ahl-ul-Bayt (AS) is planned to be held in Tehran on Friday, marking the birth anniversary of Imam Reza (AS).