Scientific Jihad
Exhibition on ‘Birmingham Quran’ Opens in Abu Dhabi
A digital exhibition of the manuscript of the ‘Birmingham Quran’, one of the oldest surviving parts of the Quran in the world, was inaugurated at the Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi, the UAE.
Quran Contest for Women Planned in Baghdad
A competition on memorization and recitation of the Quran for women is planned to be held in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad next month.
65-Year- Old Man Memorizes Quran in 10 Months
An old man in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, managed to learn the entire Quran by heart in just ten months.
Shiraz Hosting Quranic Forum of Muslim World Youth
A Quranic forum for the Muslim world youth started in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz on Monday.
Iranian film festival kicks off in Australia
The 7th Iranian Film Festival Australia, putting on display 11 feature films from Iran, has started in Australia.
Hezbollah to Organize Quran Contest
The 20th edition of a Quran competition annually organized by the Hezbollah resistance movement will start on November 19.
Qatar to Organize Int’l Quran Competition for Kids
The Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (JCC) will organize an international Quran recitation competition titled “Tijan Al-Nour” for children.
Quranic Booths to Be Set Up on Path of Arbaeen Pilgrims
The Dar-ul-Quran al-Kareem of the Astan (custodianship) of Imam Ali (AS) holy shrine in Najaf said it will set up Quranic booths on the path of pilgrims during the annual Arabeen march.
Iranian Ta’zieh Performers to Go to Germany, Poland
A group of Iranian Ta’zieh (passion play) performers will be sent to Germany to hold performances in the two European countries.
Winners of Ashura Contest Honored in Philippines
Winners of a competition titled “Ashura Through Art” were honored in a ceremony at the Iranian Cultural Center in Manila, the Philippines.
Renowned Somalian Quran Teacher Commemorated
Ceremonies were held in cities and town across Somalia to mark the passing away anniversary of one of the country’s most prominent Quran teachers and activists.
Twin Bomb Attacks Target Shia Mosques in Afghanistan Again
At least 50 people were killed in two bomb attacks that targeted two Shia mosques in Afghanistan.
American converted Muslim feels safe to be in Karbala
“I feel safe being in Iraq, and that’s enough for me” Jasmine, a recent American female Muslim convert said during her visit to the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine.
Bahraini officials bar rights activist from leaving country
Bahraini authorities have prevented a human rights activist from traveling abroad in the latest restrictions imposed by the ruling Al Khalifah regime on pro-democracy campaigners and political dissidents in the tiny Persian Gulf kingdom.
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