Jesus Was Born in Iraq Not Bethlehem: Iraqi Scholar
IQNA – An Iraqi Shia scholar believes that new studies on the origin of the name Buratha (son of wonders) and the mysterious stones of the historic Buratha Mosque in Iraq strengthen the theory that the...
6 Martyred, 21 Injured after Blast at Imam Ali Mosque in Syria’s Homs
IQNA – The Imam Ali (AS) Mosque in the Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood of Homs, Syria, was targeted in a terrorist attack on Friday.
Planning Council of the 33rd Tehran Int’l Quran Exhibition Holds Meeting
IQNA – The first meeting of the Planning and Program Council of the 33rd Tehran International Holy Quran Exhibition was held at the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Tehran.
In First Christmas Sermon, Pope Leo Decries Plight of Palestinians in Gaza
IQNA – In a historic and politically charged first, Pope Leo centered his maiden Christmas homily on the plight of civilians in Gaza, using the global platform to highlight their suffering and call for...
Quranic Activities
What Inspired Libyan Writer to Compile Encyclopedia of Quran’s Stories
IQNA – A Libyan writer and researcher who has compiled the “Encyclopedia of Stories of the Prophets in the Holy Quran” said the idea of carrying out this project occured during a conversation in the Vatican about the Prophet Jesus (AS).
24 Dec 2025, 10:23
Political
Iran President Hopes for Realization of World Peace, Justice, Freedom in Christmas Message
IQNA – In a message to the Pope Leo XIV, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated the leader of the Catholic Church on the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ (AS).
25 Dec 2025, 19:08
Religious Activities
New Passages at Mecca Grand Mosque Ease Pilgrimage for Elderly, Disabled
IQNA – To ensure a safer and more comfortable pilgrimage, authorities at the Grand Mosque in Mecca have established dedicated passages specifically for elderly visitors and people with disabilities.
24 Dec 2025, 15:10
World
Israel’s Approval of New Illegal WB Settlements Draws Canada’s Condemnation
IQNA – The Israeli regime’s decision to approve 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank has been strongly condemned by the government of Canada.
24 Dec 2025, 11:14
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