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Ayatollah Sistani’s Condolence Message for Death of Prominent Saudi Scholar

Ayatollah Sistani’s Condolence Message for Death of Prominent Saudi Scholar

IQNA – Iraq’s top Shia cleric Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani issued a message of condolences on the passing of Allama Sayyid Ali al-Salman, a prominent scholar from the Al-Ahsa region in eastern Saudi Arabia.
09:52 , 2026 Jan 20
Wednesday to Be First Day of Shaaban: Leader’s Office

Wednesday to Be First Day of Shaaban: Leader’s Office

IQNA – The first day of the month of Shaaban in lunar Hijri calendar year of 1447 will fall on Wednesday.  
08:42 , 2026 Jan 20
Various Quranic Events Planned in Iran for Islamic Revolution Anniversary

Various Quranic Events Planned in Iran for Islamic Revolution Anniversary

IQNA – Various Quranic programs, including more than 15,000 Quran recitation session, are planned to be held across Iran on the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.
08:22 , 2026 Jan 20
IHRC Holds Meeting to Discuss Gaza Genocide

IHRC Holds Meeting to Discuss Gaza Genocide

IQNA – A meeting dubbed "Genocide: Gaza, how did we get here?" was held Sunday coinciding with "Genocide Memorial Day".
18:24 , 2026 Jan 19
WFPIST Chief Emphasizes Unity of the Islamic Ummah

WFPIST Chief Emphasizes Unity of the Islamic Ummah

IQNA – The secretary-general of the World Forum for the Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought (WFPIST), emphasized the necessity of enhancing unity and maintaining the sensitivity of the Islamic world towards the issue of Palestine.
18:11 , 2026 Jan 19
Sharjah Quran Assembly, Heritage Center to Collaborate in Restoring Islamic Manuscripts

Sharjah Quran Assembly, Heritage Center to Collaborate in Restoring Islamic Manuscripts

IQNA – The Sharjah Quran Assembly and the Sharjah Heritage Center signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate in the restoration and preservation of Islamic manuscripts and historical items.
17:49 , 2026 Jan 19
‘Living with Verses’ Quranic Campaign Now in Lebanon

‘Living with Verses’ Quranic Campaign Now in Lebanon

IQNA – With the unveiling of the Arabic poster of the ‘Living with Verses’ Quranic campaign, the event began in Lebanon.
17:23 , 2026 Jan 19
Recording of Three Tarteel Recitations of Quran Begins in Mauritania

Recording of Three Tarteel Recitations of Quran Begins in Mauritania

IQNA – The recording and production of three Tarteel recitations of the Holy Quran according to the Warsh and Qalun narrations began at Mauritania’s radio.
16:09 , 2026 Jan 19
Funeral Procession Held in Qom for Ayatollah Sistani’s Brother

Funeral Procession Held in Qom for Ayatollah Sistani’s Brother

IQNA – A funeral procession took place in the holy city of Qom, Iran, on January 19, 2026, for Ayatollah Seyed Hadi Sistani, brother of Iraq’s top Shia cleric Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.
15:26 , 2026 Jan 19
Hajj 2026 Registration Concludes in Iran  

Hajj 2026 Registration Concludes in Iran  

IQNA – The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced the end of registration in the country for this year’s Hajj.
15:03 , 2026 Jan 19
Iran’s Lawmakers Praise Nation, Slam US President

Iran’s Lawmakers Praise Nation, Slam US President

IQNA – Members of Iran’s parliament expressed their gratitude to the insightful nation of Iran and the sacrifices of the security and law enforcement forces that put an end to the recent riots.
12:36 , 2026 Jan 19
Nineveh Quran Week An Opportunity to Identify Talented Qaris

Nineveh Quran Week An Opportunity to Identify Talented Qaris

IQNA – A “Quran Week” event was held in Iraq’s Nineveh Governorate as part of the National Quran Day programs.
11:50 , 2026 Jan 19
Preparing Quranic Programs for Ramadan Emphasized  

Preparing Quranic Programs for Ramadan Emphasized  

IQNA – Recent riots and terrorist incidents have caused the Islamic Republic of Iran’s International Quran Competition to be postponed, a veteran Quran activist noted.
11:34 , 2026 Jan 19
Activist Urges Enhancing Role of Mosques as Quran Bases

Activist Urges Enhancing Role of Mosques as Quran Bases

IQNA – An Iranian Quran activist condemned the desecration of Quran and mosques during the recent riots in the country and called for strengthening the role of mosques as Quranic bases.
10:43 , 2026 Jan 19
Ayatollah Khamenei Offers Condolences to Iraq’s Top Shia Cleric

Ayatollah Khamenei Offers Condolences to Iraq’s Top Shia Cleric

IQNA – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei expressed condolences to Ayatollah Seyed Ali al-Sistani, the top Shia cleric in Iraq, on the passing of his father.  
09:30 , 2026 Jan 19
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