IQNA – The first stage of the annual Holy Quran competition of Egypt’s Al-Azhar Islamic Center got underway on Wednesday.

IQNA – Shorouk Marar is a woman from the city of Beit Daqo, northwest of occupied al-Quds, who has a story full of determination and faith.

IQNA – Amirhossein Landarani, a teenage Quran reciter and memorizer who recently won first place in the recitation category of Iran’s 48th National Quran Competition, says his success marks one of the most meaningful moments of his life.

IQNA – A senior Iranian cleric and source of emulation described the Holy Quran as the “Strong Rope of Allah” and a solid link between the earth and the sky.

IQNA – Mosques and public squares in Ribnovo, a predominantly Muslim village in southwestern Bulgaria, hosted a Quran-themed celebration for children and families, highlighting the community’s growing engagement in Islamic education.

IQNA – Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced the completion of a project to translate the Quran into Makassarese, a local language spoken in the country’s South Sulawesi province.

IQNA – The head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization said the organization plans to establish an International Quran Foundation.

IQNA – A celebration honoring the Quran memorizers of Al-Azhar Islamic Center was held in the country’s Giza Governorate.

IQNA – Algeria’s Awqaf minister announced the conclusion of the third training course for Quran competition judges in the country.

Russian Mufti Roshan Abbasov stressed cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran in organizing the BRICS Quran Award.

IQNA – The Faculty of Islamic Studies in Sarajevo hosted its annual “Night with the Quran,” bringing together students and Quran memorizers for an evening of recitation, reflection, and appreciation.

IQNA – The goal of Quranic education should go beyond memorization toward creating “living Quranic role models” who influence society through their behavior, says an Iranian cleric.