Iran participating in Bogotá International Book Fair

TEHRAN-The Islamic Republic of Iran has participated in the 37th Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBO), which is underway in Colombia.

Leader highlights Quran's guidance on treating arrogant powers

TEHRAN – During a meeting with dozens of reciters of the holy Quran on Sunday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei emphasized the comprehensive guidance provided by the holy Quran on how to treat arrogant powers facing the nation. 

I’tikaf gets underway all around country

I’tikaf is an ancient Islamic tradition that is usually held during the 13th, 14th, and 15th of the month Rajab.

Rare copy of Holy Quran donated to Naqadeh Museum

TEHRAN – The Head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts office in Naqadeh announced the donation of a rare copy of the Holy Quran to the city's museum.

Prominent Iranian cleric slams distortion of Quranic verses by ex-FM

TEHRAN – A leading Iranian cleric and head of the Islamic Development Organization has strongly criticized former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif for misrepresenting verses of the Holy Quran in a recent TV appearance. 

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

“Mahfel”: illuminating hearts and uniting voices through Quranic harmony

TEHRAN- In recent decades, television has evolved from being a tool for a specific class to a service for all people.  Over time, with the emergence of various competitions in different structures, ordinary individuals and groups, friends and families, gradually became part of this communal medium. In Iran, in the past two decades, television has embraced the growth of the virtual space and successfully adapted to the fierce competition by remaining a potent force in shaping public opinion. Television, in embracing the public and offering its platform to all individuals, has provided structure and reason to actions that were previously unstructured and norm-defying in the virtual sphere. Television introduced a calculated and controlled talent competition structure to involve people in the media. Over the past two decades, these competitions have evolved alongside other forms of programming, establishing themselves as a distinct genre with specific structures and formats within television content. 

Quran, Itrat, and Health Congress to host 20 countries

TEHRAN – The 11th International Congress on Quran, Itrat, and Health will be held from February 14-17 in Tehran with the participation of 20 countries.

Raisi congratulates Muslim countries on birthday of Prophet Mohammad

TEHRAN – In separate messages to leaders of Muslim countries, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has offered congratulations on the auspicious occasion of the birthday of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

Tehran condemns Sweden's silence to repeated Quran desecrations

TEHRAN- Iran has denounced Sweden for being powerless to stop the recurring desecration of the Quran that hurts Muslims, urging Stockholm to adopt “practical measures” to achieve that goal.

Iran summons Swedish, Danish diplomats over desecration of Islamic sanctities

TEHRAN- Iran has reacted to the recurrent despicable acts of burning the holy Quran in both Sweden and Denmark.

Iranian embassy in Denmark issues message to premier

TEHRAN - While widely reflecting the latest statement of the Iranian embassy in Copenhagen regarding the continuation of insults to the holy Quran, Danish media described the statement as a direct message from the embassy to the Danish prime minister.

Iranian embassy says shocked by Denmark’s apathy in face of persistent Islamophobia

TEHRAN- Iran’s embassy in Copenhagen has vehemently denounced the ongoing blasphemous crimes committed against the holy Quran in Denmark, asserting it is “shocked” by Copenhagen’s apathy.

Iran embassy in Sweden condemns third desecration of Quran

TEHRAN- The third desecration of the holy Quran in Sweden in recent weeks has been condemned by the Iranian embassy in Stockholm, which also expressed shock at Sweden’s lack of response.

Quran desecration should be criminalized, Amir Abdollahian says

OIC holds emergency summit on Quran desecration

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has slammed the heinous move of Quran desecration by Sweden and Denmark as the OIC held an emergency online conference late on Monday at the level of foreign ministers to debate the recent incidents of the Quran burning in the Scandinavian countries.

Iranian embassy in Denmark lambastes Quran desecration

TEHRAN- The Iranian embassy in Copenhagen on Friday condemned the insult to holy books, including Quran.

Students gather in front of Tehran University to honor Quran

A mass gathering of students and people to honor the Holy Quran was held in front of the main door of Tehran University. This gathering was held by mourner students of Imam Hussain in response to the desecration of the Holy Quran in Europe, Sweden and Denmark.

Islamic Public Law Association of Iran decries Quran desecration

TEHRAN - The Islamic Public Law Association of Iran (IPLAI) on Monday condemned the desecration of the holy Quran in Sweden.

Iran intelligence ministry exposes ulterior motives behind Quran burning  

TEHRAN - A string of public desecration of the holy Quran in Sweden and Denmark has set off outrage across the world. The man that raised up hell for the first time and started this show of madness was an Iraqi immigrant living in Sweden named Salwan Momika.

Cartoon exhibit to highlight importance of Holy Quran 

TEHRAN – Iran’s Art Bureau plans to organize an international cartoon exhibition to emphasize the profound significance of the Holy Quran.

"Labbaik Ya Quran"

Announcement of mourners' disgust over desecration of the Quran

TEHRAN- In response to recent incidents of Quran desecration, a global campaign titled "Labbaik Ya Quran" is set to be launched by religious organizations worldwide. As part of this campaign, mourners will recite Surah Al-Masad during mourning gatherings on the days of Tusua and Ashura.

Raisi says continuation of Quran desecration tantamount to ‘modern ignorance’

TEHRAN- President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran has once more criticized several European nations for approving the burning of the holy Quran, stressing that this goes against their claims of support for freedom of speech.

Iran wants Sweden, Denmark to hand over Quran desecrators to Muslim states

TEHRAN - Nasser Kanaani, the spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, has once more denounced the recent acts of desecration against the holy Quran in Sweden and Denmark and urged the European nations to extradite those involved to Muslim nations.

Swedish condemnation of Quran burning insufficient: Raisi

Iranian president says culprits must be held accountable

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has panned the Swedish government’s response to the burning of the holy Quran on its land, saying that just condemning the sacrilegious conduct is not enough.