IQNA – The deputy of the Qom-based Computer Research Center of Islamic Sciences said a comprehensive manuscript database named Makhtutat (Manuscripts) is planned to be unveiled soon.

IQNA – Nikita Darrani is an Afghan woman who was born in Herat and has begun her writing the entire Quran in calligraphy, despite the restrictions.

IQNA – Six original marble tiles from the 19th century—once embedded in the Grand Mosque’s halls—are being shown at a museum in Mecca for their stunning artistry.

IQNA – A master’s degree program in Halal business management has been launched at a university in São Paulo, Brazil.

IQNA – A Lebanese researcher offered a historical analysis examining how mourning rituals for Imam Hussein (AS) and the martyrs of Karbala evolved during the first five centuries of the Islamic Hijri calendar, identifying three distinct phases from personal grief to public ritual.

IQNA – An anonymous act of generosity has brought a singular treasure to the Iranian city of Zanjan: a completely handcrafted Quran rendered in leather.

IQNA – Emphasizing the implementation of the “Smart Translation of Humanities” project, the director of the scientific group of the Noor Center’s digital libraries, said that so far, about 20% of the target content has been translated.

IQNA – The rituals of Muharram are not mere acts of grief, but for Shia Muslims worldwide, they are the lifeblood of a faith that has endured for fourteen centuries, says a Muslim scholar.

IQNA – The Al-Kafeel Museum of Treasures and Manuscripts at the holy shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala has exhibited an exquisite wooden Quran stand.

IQNA – The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq, announced the beginning of a project to write a precious copy of Nahj al-Balagha, the first project of its kind in the Islamic world.

IQNA – In Islamic tradition, a waqf — a religious endowment for charitable or community purposes — represents one of the most enduring forms of giving.

IQNA – A rare artifact from the Holy Kaaba’s gate has been put on display at a Mecca exhibition showcasing the architectural history of Islam's two holiest mosques.