Over two million Iranian pilgrims in Karbala to mark Arba’een

Every year, millions of pilgrims reach Karbala for Arba’een from across Iraq and abroad, especially neighboring Iran, which marked the occasion this year on Thursday.

Leader hails Arbaeen pilgrimage as outstanding event

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has applauded the growing enthusiasm for commemoration of Arbaeen.

Millions of pilgrims marching toward Karbala ahead of Arba’een

Arba’een marks the anniversary of the 40th day following Ashura. This year the occasion falls on Thursday, November 09, and the commemoration ceremonies will last until the following evening.

Ali Bala Hajizadeh

Imam Khomeini led revolution under very tough geopolitical circumstances

Imam Khomeini, the leader of Islamic Revolution, led the Islamic revolution under very tough geopolitical circumstances when the so-called superpowers had divided the world into two blocs.

Ayatollah Khamenei slams Trump’s hostile remarks

The statements by the US president did not bring any pride to the American nation, said Ayatollah Khamenei. “The American elite should be ashamed of having such a president.”

Imam Khomeini led simple life, left behind nothing except few books.

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, lived in a simple house with the barest essentials, and he ate simple food. When he passed away, the Imam left behind nothing except a few books.

Trump's ignorant hate speech belongs in medieval times

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that that US President Donald Trump’s UN address belongs in medieval times and is not worth of a reply.