Iranians, other Muslims attend mourning processions in millions to mark Tasu'a

Millions of Muslims across Iran and other countries are taking part in nationwide processions on Tasu'a, which marks the ninth day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram and precedes Ashura, the day when Imam Hussein, the third Shia imam, was martyred.

Imam remained present from the beginning to end at Muharram ceremonies

A memoirs by Hojjat al-Islam Ansari Kermani

Imam Khomeini’s fight against colonialism centered around Palestine: Academic

Imam Khomeini was a combination of a “rare and remarkable individual” who combined a “deep insight into human conditions” with “larger ideas about how to organize society”, says an analyst.

Imam Khomeini’s legacy a viable model of Islamic governance

It is safe to say that without Imam Khomeini, it would have been a different story today. The ideological tremors triggered by this charismatic leader of the Islamic Revolution during his lifetime went beyond the borders of Iran and the Persian Gulf region.

Imam Khomeini constructed political identity with Islam as focal point

On the 34th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini, the architect of the Islamic Revolution, his figure remains crucial not only to understanding the current political landscape of the Islamic Republic but also to comprehend the general discourse in the Muslim world.

Imam Khomeini welcomed European Muslims, made no objections.

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam Khomeini

A group of seminary students from Najaf pays respect to Imam Khomeini at his holy shrine.

Imam Khomeini stressed the need for a process of spiritual development

The way of moral reform advocated by Imam Khomeini is a process of spiritual development in which the adept learns to conquer and then lose interest in his worldly desires and become totally devoted to God.