Imam Khomeini undoubtedly one of the greatest figures of contemporary history

Imam Khomeini is undoubtedly one of the greatest figures of contemporary history ï even western commentators have been forced to admit as much ï but this still does not adequately reflect his total personality, whose influence extends far beyond the borders of Iran.

THE AGED MAN’S RESOLUTION

I have a puzzle, confidant I need, I have a pain in my soul a cure I need.

Imam used to decorate, get prepared ahead of performing prayers

Imam used to decorate, get prepared ahead of performing prayers; Memoirs about Imam Khomeini

Unity week eradicates divisions, fosters unity

THE LOVE MYSTERY

Of the interests of the deceptive we are unaware, Of the sages we are unaware.

PAIN SUFFERER

We are love-born and pain increasing, With the claimant hermit of the mosque, we are fighting.

Millions of Arba'een pilgrims from around the globe gather in Karbala

Millions of pilgrims, including a record number of Iranians, have gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.

Imam Khomeini described sportsmen and athletes as source of hope for nation

Imam Khomeini himself during youth-hood was familiar with different types of traditional sports such as climbing, swimming, archery, wrestling, playing chaugan and horse riding.