Muslims around the world commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam Hossein (AS) amid coronavirus-related restrictions placed by Iraq on the number of foreign pilgrims.
Thursday, October 08, 2020 10:18
A great significance had been attached to this day because the Ahlul-Bayt reached the land of Karbala on this day and performed pilgrimage to the holy shrines of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his 72 companion who gave their life for the cause of Islam.
Wednesday, October 07, 2020 10:59
Saudi authorities have partially resumed the year-round Umrah pilgrimage after a seven-month hiatus over the coronavirus pandemic, allowing a limited number of people to perform the rituals in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina with strict observance of health protocols.
Sunday, October 04, 2020 01:51
The representative of Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Hajj and pilgrimage affairs hailed late Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Taskhiri as a devout defender of Islam and Shiism and said his way of promoting Islamic proximity was the best.
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 10:37
The Iranian Cultural Center in Lebanon plans to hold a letter writing competition named “The Most Beautiful Letter to Imam Khomeini (RA)”.
Saturday, August 22, 2020 11:14
Shia Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid al-Ghadir. It is a day when the Prophet of Islam appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor and Muslims’ next leader. The auspicious day marks the designation of Imam Ali as the successor to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Friday, August 07, 2020 06:26
The occasion, which falls on the 10th day of the lunar calendar month of Dhu al-Hijjah every year, was marked by saying prayers, sacrificing livestock and serving the meat to the needy.
Friday, July 31, 2020 11:23
According to Imam, the Hajj pilgrimage is at the heart of Divine teachings from which one must seek the content of Islam's policy in all aspects of living.
Thursday, July 30, 2020 12:34