Mourning ceremonies across Iran on event of Arba’een which marks 40 days since the martyrdom ...

Iranians honor 40 days after Ashura

Iranians from all walks of life mark the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH). Iranians honor 40 days after martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (PBUH), the grandson of the holy prophet of Islam.

Leader says Hajj demonstrates power of Islamic Ummah

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the annual Hajj pilgrimage demonstrates the power of the Islamic Ummah and boosts contacts among Muslims.

Imam Khomeini commemorated Ashura in Neauphle Le Chateau

It has been recalled through a series of memoirs that a massive crowd of people had gathered around Imam Khomeini’s historic residence in Neauphle Le Chateau, on the outskirts of the French capital Paris, during days of Tasu’a and Ashura nearly four decades ago.

Millions of mourners mark Tasu’a across Iran

Iranians are attending mourning ceremonies in their millions across the country to mark Tasu’a, ahead of the day in history that witnessed the martyrdom of Shia Islam’s third Imam.

Iranian celebrates Feast of Sacrifice

Iranians are celebrating Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), one of the most important festivals on the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Adha is commemorated towards the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, which should be undertaken at least once by every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to do so.

Leader urges unity in his message to Hajj pilgrims

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged unity in his message to Hajj pilgrims who began marking the climax of the annual event Monday. Ayatollah Khamenei also said that the US policy is to stoke wars among Muslims,

Imam Khomeini defined true philosophy of Hajj pilgrimage

According to imam Khomeini, one of the major duties of Muslims is to find out what the reality of Hajj Pilgrimage is and why they must expend a part of their material and spiritual capacities to uphold it.