Imam Khomeini: Keep the mosques full and inhabited. You, the academic and the religious students, ...

Iranians prepare to mark Muharram amid anti-virus precautions

Iranians are to set to mark the mourning month of Muharram while strictly observing the health protocols issued by government officials to prevent the new coronavirus from spreading further.

Imam Khomeini explained necessity for establishment of Islamic political power

This book, Islamic Government, is one of the most influential works of Imam Khomeini. This book originated in a series of lectures given at Najaf between January 21 and February 8, 1970.

Leader expresses condolences over passing of Ayatollah Taskhiri

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has expressed condolences over the passing of prominent Iranian Shia figure and Islamic scholar Hojjatoleslam Mohammad-Ali Taskhiri.

Imam Khomeini highlighted significance of the event of al-Mubahala

As Islam emerged triumphantly over Christianity on the occasion of Mubahala, this historic event is celebrated as a festival (‘Eid) of thanksgiving for the triumph of the truth of the message of Islam.

Believers worldwide celebrate Eid al-Ghadir

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).

Why did Imam Khomeini want people’s return to the original Islamic character?

Millions of Muslims in Iran commemorate Eid al-Adha, Mina crush

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.