Imam Sought to Revive Ashura’s Message

Imam Khomeini the leader of the Islamic Republic used to frequently emphasize on significance of reviving the culture of Ashura and genuine message as delivered by the grandson of the holy prophet of Islam, Imam Hussein (peace be upon him).

Arbaeen an occasion for renewal of allegiance with the doyen of martyrs ideals

imam Khomeini, the late founder of Islamic republic, described Ashura and arbaeen as occasions to revive various perspectives of the Divine message delivered by the doyen of martyrs .

The influence of Ashura on the flow of Islamic Revolution

The first sparks of Islamic Revolution were essentially lit in Muharram and inspired by teachings of Ashura movement. The uprising of 5 June 1963, a milestone in the history of Islamic Revolution, was occurred subsequent to Imam Khomeini’s speech on the afternoon of Ashura (June 3)

Arbaeen, an occasion for renewal of allegiance with ideals of doyen of martyrs

The Arbaeen marks an important turning point in the movement of Karbala.

Mourning ceremonies for martyrdom of Imam Hussain in the day of Ashura

The effects of the culture of Ashura on the victory of Islamic Revolution

Mourning ceremony on the occasion of Moharram in Imam Khomeini's holy shrine

The events inspired by Ashura

The most important events which were like a turning point during the process of the Islamic revolution were inspired by Ashura, some of the most important of them are: