Remembrance of Imam Hossein (PBUH) creates harmony and unity, Imam Khomeini stressed

The Arbaeen marks an important turning point in the movement of Karbala. This day, which is no less important to the day of Ashura is important for many reasons.

Millions of pilgrims from across world converging on holy Iraqi city of Karbala

Millions of black-clad pilgrims from across the world are converging on the holy Iraqi city of Karbala to commemorate the Day of Arba’een, which marks 40 days since the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.

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Massacre by Shah regime on Black Friday caused Pahlavi dynasty to collapse

17 Shahrivar 1357 AHS (8 September, 1978) on the Iranian calendar was dubbed "Black Friday" when Shah regime imposed martial law in response to protests against Pahlavi dynasty.

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.

Early political life of Imam Khomeini

Prayers take men out of darkness, Imam Khomeini stressed

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic used to stress that prayers take men out of darkness and, once out of darkness they become men who work for God…Prayers do not deactivate men!

Iranians marking 15th of Khordad uprising

People are marking the day, known as 15th of Khordad on the Iranian calendar, in different parts of the country. To the Iranians, the event marks a prelude to the victory of Iran’s Islamic Revolution in 1979.