Shia Muslims hold mourning ceremonies to mark Ashura worldwide

Millions of Muslims worldwide have commemorated Ashura, a remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

Ashura gatherings and ceremonies to be held at Imam Khomeini’s holy shrine

Imam Khomeini Asserted on Genuine Message of Ashura

The founder of the Islamic Republic used to say the holy months of Muharram and Safar have kept Islam alive and advised preachers to promote genuine teachings during this period.

Imam won hearts and minds

Abdolraheem, Mohammad – the manager of Alray Altam newspaper of Kuwait

Ayatollah Baqir al-Sadr termed Imam Khomeini as great divine treasure of contemporary history

Mohammad Baqir al-Sadr, who had great devotion towards Imam Khomeini, in a historic message had termed Imam the great divine treasure and strength for the Islamic societies in contemporary history.

Iran calls on intl. community, Muslim countries to fully support Palestinian people on Quds Day

Iran has called on the international community, particularly Muslim countries, to fully support the oppressed Palestinian people on International Quds Day, urging them to confront the "cancerous tumor" of Israel in the region.

Concerns of the late Imam's memory for people's livelihood problems

Imam Khomeini received constant stream of reporters, supporters during exile period

Imam Khomeini was, in fact, constantly, and acutely aware of the connections between Iranian affairs and those of the Muslim world in general and the Arab lands and Palestinian issue in particular. During the last few months of his exile, Imam Khomeini received a constant stream of reporters, supporters, and notables, eager to hear the spiritual leader of the revolution. Imam Khomeini, the late founder of Islamic Republic raised the banner of defending Palestinians even years before the victory of Islamic Revolution under his victory.