Holy prophet used to like the company of the poor and the destitute

Imam Khomeini boosted unity among Iraqi tribes, ethnic and religious groups

A reputed scholars say that Imam Khomeini had been widely respected by all Iraqi people regardless of their religious or ethnic affiliation because the great leader of the Muslim world unity among Sunnis and Shias.

Scholars' views participating at 35th Islamic unity conference in Tehran

Every year millions of Muslims across the planet celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Sunni and Shia denominations celebrate this event on two different dates within the same week. The interval between these two dates is annually commemorated as the Islamic Unity Week.

Imam Khomeini kept delivering lecture despite a parade by military tanks

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam

Muslims, devotees observe birthday anniversary of Holy Prophet and Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (PBUH) ...

Shia Muslims celebrate the birthday anniversary of the Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH) as well as Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (PBUH) on 17th Rabi' al-awwal. Imam Khomeini once said, "Here is a land of The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his household). This land belongs to Imam Sadiq.”

How did Imam Khomeini come up with idea of unity week?

Enemies could never dent Imam’s will and determination

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam

Poets from subcontinent explore unity and pure Islamic ideals in Imam Khomeini poetry

Poets of Indian and Pakistani origins have presented their poetic verses at a ceremony in the Iranian holy city of Qom, exploring the concept of Islamic unity and pure Islamic ideals from Imam Khomeini's poetic and theological works.