Spiritual journey to heaven on Earth

Each year, millions of pilgrims, often exceeding 20 million, participate in the Arbaeen Walk, which spans approximately 80 kilometers (around 50 miles) from Najaf to Karbala, the most blessed and sacred lands on Earth.

Imam Khomeini hailed and praised sacrifices by holy prophet's househod

Imam Hussain (PBUH), the grandson of the holy prophet of Islam became distinguished amongst other martyrs and revolutionaries by characteristics that excel all other martyrs.

Arbaeen is a meeting place for all Muslims

Arbaeen 2024: Iranian pilgrims join million-strong march

Tens of thousands of Iranian pilgrims have already started their on-foot journey to the holy city of Karbala, Iraq, to attend the million-strong Arbaeen procession.

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).

Millions of Muslims attend mourning ceremonies to mark Tasu’a worldwide

Millions of Muslims are attending mourning ceremonies across Iran and other countries to mark Tasu’a, which precedes Ashura, the day of the martrydom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.

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

Imam Khomeini: Weeping over Imām Hussein (‘a)’s martyrdom is to revive the sense that a minor group ...

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