3-million-plus: Iranians break record of traveling to Iraq for Arba'een mourning ritual

Iran's government spokesman says more than three million Iranians have so far traveled to Iraq to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.

The institute marks founding anniversary, its officials, workers pledge allegiance to Imam ...

A ceremony was held at Imam Khomeini's shrine where representatives from various departments of the institute presented reports about their achievements in recent months and past years.

Conference of "A world free of violence in Imam Khomeini's ideals and thought "

Venue summit: Tehran, National Library Conference Hall Date and Year: June 12 Organizers of the event: National Library and Foreign Headquarters Imam Khomeini Commemoration Ceremony Secretary-General of Conference: Dr. Mohammad Moghadam, the head of foreign affairs department at Imam Khomeini’s institute for compilation and publication of Imam Khomeini’s works Speaker at closing ceremony: Ayatollah Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of Imam

Iranians gear up for annual Arbaeen rituals

Arbaeen is a longstanding tradition in Islam, which marks the fortieth day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad. Days ahead of the occasion, people in Tehran have gathered en masse to commemorate Imam Hussein.

'Iran’s review of US response to EU nuclear deal text underway, will conclude by weekend'

Salman Rushdie, author of The Satanic Verses, attacked on stage in New York

Salman Rushdie, the author of a blasphemous anti-Islam book, has been attacked on stage during an event in New York, according to US media.

Culture of Ashura shields revolution, inspires societies to revive values

Faithful Muslims and believers have begun marking Tasu’a and Ashura, the eve of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), by holding mourning rituals the world over.

Imam Khomeini: Ghadīr is not limited to that time. Ghadīr must be there at all times while the ...

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