Millions of Muslims, wearing gloves and face masks, have marked the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam on Ashura, one of the largest Muslim gatherings since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
Sunday, August 30, 2020 09:52
Iran has marked the 33 anniversary of Iraq’s 1987 chemical attack on the city of Sardasht in West Azerbaijan Province.
Sunday, June 28, 2020 10:31
Iran has deplored the latest resolution passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), saying the Islamic Republic would take “appropriate action” where the sponsors of the move would stand responsible for any "repercussions."
Friday, June 19, 2020 04:53
Iranians all around the world are celebrating the ancient festival of Nowruz, a holiday that heralds the beginning of spring and marks the start of the Persian New Year.
Friday, March 20, 2020 12:01
Millions of people from around the world travel to Iraq each year to partake in the annual Arba'een processions, which over the past years have grown into the largest human gathering of any kind.
Monday, October 21, 2019 11:38
Religious processions and symbolic marches were also held across different cities in Iran marking Arba’een on Saturday.
Saturday, October 19, 2019 02:46
Huge processions are underway in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala as millions of mourners commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.
Saturday, October 19, 2019 10:04
Millions of pilgrims, including a record number of Iranians, have gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.
Friday, October 18, 2019 12:49