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

Iran election runoff: Voting time extended by two hours

The Interior Ministry announced a two-hour extension to the voting time of Iran's presidential election runoff. The voting time has been extended for two hours till 8:00 p.m. local time (1630 GMT), the Interior Ministry announced.

Imam Reza ('a) holy shrine in Mashhad, a spiritual shelter for Iranians, believers worldwide

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, described the holy shrine of Imam Reza (‘a) in the holy city of Mashhad as source of abundance.

Imam Rida (PBUH)’, the source of knowledge, wisdom

Imam Khomeini: You everyday wake up as your eyes are blessed to be focused on Imam Rida (PBUH)’s ...

Sahifeh ye-Imam, Vol. 12, P. 106

Imam Khomeini: Hearts of divine angels are centered on the holy shrine of Imam Rida (PBUH).

Sahifeh ye-Imam, V. 16, P. 388