Leader hails Arbaeen pilgrimage as outstanding event

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has applauded the growing enthusiasm for commemoration of Arbaeen.

Millions of pilgrims marching toward Karbala ahead of Arba’een

Arba’een marks the anniversary of the 40th day following Ashura. This year the occasion falls on Thursday, November 09, and the commemoration ceremonies will last until the following evening.

Imam Khomeini strongly advocated rights of minorities

The leaders and members of minorities including Christians, Jews, Zoroastrians had fully supported the struggle for the Islamic Revolution under the wise leadership of Imam Khomeini.

Hashd al-Sha’abi calls for immediate withdrawal of US troops from Iraq

Iraqi PM denounces US secretary of state's remarks on Hashd al-Sha'abi

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's media office has criticized meddlesome comments made by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson regarding the country’s Popular Mobilization Units or Hashd al-Sha’abi.

Imam Khomeini promoted unity among followers of all divine religions, oppressed nations

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Revolution had undertaken serious efforts to create unity and harmony among followers of all divine regions.

Millions stage mourning ceremonies in commemoration of Ashura

The Battle of Karbala between a small group of supporters and relatives of Imam Hussein and a larger military detachment from the forces of the Umayyad caliph represents the war as one between good and evil.

Faithful people marking Tasu’a worldwide

The occasion falls on the ninth day on the lunar month of Muharram. Shia Muslims have begun marking Tasu’a, the eve of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), by holding mourning rituals the world over.