The Imam Khomeini mosque

‘The Imam Khomeini mosque’ in South Turkmenistan

The Imam Khomeini mosque was built fourteen years ago in south Turkmenistan. It was a present offered by the Islamic Republic of Iran and was a symbol of friendship between the two countries. Today, this mosque has become a center of gatherings and ceremonies for the people living close to the area the mosque is situated in.

Change of Flags

The changing of the flags of the two holy shrines at Karbala

The red flags of these two holy shrines were changed yesterday as a symbol of the start of the month of Muharram and mourning. Thousands of people witnessed this event, which declared the commencement of the grief of the Shi’a for the loss of the master of martyrs, Imam Hussein (as) and his honourable household, and the difficulties they endured for the sake of Islam.

Eid al-Ghadeer in London

The Celebration Ceremony of Eid al-Ghadeer in London

Eid al-Ghadeer is a day which many Shi’as all over the world celebrate. It is the day when Amir al-Mu’mineen was named the successor of the Prophet (saw). The sermon the Prophet (saw) read on this day has been recorded not only by the Shia but also by authentic Sunni sources. The Prophet (saw) talks of two weighty things, the Qur’an and the household of the Prophet (saw), which Muslims must cling on to in order to stay on the true path of Islam. Unfortunately this sermon is overlooked by many Sunni Muslims.

Hajj message

Imam Khomeini's Hajj message and the philosophy behind it

In an interview with Ayatollah Taskhiri, chairman of the International Forum for Proximity of Islamic Denominations, the hajj messages issued by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution were discussed. Due to the long day Iranian pilgrims had to endure on their way to Saudi Arabia, certain negotiations took place between the officials of the two countries in order to coordinate the times and delays. Ayatollah Taskhiri was a member of the Iranian delegation which was sent to Saudi Arabia to negotiate with Saudi officials.

Baraa'at az Moshrikeen

Baraa'at az Moshrikeen (dissociation from polytheists)

A member of the National Security and Foreign Policies Committee recently said: “The Message pilgrims wish to convey at the Baraa'at az Moshrikeen (dissociation from polytheists) ceremony this year is, that changes within the area should be supported and that they are opponents of colonization and world arrogance.”

Philosophy of Hajj and mission of the Hujjaj) plural of Haji meaning pilgrim (in the massive ...

In fact, the blessed feast is the day the Muslims of the world are emancipated from the hegemony of tyrants and world-devourers thanks to the wakefulness of Muslims and the commitment of Muslim `ulama'. This great goal is feasible when different aspects of Islamic laws can be presented to the oppressed people, acquainting nations with Islam and not losing opportunities for this great fateful matter.

Ka’ba covering

The covering of the Ka’ba

On the 5th of November after the morning prayers were completed the Ka’ba’s old covering was taken off, the Ka’ab was then washed with Zam Zam water and Iranian rose water.

Iran opens Imam Khomeini photo exhibit

Iran opens Imam Khomeini photo exhibit

The Image of Sun photo exhibition has opened in Tehran's Niavaran Cultural and Historical Complex to honor the memory of Imam Khomeini. The ceremony was attended by Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad Hosseini and a number of foreign representatives on Saturday evening.