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.

Imam hosted mourning ceremonies in exile

A memoir by Hujjat al-Islam and Muslims by Seyyed Ali Akbar Mohtashmipour

Head of Supreme Council of Iraq Sheikh Hamoudi pledge allegiance to Imam Khomeini by visiting his ...

Iran hails Iraqis’ tactfulness, says always rooting for a stable, powerful Iraq

As the political turmoil in Iraq subsides, Iran says it wants the neighboring Arab country to be stable and powerful, lauding the wisdom shown by all sides in overcoming the “great sedition.”

Israeli settlers storm al-Aqsa Mosque compound again in provocative move

Israeli settlers, escorted by military forces, have again stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied Old City of al-Quds, a move seen as provocative by Palestinians.

Imam Khomeini: In this “Government’s Week” we have had bitter and sweet experiences. The bitter ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam, V 18, P 67

A group of pilgrims from Pakistan holds a mourning ceremony at Imam Khomeini's holy shrine

Imam’s special devotion for Najaf and Karbala during exile in Iraq

A memoir by Ayatollah Hossein Mazaheri, a teacher of ethics and morality