Imam Khomeini said Musa Sadr was like my son

Imam Musa Sadr, friend of Islam

The fate of Imam Musa Sadr was very important for Imam Khomeini.

Imam Khomeini used to spend 7th Muharram onward in Karabla

Ayatollah Khatam Yazdi- Ibid, Vol. 3, pp. 24 and 25

Millions flock to Karbala to commemorate Ashura Day

Millions of people from across the world on Saturday flocked to the holy Iraqi city of Karbala to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him).

Iranians, Muslims worldwide mark Ashura, mourn martyrdom of Imam Hussein

Millions of Muslims worldwide are observing Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon Him).

Iranians, other Muslims attend mourning processions in millions to mark Tasu'a

Millions of Muslims across Iran and other countries are taking part in nationwide processions on Tasu'a, which marks the ninth day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram and precedes Ashura, the day when Imam Hussein, the third Shia imam, was martyred.

Tasua and Ashura, the day of loyalty and resistance of Imam Hussain and his faithful companions