Iranians mark 1979 takeover of 'Den of Espionage

Forty-two years ago on November 4, Iranian students took over the American embassy in Tehran, also known in Iran as the “Den of Espionage”.

Man is obliged to seek a cure or a remedy for moral decline, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini advised individuals and societies to find remedy for moral decline and seek divine help to decorate themselves with virtues.

Scholars' views participating at 35th Islamic unity conference in Tehran

Every year millions of Muslims across the planet celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Sunni and Shia denominations celebrate this event on two different dates within the same week. The interval between these two dates is annually commemorated as the Islamic Unity Week.

Leader says Muslim unity is no ‘tactical issue’ but ‘definitive Quranic duty’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the unity of Muslims is a "definite duty and a Qur'anic order", adding some regional governments' decision to normalize ties with the Israel is a "great sin and mistake".

How did Imam Khomeini come up with idea of unity week?

President Raeisi says Muslim nations should forge strong unity, stay away from discord

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has called on Muslim nations to strengthen their unity and establish stronger relations, saying they should avoid any statement or measure that may create rifts within their ranks.

Iranian mourners commemorate Tasu’a

Tasu’a, in the Islamic lunar calendar refers to the ninth day of Muharram, a day before Ashura when Imam Hussein (AS), a grandson of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him), and his 72 companions were martyred in the Battle of Karbala. Iranian mourners commemorate Tasu’a, on the eve of Ashura, the day marking the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam, under strict health measures imposed to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resistance key to ending US intervention in Islamic nations: Leader’s Hajj message

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says a Jihad-like struggle and continued resistance is what can prevent America and other international aggressors from interfering in the affairs of the Islamic countries.