Massive processions underway in Karbala as millions mark Arba’een

Huge processions are underway in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala as millions of mourners commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.

Millions of Arba'een pilgrims from around the globe gather in Karbala

Millions of pilgrims, including a record number of Iranians, have gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.

Imam Khomeini described sportsmen and athletes as source of hope for nation

Imam Khomeini himself during youth-hood was familiar with different types of traditional sports such as climbing, swimming, archery, wrestling, playing chaugan and horse riding.

Imam's comprehensive personality triggered victory of revolution

Imam Khomeini guided critical period of Islamic movement from Neauphle-le Chateau

And it was from this stage and station that he guided the most critical period of the movement in Iran.A large number of common people and intellectuals around the globe became familiar with the Imam Khomeini’s ideals and dynamic thought and his uprising.

Shah regime couldn’t silence Imam Khomeini by imprisonment

Imam Khomeini’s elder brother, Ayatollah Pasandideh said that Shah regime had put severe restrictions on movement of Imam after freeing him from jail in 1960s.

Imam Khomeini mentioned deep religious concepts in form of poetry

Imam has mentioned several ethical, moral and religious concepts in form of poetry.The collection of poetry of the Muslim world's spiritual and religious leader has been published in English, Arabic, Urdu, Chinese and some other languages.

Millions across globe observing Ashura

In the picture above Iranians attend a mourning procession in the capital, Tehran, to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam, on September 9, 2019. (Photo by Tasnim News Agency) Millions across Iran and other parts of the world are observing Ashura, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).