Leader hails Arbaeen pilgrimage as outstanding event

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has applauded the growing enthusiasm for commemoration of Arbaeen.

Millions of pilgrims marching toward Karbala ahead of Arba’een

Arba’een marks the anniversary of the 40th day following Ashura. This year the occasion falls on Thursday, November 09, and the commemoration ceremonies will last until the following evening.

Millions stage mourning ceremonies in commemoration of Ashura

The Battle of Karbala between a small group of supporters and relatives of Imam Hussein and a larger military detachment from the forces of the Umayyad caliph represents the war as one between good and evil.

Mourning ceremonies in remembrance of Imam Hussain (PBUH) at Imam Khomeini’s holy shrine

Imam Khomeini reminded Hajj pilgrims of their duties, mission

How did Imam Khomeini stress following footsteps of Imam Reza (PBUH)?

How did Imam Khomeini describe significance of Imam Reza (PBUH)'s holy shrine

Imam Reza (PBUH) holy shrine center of knowledge, landing place of angels

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic once described the holy shrine of Imam Reza (PBUH) in city of Mashhad as a site of knowledge, wisdom and landing place of divine angels.