Late founder of Islamic Republic called Iran Imam Sadiq’s land

Iranians mark Teacher Day; Commemoration of Ayatollah Morteza Motahari

Ayatollah Morteza Motahari was one of the most prominent intellectual and cultural figures of modern time.

Leader says United States' sanctions have made Iran self-sufficient

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States' sanctions have made Iran self-sufficient as he calls for unity in the new Iranian year which began Friday morning.

Iranians take part in mourning commemorations for the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh (PBUH)

People across Iran have taken to the streets and mosques to take part in mourning commemorations for the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh (PBUH), the daughter of Islam’s Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), who affectionately referred to her as the “mother of her father.”

Imam Khomeini promoted unity between universities and seminaries

The unity of the universities and seminaries ‎was declared by the late founder of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini. He emphasized upon this unity many times and highlighted its significance through his historical speeches and statements.

Mourners commemorating martyrdom anniversary of Imam Rida (PBUH)

In the days leading up to the occasions, caravans of pilgrims begin a journey on foot to Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad, which is home to Imam Reza’s holy shrine.This year as usual,People in Iran are commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of the eighth Shia Imam, Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (Peace be upon Him).

Millions commemorate Arba'een in Karbala

Religious processions and symbolic marches were also held across different cities in Iran marking Arba’een on Saturday.

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.