Founder of Islamic Republic used to refer to the exceptional merits of Imam Ali ('a)

Believers worldwide mark Imam Ali (PBUH) martyrdom

Every year, on the 21st day of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, mourners gather in mosques and religious centers across Iran to attend ceremonies commemorating the first Shia Imam's martyrdom.

Imam Khomeini's advice to believers for spiritual transformation on the night of Qadr.

Muslims hold night-long vigils on Qadr Nights until dawn.

The night preceding Imam Ali’s martyrdom is considered to be one of the threefold Qadr (Destiny) Nights, when the Holy Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad more than 14 centuries ago. Muslims hold night-long vigils on Qadr Nights, reciting the holy Qu’ran and praying until dawn.

Imam Ali ('a) had been appearance of the absolute justice

The late founder of the Islamic Repubic used to maintain that that Imam Ali (PBUH), is the appearance of the absolute justice, the marvel of the world , who has no equal by kindness in the world-from the beginning until the eternity- unless the more respectable Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him).

Imam Ali’s (PBUH) auspicious birth happened in the holy month of Rajab

Imam's letter to the Soviet Union leader contained much wisdom and sound advice

Imam Khomeini then suggested that, if Mikhail Gorbachev desired to become more familiar with Islamic concepts, the Soviet leader should command his scholars to study the philosophical works of al-Farabi, Avicenna, Sohravardi and Mullah Sadra to become familiar with the “nature of knowledge” which is different from the “nature of matter.”

Chief Rabbai denounces Israeli killing of Gaza civilians, women and children

Yunus Hamami Lalezar, chief rabbi of the Jewish community of Iran has stressed that the killing of defenseless people, including women, children and the elderly, is absolutely wrong from the viewpoint of Judaism.