Iranian mourners mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (PBUH)

Every year, the mourners converge in mosques, places of worship and religious sites nationwide to mark the solemn occasion. During the ceremonies, poems are recited and sermons delivered in honor of one of the most revered figures of Shia Islam. This year, however, people have been avoiding gatherings indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.

Faithfuls mark Ashura amid strict coronavirus restrictions

Millions of Muslims, wearing gloves and face masks, have marked the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam on Ashura, one of the largest Muslim gatherings since the COVID-19 pandemic started.

Ayatollah Taskhiri set best pattern for promotion of Islamic proximity

The representative of Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Hajj and pilgrimage affairs hailed late Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Taskhiri as a devout defender of Islam and Shiism and said his way of promoting Islamic proximity was the best.

Imam Khomeini's works being displayed at International Quranic exhibitiion in Tehran

US current hostile relationship towards Iran should be traced back to 1953

Iran’s Quranic Community set to renew allegiance with Imam Khomeini’s ideals

Mehdi Qarasheikhlu, head of the Dar-ol-Quran Kareem Organization, said that the visit will come on Wednesday, January 30, two days before the start of the celebrations. It will also include a Quran recitation session and inauguration of the mausoleum’s Quran center, Qarasheikhlu went on to say.

Iran marks anniversary of Khorramshahr's liberation

Iranian forces recaptured the strategic port city during landmark operation code-named Beit ol-Moqaddas in 1982, putting an end to over 500 days of the Iraqi occupation.

Institute organizes international article-writing competition on Imam Khomeini