Declaration of the Islamic Republic

Congratulations on this day, when after the martyrdom of the brave young men and the bereavement of the mothers and fathers and in intolerable anguish. You defeated the barbaric enemy and the Pharaoh of the Time and with decisive votes for the Islamic Republic, declared the Divine Government of Justice… Congratulations on such a government which does not discriminate between races, black or white, Turk, Fars, Kurd or Balouchi.

Imam Khomeini on Ayatollah Beheshti’s Martyrdom

Islam takes pride in these martyrs and honorably calls this nation to endurance… Our nation has lost 72 personalities in this calamity, the same number as the martyrs of Karbala. The Iranian nation is proud to have dedicated people who are devoted to Islam and the Muslims. Assuming you were the avowed enemy of Martyr Beheshti, who was oppressed most of his life and died oppressed and was a thorn in the eyes of enemies of Islam, what hatred you had against the other innocent people…?

Holy shrine of Imam al-Rida (PBUH), the source of divine blessings

Imam Khomeini once said the holy shrine of al-Rida (PBUH) in holy city of Mashhad is the source of endless divine blessings and mercies. Imam Khomeini urged Muslims to follow holy prophet, pure progeny Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic used such occasions to remind the Muslim ummah about divine characters of the holy prophet of Islam and his infallible successors.

Imam Khomeini highlighted pious character of holy prophet, his pure progeny

The sad occasion of 28th of lunar month of Safar reminds us passing away anniversary of the Holy Prophet of Islam and Martyrdom of his grandson Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba (peace be upon them). Imam Khomeini, the contemporary leader of the contemporary Muslim world highlighted the pious character of Imam Hassan in great detail and frequently paid tributes to the elder grandson of prophet of Islam.

Millions of pilgrims honor Imam Hussein (PBUH) on Arba’een

The occasion, known as the world’s largest annual Muslim pilgrimage, comes 40 days after Ashura, the 10th day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram. Imam Hussein is a highly-venerated figure not only among Shia Mulims but also among Sunnis, Christians, and people of other faiths.

Millions of pilgrims converge on Karaba on eve of Arba’een

Iran has established camps along the paths leading to the border with Iraq to accommodate the pilgrims. Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has also set up a field hospital near one border crossing, and, as of Sunday, has provided medical services to at least 5,000 pilgrims.

Mourning ceremony at Imam Khomeini’s shrine on occasion of Arba’een which marks 40 days since the ...

Mourning ceremonies across Iran on event of Arba’een which marks 40 days since the martyrdom ...