Millions of Muslims mark Arba’een to renew allegiance to Imam Hussein

Millions of Muslims across the world mark Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

Shia Muslims hold mourning ceremonies to mark Ashura worldwide

Millions of Muslims worldwide have commemorated Ashura, a remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

Imam Khomeini described Ghadeer as greatest Eid for Muslims, most magnificent divine feast

Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, used to describe the event of Ghadeer as the greatest divine feast and Eid for the Muslims and faithful people.

Wilayah and government

Ayatollah Motahhari, always considered himself a pupil of the great Imam

Quds of the first Qibla of Muslims and the oppressed people of Palestine

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

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.