Imam Reza's holy shrine in Mashhad hosts large-scale Ramadan breakfast

The charity gesture is organized by Astan Quds Razavi, a religious institution in charge of the guardianship of Imam Reza's Shrine.

Iranians mark 'Laylat al-Qadr' with night-long prayers

Iranians are marking Laylat al-Qadr or the Night of Destiny, the occasion when the Holy Quran was revealed to the Prophet of Islam some 14 centuries ago, with tremendous religious fervor.

29th edition of Int’l Holy Quran Exhibition kicks off in Tehran

The 29th edition of the International Holy Quran Exhibition began in Tehran on Saturday with the presence of Iran’s Majlis Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaili.

Referendum held months after the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution

Led by Imam Khomeini, the Islamic Revolution was driven by anti-imperialist sentiments, since former Iranian monarch Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was believed to be heavily dependent on western powers, especially the US.

Millions around globle celebrate Imam Mahdi’s birth anniversary

Millions of Shia Muslims around the world, including in Iran, have joined celebrations to mark the birth anniversary of the Twelfth and last Shia Imam, Imam Mahdi (PBUH).

Impact and influence of the Iranian revolution on global geopolitics

In pictures: Iranians pledge allegiance with Imam Khomeini's ideals, hold Islamic Revolution ...

How the 1979 revolution under Imam's leadership freed Iran from great power tutelage