Iranians, other Muslims attend mourning processions in millions to mark Tasu'a

Millions of Muslims across Iran and other countries are taking part in nationwide processions on Tasu'a, which marks the ninth day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram and precedes Ashura, the day when Imam Hussein, the third Shia imam, was martyred.

Tasua and Ashura, the day of loyalty and resistance of Imam Hussain and his faithful companions

Head of institute stresses need for comprehending real philosophy of Ashura

The head of Institute for compilation and publication of Imam Khomeini's works says that the uprising of Ahura by Imam Hossein (‘a), the grandson of the holy prophet of Islam, is calling towards following his footsteps in a perfect manner and in all arenas.

Leader calls for ‘severest punishment’ for Qur’an desecration

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for the “severest punishment” for the perpetrator of the desecration of the Holy Qur’an in Sweden.

Qur'an desecration: Iran will not accept new Swedish ambassador

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Iran will not accept a new Swedish ambassador following the desecration of the Holy Qur'an in the Scandinavian country, the second such incident in less than a month.

Imam Khomeini called Muharram the month of sacrifice.

The month of Muharram from Imam Khomeini's point of view

Leader says Iran in midst of global fight against arrogant powers

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the country is in the midst of a “civilizational and global” fight against “lying” arrogant powers hiding behind the labels of liberalism and democracy.