1000s of mourners converge on Imam Khomeini shrine

Thousands of mourners on the eve of Ashura have gathered at mausoleum of the founder of the Islamic Republic.

Millions of pilgrims march toward Karbala to mark Arba’een

Imam Khomeini the founder of the Islamic Republic attached a great significance to the sacrifices rendered by of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his family members to guard humanity against oppression and cruelty.

Imam Khomeini Underscored Preserving of Ashura Legacy

Imam Khomeini, the world religious and spiritual emphasized on several occasions that the Islamic Revolution in Iran was inspired by the Ashura and this inheritance must be kept and preserved for the coming generations.

Martyrdom Insures Victory of Islam: Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini in his historical speech on the eve of Muharram highlights the objectives achieved by the uprising of His Holiness, the Doyen of the Martyrs (‘a).

Imam Khomeini Underscored Philosophy of Ashura

Muharram Empowered and Kept Islam Alive: Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini the religious and spiritual leader of the Muslim world used to say that the holy months of Muharram and Safar have kept Islam alive and advised preachers to promote genuine teachings of Islam during this period.

The historical significance of Ashura (2)

The nearby river of Furat was also blocked by Yazid forces and the infallible along with his 72 companions were martyred while being thirsty.

Imam Khomeini's Photographs at the Month of Muharram

Muharram and Safar are the two months which have preserved Islam. It is actually the blood of Imam Hussein (‘as) that has preserved Islam. Imam Hussein’s sacrifice and his household’s sufferings must be remembered for the revival of Islam.