Friday, November 12, 2021 07:52
Every year millions of Muslims across the planet celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Sunni and Shia denominations celebrate this event on two different dates within the same week. The interval between these two dates is annually commemorated as the Islamic Unity Week.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 11:44
Shia Muslims celebrate the birthday anniversary of the Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH) as well as Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (PBUH) on 17th Rabi' al-awwal. Imam Khomeini once said, "Here is a land of The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his household). This land belongs to Imam Sadiq.”
Sunday, October 24, 2021 06:04
Eid al-Ghadir is one of the most important festivities on the Islamic calendar. It marks the beginning of Shia Islam, when 14 centuries ago Prophet Mohammad introduced Imam Ali ibn Abi Taleb as the next caliph of Muslims and their religious leader or Imam.
Thursday, July 29, 2021 08:29
Thursday, July 29, 2021 12:00
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has, in separate messages, extended his felicitations to leaders of Muslim countries on Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice), which marks the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 09:42
Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a televised address to the nation on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the demise of the revered founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini.
Friday, June 04, 2021 11:37
As the government has imposed a ban on outdoor get-togethers, people in Iran celebrated the national festival of Nature Day, called Sizdah Bedar, to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Friday, April 02, 2021 12:51