Iran hosts 38th Intl. Qur'an competitions

These ear-soothing voices narrate divine verses from Muslims’ holy book, Qur'an. The recitations are performed as part of the 38th International Qur'an Competition in Iran.

Iran set to hold rallies to mark 43rd anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution

Rallies are being staged in Tehran, simultaneously across Iran, to mark the 43rdanniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution on the 22nd day of Bahman (February 11, 1979).

Leader hails Iranian nurses for their sacrifices

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has hailed Iranian nurses for their sacrifices in the country’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic amid the most draconian sanctions.

The leader hails Iranian nurses for their sacrifices in the country’s fight against the coronavirus ...

Iraq doubles number of Iranian pilgrims heading to Karbala for Arba’een ritual

Iraqi authorities have decided to double the number of visas issued for Iranian nationals heading to the holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.

Muharram rituals organizers threatened by Bahraini authorities

In 680 AD, on Ashoura- the tenth day of the holy month of Muharram- Husain Ibn Ali, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the third Imam of Shia Muslims, was martyred in the desert of Karbala, located in contemporary Iraq.

Imam Khomeini called Eid al-Ghadir is one the greatest Eid and Islamic feast

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.

Iranian worshipers perform prayers on Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice)