The Second Meeting of the Committee of Honoring the 23rd Anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s Demise

The second session of the the committee of honoring the 23rd anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s demise was held at the the holy shrine of Imam Khomeini by the attendance of the head of the central committee, the Interior Minister’s representative, deputy of the Shahid Fahmideh base and heads of committees, organizations and different ministries.

The first International Award of Imam Khomeini will be awarded next year

People who have done an activity based on Imam Khomeini’s goals in the fields of studies, researches and … are nominated to receive this international award.”

Muharram

Muharram and Ashura

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (as), the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad (saw) and the third Imam and leader of the Shi'a. Imam Hussein's (as) martyrdom is a sad day for all Muslims especially the Shi'a, who mourn the massacre of their "Master of Martyrs" and his family in Karbala in 61AH/680CE.

The Imam's Background