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 conveyed his message from Neauphel-le Chateau on world stage

Neauphel-le Chateau a village in Paris outskirt, as Imam’s residence, changed into one of the most important centers of news making in the world

The chain of events that ended in February 1979 with the overthrow of the Pahlavi regime

Message on websites of Iranian, regional TVs claims ‘domain seizure by US govt.’

A senior member of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council has denounced a decision by the United States to seize the websites of a series of Iranian and regional television networks, stressing that the measure attests to the fact that the channels have been successful in “getting their messages across.”

President Rouhani says Islamic countries must cooperate in defending Palestine against Zionist ...

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Islamic countries must join hands to defend the people of Palestine and counter hostile and racist acts of aggression by the Zionist regime.

FM Zarif says Iran proudly stands with Palestinians

The Iranian foreign minister describes Palestine as a yardstick for justice, reiterating Iran's unwavering support for Palestinian people who "resist the brutality of an apartheid regime" in the Israeli occupied territories.

Imam Khomeini designated the International Quds Day to raise awareness among world Muslims

In accordance with Imam Khomeini's instructions, the day is considered an opportunity to reflect the voice of the voiceless Palestinians, who are living under the oppression of the Zionist regime.

Iran reaffirms its resolve to keep up the policy of supporting the Palestinian

International Quds Day is seen as the legacy of the late Imam Khomeini, who is revered as a spiritual leader by Muslims across the world. Back in 1979, shortly after leading an Islamic revolution which toppled the US-backed Shah of Iran, Ayatollah Khomeini named the last Friday of the fasting month of Ramadan as Quds Day.