Human societies must preserve legacy of the faithful commander of believers, Imam Khomeini ...

Every year, on the 21st day of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, mourners gather in mosques and religious centers across Iran to attend ceremonies commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Ali (PBUH) the truthful successor of the holy prophet of Islam . Along with Iranians, Muslims worldwide also pay tribute to Imam Ali, Prophet Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law.

In pictures: Imam Reza (PBUH) martyrdom anniversary marked in the holy city of Mashhad

A large number of people attended mourning ceremonies marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (PBUH) at the mausoleum of the 8th Shia Imam in Mashhad, northeast Iran, on Thursday.

Shia Muslims mark Imam Reza's martyrdom anniversary with social distancing

Every year on Imam Reza's martyrdom anniversary, his holy shrine gets jampacked with pilgrims, who attend his shrine to mark one of the major occasions on the Islamic calendar, the martyrdom anniversary of the eighth Shia Imam.

Imam Khomeini reminded Muslim ummah about divine characters of the holy prophet, his infallible ...

The 28th day of the month of Safar (the second month in the lunar Hijri calendar) marks the passing away of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as well as the martyrdom of Imam Hassan (AS), the second Shia Imam.

The significance of the mourning ceremonies

First sparks of Islamic Revolution were essentially lit in Muharram

The uprising of 5 June 1963, a milestone in the history of Islamic Revolution, was occurred subsequent to Imam Khomeini’s speech on the afternoon of Ashura (June 3).

The mourning gathering at Imam Khomeini mausoleum marks the martyrdom of doyen of martyr

Mourning ceremonies in Muharram amid coronavirus restrictions

Iranians prepare to mark Muharram amid anti-virus precautions

Iranians are to set to mark the mourning month of Muharram while strictly observing the health protocols issued by government officials to prevent the new coronavirus from spreading further.