Iranians, other Muslims attend mourning processions in millions to mark Tasu'a

Millions of Muslims across Iran and other countries are taking part in nationwide processions on Tasu'a, which marks the ninth day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram and precedes Ashura, the day when Imam Hussein, the third Shia imam, was martyred.

Tasua and Ashura, the day of loyalty and resistance of Imam Hussain and his faithful companions

Head of institute stresses need for comprehending real philosophy of Ashura

The head of Institute for compilation and publication of Imam Khomeini's works says that the uprising of Ahura by Imam Hossein (‘a), the grandson of the holy prophet of Islam, is calling towards following his footsteps in a perfect manner and in all arenas.

The divine rite

Imam Khomeini: We should keep the Islamic traditions and these blessed Islamic processions to ...

Sahifeh- ye- Imam, V 15, P 287

Muharram in viewpoints of Imam Khomeini

Greetings on the month of Muharram, the month of victory of blood over the sword.

Imam Khomeini: The month of Muharram is the month of destruction of Yazīdī forces and satanic ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam,V 5, P 75