Hajj and sacrifice rituals, ladders for spiritual journey and self-training

Largest Hajj pilgrimage since COVID-19 pandemic begins in Mecca

One million Muslim pilgrims have converged on Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca for the largest Hajj since the coronavirus pandemic severely curtailed access to one of Islam’s pillars. The annual pilgrimage begins on Thursday, marking a major step toward normalcy after two years of a drastically scaled-down Hajj restricted to Saudi residents.

Imam Khomeini: A dynamic Hajj, a crushing Hajj and a Hajj in which Muslims should condemn the ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam, Vol 18, Page 46

Iranians observe first Ramadan without COVID curbs

It's the first time after more than two years that Muslims mark Ramadan without serious worries over the coronavirus. With the majority being vaccinated, the holy month will once again see Muslims getting together for mass religious ceremonies and prayers.

Iranians all over the world are celebrating the ancient festival of Nowruz

Nowruz marks the advent of spring, rebirth of nature

Millions of people in Iran and several other countries are celebrating the Persian New Year or Nowruz, which marks the advent of spring. Imam Khomeini in his historic messages issued on the occasion of New Iranian years used to advise the believers to promote purity and decorate themselves with divine virtues.

Imam Khomeini advised believers to perform worship with tranquility of mind

Imam Khomeini through his theological works recommended that the sālik should perform his worship with quietude of the heart and a tranquility of the mind.

Imam Khomeini highlighted pious character of holy prophet and his pure progeny

The honorable prophet of Islam left behind the "Thaqalayn" (the holy Qur'an and his pure progeny) for the guidance of the Muslims and the whole world.