Arba’een marks the anniversary of the 40th day following Ashura. This year the occasion falls on Thursday, November 09, and the commemoration ceremonies will last until the following evening.
Sunday, November 05, 2017 10:28
Muslims can also perform the Umrah or Lesser Pilgrimage during the rest of the year, but that is no substitute for the obligatory rituals, known as Tumattu Pilgrimage.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017 04:18
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has thrown his weight behind the implementation of the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and six other countries.
Monday, February 20, 2017 11:44
A US appeals court has rejected the President Donald Trump’s administration’s request to immediately restore its controversial travel ban on Muslims.
Monday, February 06, 2017 09:44
A mourning ceremony has been held at the holy mausoleum of the late founder of the Islamic Republic to mark the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH).
Monday, November 21, 2016 01:44
A Bangladeshi scholar says the late founder of the Islamic Republic strengthened Islamic societies by boosting unity among Shia and Sunni Muslims.
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 11:38
President Hassan Rouhani says Iran has managed to break up Iranophobia plot.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 12:27
Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati says Saudi Arabia is refusing to cooperate on arrangements for Iranians to join the annual rituals in September.
Thursday, May 12, 2016 10:20