Imam Khomeini the leader of the Islamic Republic used to frequently emphasize on significance of reviving the culture of Ashura and genuine message as delivered by the grandson of the holy prophet of Islam, Imam Hussein (peace be upon him).
The Arbaeen marks an important turning point in the movement of Karbala.
The first sparks of Islamic Revolution were essentially lit in Muharram and inspired by teachings of Ashura movement. 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)
It is common among other religions and schools of thought, that annually in some special days, they call their followers for a gathering, and even participating in these gatherings is obligatory.
imam Khomeini, the late founder of Islamic republic, described Ashura and arbaeen as occasions to revive various perspectives of the Divine message delivered by the doyen of martyrs .