Imam Khomeini stressed the holy prophet and his progeny status as role-model

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, used to urge all believers and faithful people to to adopt as a role-model the conduct of honorable prophet of Islam Hadrat Mohammad (peace be upon him) and his pure progeny.

Millions commemorate Arba'een in Karbala

Religious processions and symbolic marches were also held across different cities in Iran marking Arba’een on Saturday.

Massive processions underway in Karbala as millions mark Arba’een

Huge processions are underway in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala as millions of mourners commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.

Millions of Arba'een pilgrims from around the globe gather in Karbala

Millions of pilgrims, including a record number of Iranians, have gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.

A group of Iraqi mawkib organizers who host and serve the pilgrims of Imam Hussain (PBUH)’s holy ...

Devotes from neighboring Iraq pay allegiance to Imam Khomeini's ideals

Mawkib organizers, who host and serve the pilgrims of Imam Hussain’s holy shrine during Arbaeen have recently pledged their allegiance to ideals of the late founder of the Islamic Republic.

Millions set to mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH)

Shia Muslims across the world, including Iran, are set to mark the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (PBUH), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad in Karbala, Iraq.

It is Muharram and Safar that have kept Islam alive.