Top Iranian official vows to help Iraq with Arba’een rituals

The Islamic Republic is ready to provide Iraq with necessary assistance to hold religious rituals commemorating Arba’een, Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri says.

Arbaein-i Husayni (40th day of Imam Husayn's Martyrdom)

Imam Khomeini stressed to keep message of Ashura alive

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic in his speeches stressed the need for preachers to promote the universal perspectives of the message of Ashura.

Millions gather in Karbala to mark Arba’een

Millions of Muslims from all walks of life are descending on the holy city of Karbala to mark Arba’een

The Martyrdom of Ayatollah Gazi Tabatabaee

Mostafa Khomeini stood shoulder to shoulder with Imam

Martyr Seyyed Mostafa Khomeini continued his struggle shoulder to shoulder with his father Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic.

Imam Sought to Revive Ashura’s Message

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 influence of Ashura on the flow of Islamic Revolution

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)