Millions of Muslims attend mourning ceremonies to mark Tasu’a worldwide

Millions of Muslims are attending mourning ceremonies across Iran and other countries to mark Tasu’a, which precedes Ashura, the day of the martrydom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.

Iran election runoff: Voting time extended by two hours

The Interior Ministry announced a two-hour extension to the voting time of Iran's presidential election runoff. The voting time has been extended for two hours till 8:00 p.m. local time (1630 GMT), the Interior Ministry announced.

Presidential hopefuls outlined economic blueprints in final runoff debate

The two contenders running for Iran's presidency squared off in the second and final debate on Tuesday, aiming to woo voters ahead of the much-anticipated Friday vote.

Iran slams US human rights violations 36 years after downing of passenger plane

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the United States' serious and gross violations of human rights on the 36th anniversary of the downing of its passenger aircraft by a US Navy guided-missile cruiser over the Persian Gulf, which killed 290 people on board.

Iran presidential election: Voting hours receive third extension amid robust turnout

A senior Iranian official overseeing the voting process abroad has praised Iranian expatriates for staging a “lively” participation in the country’s snap presidential election.

'Passionate participation': Iranians abroad flock to polls for snap election

A senior Iranian official overseeing the voting process abroad has praised Iranian expatriates for staging a “lively” participation in the country’s snap presidential election.

Leader congratulates world Muslims on Eid al-Adha

Muslims mark Eid al-Adha worldwide in the shadow of Gaza war

Millions of Muslims mark Eid al-Adha (the Feast of the Sacrifice), one of the most important festivities on the Islamic calendar, across Iran and other countries in the shadow of Israeli war on Gaza. The occasion commemorates Prophet Abraham (PBUH)’s historic submission to divine order to sacrifice his son, Ismail -- an exemplary act of faith, which was rewarded by God by providing Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead. The Eid, which falls on the 10th day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah on the lunar calendar every year, was celebrated in several nations, including Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Turkey on Sunday. Muslims throughout other countries such as Iran, Malaysia, Iraq, India, and Oman, however, celebrated the holiday on Monday. The world’s Muslim faithful mark the occasion by slaughtering livestock, and sharing the meat among family members and friends as well as among the poor. Various Iranian officials sent out congratulatory messages to Muslims throughout the Islamic Republic and other countries, felicitating them on the arrival of the occasion and hailing it as a valuable opportunity to be used towards enhancing solidarity and unity