Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum to host Arba’een ceremony

A mourning ceremony in remembrance of martyrdom of Imam Hossein (PBUH) and his faithful disciples will be held at Imam Khomeini’s shrine in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Leader hails Arbaeen pilgrimage as outstanding event

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has applauded the growing enthusiasm for commemoration of Arbaeen.

Millions of pilgrims marching toward Karbala ahead of Arba’een

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.

Millions stage mourning ceremonies in commemoration of Ashura

The Battle of Karbala between a small group of supporters and relatives of Imam Hussein and a larger military detachment from the forces of the Umayyad caliph represents the war as one between good and evil.

Faithful people marking Tasu’a worldwide

The occasion falls on the ninth day on the lunar month of Muharram. Shia Muslims have begun marking Tasu’a, the eve of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), by holding mourning rituals the world over.

Imam Khomeini highlighted global perspectives of Ashura message

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, through his speeches, historical messages and theological works stressed that Imam Hussein's school of thought and universal message should be introduced for entire humanity.

Imam Khomeini advised believers to grab spiritual benefits of Arafah Day

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic interpreted such events on the Islamic calendar as signs of God and called it as an opportunity for correction and improvement of worldly and spiritual affairs.

What are Imam Khomeini’s views about Ashura school of thought?