Eid al-Ghadir is one of the most important festivities on the Islamic calendar. It marks the beginning of Shia Islam, when 14 centuries ago Prophet Mohammad introduced Imam Ali ibn Abi Taleb as the next caliph of Muslims and their religious leader or Imam.
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Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has, in separate messages, extended his felicitations to leaders of Muslim countries on Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice), which marks the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 09:42
Muslims around the world are marking the Day of Arafah. The occasion is the pinnacle of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Saturday, July 17, 2021 03:33
Iran has commemorated the 33rd anniversary of the downing of its passenger aircraft by a US Navy guided-missile cruiser over the Persian Gulf, which killed 290 people.
Saturday, July 03, 2021 11:23
Sheikh Zakzaky was deeply inspired by Imam Khomeini's ideals and promoted genuine Islamic thought across Nigeria and other parts of Africa. In December 2015, the Nigerian Muslim leader was arrested by security forces following an attack on his home and worship center where hundreds of his supporters were killed by soldiers.
Sunday, June 13, 2021 11:55
Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a televised address to the nation on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the demise of the revered founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini.
Friday, June 04, 2021 11:37
June 4th on the Iranian calendar marks the passing of one of the most influential figures in modern history, Imam Khomeini.
Friday, June 04, 2021 05:43