Millions of pilgrims from across world converging on holy Iraqi city of Karbala

Millions of black-clad pilgrims from across the world are converging on the holy Iraqi city of Karbala to commemorate the Day of Arba’een, which marks 40 days since the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.

Distribution of thousands of light food packs among foreign pilgrims at Arba'een

An Iranian charity organization will distribute thousands of food packages among foreign pilgrims heading towards Karbala for Arba'een religious festival.

Leader says Hajj demonstrates power of Islamic Ummah

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the annual Hajj pilgrimage demonstrates the power of the Islamic Ummah and boosts contacts among Muslims.

Imam Khomeini commemorated Ashura in Neauphle Le Chateau

It has been recalled through a series of memoirs that a massive crowd of people had gathered around Imam Khomeini’s historic residence in Neauphle Le Chateau, on the outskirts of the French capital Paris, during days of Tasu’a and Ashura nearly four decades ago.

Millions of mourners mark Tasu’a across Iran

Iranians are attending mourning ceremonies in their millions across the country to mark Tasu’a, ahead of the day in history that witnessed the martyrdom of Shia Islam’s third Imam.

Iranian celebrates Feast of Sacrifice

Iranians are celebrating Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), one of the most important festivals on the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Adha is commemorated towards the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, which should be undertaken at least once by every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to do so.

Leader urges unity in his message to Hajj pilgrims

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged unity in his message to Hajj pilgrims who began marking the climax of the annual event Monday. Ayatollah Khamenei also said that the US policy is to stoke wars among Muslims,

Iranian pilgrims seek disdain from idolaters and chant slogans against world bullying powers ...