Iranians mark last 'Night of Destiny' with social distancing

Iranians are marking Laylat al-Qadr or the Night of Destiny, the occasion when the holy Quran was revealed to the Prophet of Islam some 14 centuries ago. This year, Muslims have observed the holy occasion with social distancing.

Iran reaffirms its resolve to keep up the policy of supporting the Palestinian

International Quds Day is seen as the legacy of the late Imam Khomeini, who is revered as a spiritual leader by Muslims across the world. Back in 1979, shortly after leading an Islamic revolution which toppled the US-backed Shah of Iran, Ayatollah Khomeini named the last Friday of the fasting month of Ramadan as Quds Day.

Quds Day great opportunity to reiterate call for Palestine liberation

A Bahraini opposition protest movement has described the forthcoming International Quds Day as a golden opportunity to denounce the Manama regime’s normalization of relations with the Tel Aviv regime and reiterate the call for the liberation of Palestinian territories from Israeli occupation.

Iranian mourners commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (PBUH)

Iranians have marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam, Imam Ali, the truthful successor of the holy prophet, while observing social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Iranian mourners mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (PBUH)

Every year, the mourners converge in mosques, places of worship and religious sites nationwide to mark the solemn occasion. During the ceremonies, poems are recited and sermons delivered in honor of one of the most revered figures of Shia Islam. This year, however, people have been avoiding gatherings indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.

Special spiritual ceremonies held on ‘nights of destiny’ during Ramadan at Imam Khomeini’s holy ...

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Every year, on the 21st day of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, mourners gather in mosques and religious centers across Iran to attend ceremonies commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Ali (PBUH) the truthful successor of the holy prophet of Islam . Along with Iranians, Muslims worldwide also pay tribute to Imam Ali, Prophet Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law.

Clashes continue as Israel restricts worshipers’ access to mosque during Ramadan

Israeli forces have detained a total of six Palestinians, as clashes continue in the occupied Jerusalem al-Quds over the Tel Aviv regime’s restrictions to Muslim worshipers’ access to the al-Aqsa Mosque compound for prayers in the holy fasting month of Ramadan.