Leader says voter turnout 'backbone' of Islamic Republic; Friday runoff 'very important'

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has underscored the turnout of Iranians in the presidential runoff election on Friday as the “backbone” of the Islamic Republic.

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.

Election, a national political maneuver, to determine the fate of the nation and the political life ...

A prominent university professor says that elections are a national and political maneuver in which massive participation of the people determines the destiny and fate of a nation.

Imam Khomeini described Ghadeer as greatest Eid for Muslims, most magnificent divine feast

Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, used to describe the event of Ghadeer as the greatest divine feast and Eid for the Muslims and faithful people.

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

Imam Khomeini stressed that Hajj must be used to defend the rights of Muslim ummah

How Imam revived real philosophy of Hajj pilgrimage?

Imam Khomeini, leader put special emphasis on expanding ties with Africa

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Islamic Republic and the African nations are keen to strengthen ties between the two sides, noting that enhanced ties can form a complementary economy.