Millions flock to Karbala to commemorate Ashura Day

Millions of people from across the world on Saturday flocked to the holy Iraqi city of Karbala to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him).

Iranians, Muslims worldwide mark Ashura, mourn martyrdom of Imam Hussein

Millions of Muslims worldwide are observing Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon Him).

Iranians, other Muslims attend mourning processions in millions to mark Tasu'a

Millions of Muslims across Iran and other countries are taking part in nationwide processions on Tasu'a, which marks the ninth day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram and precedes Ashura, the day when Imam Hussein, the third Shia imam, was martyred.

Tasua and Ashura, the day of loyalty and resistance of Imam Hussain and his faithful companions

Head of institute stresses need for comprehending real philosophy of Ashura

The head of Institute for compilation and publication of Imam Khomeini's works says that the uprising of Ahura by Imam Hossein (‘a), the grandson of the holy prophet of Islam, is calling towards following his footsteps in a perfect manner and in all arenas.

Desecrating the holy scripture of Qur’an means an all-out attack on entire identity of Muslims

Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, grandson of the late founder of the Islamic Republic says the incidents of desecration of the holy Muslim book of Qura’an in Sweden and elsewhere in the West have been an all-out attack on the whole Muslim identity.

Imam remained present from the beginning to end at Muharram ceremonies

A memoirs by Hojjat al-Islam Ansari Kermani

Humans are immersed in the mercy and compassion of God, Imam Khomeini elucidated

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained that humans are immersed in the mercy and compassion of God, rejoicing in divine blessings.