Faithful believers mark Arba’een as COVID-19 restricts pilgrimage to Karbala

Muslims around the world commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam Hossein (AS) amid coronavirus-related restrictions placed by Iraq on the number of foreign pilgrims.

Arbaeen marks an important turning point in the movement of Karbala

A great significance had been attached to this day because the Ahlul-Bayt reached the land of Karbala on this day and performed pilgrimage to the holy shrines of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his 72 companion who gave their life for the cause of Islam.

Conference of "The morals and the politics regarding the Alavi character according to Imam Khomeini"

Place of Conference: Tehran, : IRIB hall of the international conferences Time of Conference: Khordad 13th Administrator: The foreign headquarters of the commemoration ceremonies of Imam Khomeini Secretary of the Conference: Dr. Mohammad Moghadam (the head of the foreign headquarters of the commemoration ceremonies regarding Imam Khomeini/ the deputy of the international affairs section of the institute for the ordering and the publishing of the works of Imam Khomeini) Inaugural speaker: Ayatollah Seyyed Hasan Khomeini (the custodian of Imam’s holy shrine and the institute for the ordering and the publishing of Imam Khomeini's works The closing speaker: DR. Ali Larijanee and he is the present head of the Islamic council of the house of law-making

Faithfuls mark Ashura amid strict coronavirus restrictions

Millions of Muslims, wearing gloves and face masks, have marked the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam on Ashura, one of the largest Muslim gatherings since the COVID-19 pandemic started.

Iranians prepare to mark Muharram amid anti-virus precautions

Iranians are to set to mark the mourning month of Muharram while strictly observing the health protocols issued by government officials to prevent the new coronavirus from spreading further.

This year’s Muharram ceremonies at Imam Hossein (PBUH)’s holy shrine in Karbala amid coronavirus ...

A spiritual gathering to recite Arafa supplication was organized at the holy shrine of Imam ...

The ceremony was held with observance of health protocols and social distancing in the courtyard of Haj Agha Mostafa at the holy shrine of Imam Khomeini

Imam Reza (PBUH) shrine is visited by nearly 30 million people annually

The shrine of Imam Reza (peace be upon him) is visited by nearly 30 million people annually, making Mashhad one of the biggest pilgrimage destinations in the world and the holiest spot in Iran.