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.

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.

Leader calls for ‘severest punishment’ for Qur’an desecration

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for the “severest punishment” for the perpetrator of the desecration of the Holy Qur’an in Sweden.

Qur'an desecration: Iran will not accept new Swedish ambassador

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Iran will not accept a new Swedish ambassador following the desecration of the Holy Qur'an in the Scandinavian country, the second such incident in less than a month.

Ayatollah Sheikh Hassan Sane'ei, Imam's companion, passes away

Ayatollah Sheikh Hassan Sane'ei, on of Imam's companion, who took active part in the struggle for the Islamic Revolution and rendered great services following the victory of Revolution, has passed away

Millions rally across Iran to condemn desecration of Qur’an in Sweden

Millions of Iranians have taken to the streets across the country after Friday prayers to voice their strong condemnation of the recent desecration of the Holy Qur’an, the second such incident in less than a month.

Imam Khomeini called Muharram the month of sacrifice.