Imam Ali

Iranians celebrate birth anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH)

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) –Third of Sha’ban month in the lunar calendar coincides with birth anniversary of Third Imam of Shia Muslims, Imam Hussein (PBUH) called “Guards’ Day” and people across country celebrate this auspicious occasion magnificently.
2021-03-17 07:00
Leader remarks in meeting with author of Arab World published

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – On the occasion of holding a Seminar entitled “Sulaiman Katani and Imamate of Values” in Beirut, statements of the Leader of Islamic Revolution in a meeting with the author of the Arab World was published on Monday.
2021-03-01 22:30
By: Seyyed Alireza Madani

Imam Ali (PBUH) birth anniv. celebration observed in Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The birth anniversary of Imam Ali (PBUH) was celebrated at Imamzadeh Ghazi al-Saber in Tehran on Thu. with a lecture delivered by Hojjatoleslam Panahian, followed by eulogy of Meysam Moti'ei.
2021-02-26 18:00
Iran celebrates Father's Day; birth anniv. of Imam Ali

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – The 13th day of Rajab, the 7th month of the lunar calendar, is the birthday anniversary of Imam Ali (PBUH), the 1st Imam of Shia Muslims. Iran's calendar marks the date as Father's Day.
2021-02-25 08:00
Imam Ali's Shrine decorated with flowers

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – The holy shrine of Imam Ali (PBUH) in Najaf has been decorated with beautiful flowers on the occasion of the birth anniv. of his wife Hazrat Zahra (AS).
2021-02-02 01:00
Mourning flag raised at Imam Ali holy shrine in Najaf

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The holy shrine of Imam Ali (PBUH) in Najaf Ashraf was covered in black on the occasion of the mourning ceremony of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (PBUH), the daughter of Holy Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).
2021-01-26 18:00
Imam Ali shrine on eve of martyrdom anniv. of Hazrat Fatemeh

NAJAF, Dec. 28 (MNA) –On the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh (PBUH), the staff of Imam Ali (PBUH) shrine covered the entire courtyard of the holy shrine with black flags and banners.
2020-12-28 05:00
By: Maryam Kamyab

Typography Works Exhibition of “Ali Wali Allah”

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – An exhibition of Typography Works of “Ali Wali Allah, Imam Ali (PBUH) is running at the Art Bureau of the Islamic Development Organization (IDO).
2020-08-11 19:20
Cleric urges Muslims to stick to infallible Imams' guidance

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Bahrain's leading Shia cleric called on the Muslim community to grasp to the teachings of the Infallible Imams to reach prosperity.
2020-08-09 08:53
Celebrating Eid al-Ghadir amid Iran’s movement of charity

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) –Iranian has set up a national charity movement around the country this year on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir just as Imam Ali helped the needy in his time.
2020-08-08 01:00
Imam Ali's holy shrine decorated for Eid al-Ghadir

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Imam Ali's holy shrine in Najaf, Iraq, has been decorated with green flags on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir, i.e. August 8.
2020-08-04 13:39
By: Mehdi Bakhshi

Third Night of Decree held in Qom

QOM, May 17 (MNA) – The third Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr) was held Saturday, on 23rd night of holy month of Rmadan, in the central city of Qom, within the frameworks issued by the Coronavirus Prevention and Combat Headquarters.
2020-05-17 09:52
Martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (PBUH) on 21st holy month of Ramadan

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Amir al-Momineen Imam Ali ibn Abi Taleb (BPUH) was martyred on 21st Ramadan 40 A.H. by an assassin who mortally wounded the Holy Imam (PBUH) with a poisoned sword in the Mosque at Kufah during morning prayers on 19th Ramadan 40 A.H.
2020-05-15 00:05
Holy month of Ramadan in Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Millions of Muslims around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan, during which adult people fast from dawn to dusk.
2020-04-26 10:02
By: Ali Khara

Celebrating National Fathers’ Day in Baghiyyatollah Hospital

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – The celebration of Father’s Day was held in Baghiyyatollah Hospital on Saturday and some doctors and nurses were appreciated in this ceremony. Father’s Day in Iran coincides with the birthday anniversary of the first Imam of Shia Muslims, Imam Ali (PBUH).
2020-03-07 21:23
By: Hamid Vakili

Imam Ali Shrine hosting Arbaeen pilgrims

NAJAF, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The holy shrine of Imam Ali (PBUH) is hosting thousands of pilgrims who have flocked to Iraq for Arbaeen season.
2019-10-12 11:45
By: Shahab Ghayoumi

Iranian traditions on Eid al-Ghadir Khumm

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Imam Ali (AS) is a symbol of faith, courage, justice, leader, helper of the poor, orphans and the needy.This year, Eid al-Ghadir Khumm is celebrated on August 20 which marks the appointment of the First Shia Imam of Muslims, Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS), by Islam’s most revered figure, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as his successor.
2019-08-19 12:55
By: Behnam Tofighi

Marriage anniversary of Imam Ali (AS) and Hazrat Fatemeh (SA)

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The anniversary of marriage of 1st Imam of Shia Hazrat Ali (AS) and Hazrat Fatemeh (SA) was held at Mausoleum of Qazi al-Saber (AS) on Friday with speech of Hojjatoleslam Rafiei and eulogy of Meysan Motiei.
2019-08-03 10:36
By: Ramin Saffari

Ritual of changing flag of shrine of Imam Reza (AS)

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – On the eve of birthday anniversary of Imam of Kindness, Imam Reza (AS), the rites and ritual of changing flag of dome of Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine was held on Sunday in the presence of servants and enthusiast pilgrims.
2019-07-14 10:54
By: Mehdi Bakhshi

Mourning ceremony of martyrdom anniv. of Imam Ali (AS) marked in Qom

QOM, May 28 (MNA) – Concurrent with the 21st day of holy month of Ramadan, a mourning ceremony marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (AS) was held in Hazrat Masoumeh (SA), Qom province, on Monday.
2019-05-28 13:31
Mourning ceremony for Imam Ali (AS) with Leader in attendance

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – A mourning ceremony was held on Monday at Hussayniyah of Imam Khomeini (RA) with participation of a large number of people and the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei on the occasion of Imam Ali (as) martyrdom.
2019-05-27 16:55
“Night of Decree” in Imam Ali (AS) shrine

NAJAF, May 27 (MNA) – Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Decree) was marked in Imam Ali (AS) holy shrine in Najaf, Iraq, during 21st night of holy month of Ramadan.
2019-05-27 14:37
Mourning ceremony for Imam Ali with Ayatollah Khamenei in attendance

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – A mourning ceremony was held on Sunday at the Hussayniyah of Imam Khomeini (ra) with the participation of a large number of people and the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei on the occasion of Imam Ali (as) martyrdom.
2019-05-26 19:33
“Night of Destiny” in Imam Ali (AS) shrine during holy month of Ramadan

NAJAF, May 26 (MNA) – Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Destiny) was marked in Imam Ali (AS) shrine in Najaf during 19th day of holy month of Ramadan.
2019-05-26 13:17
Mourning ceremony for Imam Ali (a.s.) with Ayatollah Khamenei in attendance

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – On the 19th day of Ramadan, marking the anniversary of the day when Imam Ali (as) was fatally wounded, a mourning ceremony was held at the Hussayniyah of Imam Khomeini (ra) with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in attendance.
2019-05-25 22:05
Senior cleric urges president to consider CBI independence

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – This week’s Friday Prayers Imam in Tehran Seyed Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabifard called on Iranian President Rouhani to consider independence of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) into serious consideration.
2018-07-13 17:26
Annual Ali Day celebrations in Aligarh Muslim University

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – The Ali Society of the Aligarh Muslim University organized a grand commemorative event to celebrate Ali Day on the auspicious occasion of 13th of Rajab (birth anniversary of Imam Ali) at the Kennedy Hall Auditorium.
2018-04-04 10:51