Imam Hussein
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Karbala shrines on birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi (AS)
TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The holy city of Karbala witnessed a deeply spiritual and vibrant atmosphere as thousands of pilgrims gathered to mark the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him), the twelfth Imam of Shiite Islam.
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By: Morteza Salehifar
Sha’baniyah festivities in Shahr-e-Kord
SHAHR-E-KORD, Feb. 01 (MNA) – The birth anniversary of Hazrat Ali Akbar (AS), son of Imam Hussein (AS), and festivities of Sha’baniyah were celebrated at Takhti Hall of Shahr-e-Kord, Chaharmahal-o-Bakhtiari province on Saturday night.
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Iranians celebrate birthday anniversary of Imam Sajjad (AS)
TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Today on the 5th of Sha’ban month, Iranians are celebrating the blessed birth anniversary of Survivor of heartrending tragedy of Karbala, Imam Sajjad (AS), the fourth Infallible Imam of Household of Holy Prophet Muhammad (S).
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Senior cleric:
IRGC forces main pillar of safeguarding people, Revolution
TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Tehran's provisional Friday Prayers Leader says that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces are the main pillar of protecting the noble people of the country and the Islamic Revolution.
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VIDEO: Pilgrims in Mashhad mark Imam Hussein birth Anniv.
TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad witnessed a unique atmosphere of spiritual joy as pilgrims marked the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS).
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Iran would cease to exist without IRGC: top general
TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, has congratulated the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)' Day, saying that "Iran would cease to exist without the IRGC."
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Ornamenting Imam Hussein (AS) shrine during Sha’ban(+PHOTOS)
TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – The holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), the third infallible Imam of Household of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S), was ornamented with flowers on the occasion of the 3rd of Sha’ban.
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Hazrat Zeynab (SA); Beacon of courage and voice of Karbala
TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Hazrat Zeynab (SA), a symbol of courage and justice, played a vital role in Karbala and preserved Islam through her powerful sermons against oppression.
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By: Sara Ahmadi
22nd Intl. Conf. of Imam Hussein (AS) Servants in Mashhad
TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) –The 22nd edition of the International Conference of Ahl ul-Bayt (AS) was held at the shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province on Tuesday with the participation of eulogist, elegists and enthusiast servants.
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Beautiful scenes of lunar eclipse above Karbala’s holy shrine
TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – "On Monday night, a rare lunar eclipse was visible over the holy shrine of Imam Hussain (A.S.) in Karbala, Iraq."
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VIDEO: Arbaeen procession at Imam Hussein (AS) shrine
TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – These days, Karbala is host to millions of people who, with hearts full of love, pay tribute to the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS).
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Millions of Muslims converge in Karbala to mark Arbaeen
TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA)-Millions of Muslims from across the world have converged in holy Iraqi city of Karbala to mark Arbaeen, the 40th day after martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).
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Travelogue on Arbaeen: "Kings on Foot"
TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – The book "Kings on Foot" by Behzad Daneshgar and Mohammad Ali Jafari is a collection of short stories on the Arba'een pilgrimage.
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Arbaeen marches held in Tehran, other towns in Iran
TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The Arbaeen procession in Tehran was held, starting from Imam Hussein (AS) Square and heading towards the holy shrine of Hazrat Abdulazim Hassani (AS) in Shahr-e Ray in south of the capital on Thursday.
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From Najaf to Karbala;
Let's embark on spiritual journey to heaven on Earth
TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Each year, millions of pilgrims, often exceeding 20 million, participate in the Arbaeen Walk, which spans approximately 80 kilometers (around 50 miles) from Najaf to Karbala, the most blessed and sacred lands on Earth.
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1,000 Imam Reza shrine servants mobilized for Arbaeen rituals
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – As Arbaeen pilgrimage approaches, 1,000 servants from the shrine of Imam Reza (AS) have set up service tents in Iraq to support the millions walking in commemoration of Imam Hussein (AS)martyrdom.
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Arbaeen Walk: World’s largest pilgrimage of love and devotion
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The Arbaeen Pilgrimage, marking 40 days after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein ibn Ali (AS), draws tens of millions from around the globe, making it the largest peaceful assembly in the world.
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By: Kobra Rezaei
Hazrat Roghayeh (SA) martyrdom anniversary in Mashhad
TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Hazrat Roghayeh (PBUH), also known as Ruqayyah bint Hussein, was the youngest daughter of Imam Hussein (AS), and is revered for her presence at the Battle of Karbala and her subsequent martyrdom.
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By: Fatemeh Sadat Mir-Ahmadi
Bani Asad caravan mourns 3rd day of Imam Hussein martyrdom
TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – The symbolic march of the Bani Asad mourning caravan was held in Tehran’s Ghiyam Square on Tuesday on the third day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS).
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Over 100 senior clerics vow unwavering support for Leader
TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – In a unified step, 102 high-ranking clerics and seminary professors from Qom have issued a statement, declaring their steadfast and firm support for Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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By: Samira Sadat Sadrnejad
Ashura mourning ceremony in northern Tehran
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The people in Saadat Abad District in northern Tehran along with their fellow Iranians held an Ashura Day mourning ceremony to mark martyrdom of Imam Hussein on Sunday on Sunday.
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VIDEO: Tuwairij Mourning in Karbala on Ashura
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Massive number of mourners held a passionate Ashura Day mourning ceremony to mark martyrdom of Imam Hussein in Karbala. on Sunday. The mourners marched the suburb town of Tuwairij towards the holy shrine of Imam Hussein.
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VIDEO: Ashura Day in Ilam in west Iran
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Mourners in the western city of Ilam, in Ilam Province held a procession trek on the Ashura Day, which marks the anniversary of the Imam Hussein martyrdom in the battle of Karbala, which falls on Sunday this year.
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Tasu'a: Hazrat Abbas’s loyalty to Imam Hussein (AS)
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Shia Muslims associate Tasu'a, observed on the ninth day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar, with Hazrat Abbas (PBUH), honoring his loyalty to Imam Hussein (AS).
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By: Leader
Tasu’a mourning ceremony at Imam Khomeini Husseiniyah
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – A large number of people in Tehran including government officials held a mourning ceremony at Imam Khomeini (RA) Husseiniyah at Tasu'a night last night.
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Tasu’a, commemoration of the day before Ashura
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Tasu'a in the Islamic calendar refers to the ninth day of Muharram. A day before Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his true companions were martyred at the Battle of Karbala. Tasu'a is the commemoration day of a tragic incident.
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Grand Husseiniya of Zanjan hosting 'Day of al-Abbas'
TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – The Grand Zanjan Husseiniya is world-famous for hosting a large gathering on 8th day of Muharram, the Day of al-Abbas, which is specifically allocated to Hazarat Abolfazl whose martyrdom was the symbol of loyalty in Karbala.
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VIDEO: Muharram mourning in Zanjan
TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – The people of Zanjan are mourning for Imam Hussein (AS) these days during the holy month of Muharram.
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Hosseini Infants Ceremonies in Zanjan
TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – The Hosseini Infants Ceremonies were held in the Great Husseiniya of Zanjan.
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Mourning month of Muharram arrives
TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Today marks the beginning of the lunar month of Muharram, which is of great significance for Shia Muslims. People in Iran are preparing themselves for observing the mourning ceremonies of Muharram.