Muslim World
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After holy city of Mecca;
Great Husseiniya of Zanjan 2nd altar in Islam World
TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Regarding the number of sacrificial animals slaughtered during Muharram month, the Great Husseiniya of Zanjan is the first altar in the Shia world and the second altar in the Islamic world after Mina in Mecca holy city.
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VIDEO: Ashura mourning ceremonies in Tehran a century ago
TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Footage shows a mourning ceremony on Ashura day in Tehran about a century ago (probably between 1931 and 1935).
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American philosopher:
Hussein's commitment to justice, truth needed more than ever
TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Taliaferro says the message of the Karbala uprising is never to give up, adding that the specter of systematic racism and politicians corruption is tyranny in US, so Hussein's commitment to justice is needed more than ever.
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Al-Kawthar hosts 1st Hello Commander international festival
TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Al-Kawthar TV is hosting the international festival of the song "Hello Commander" for the first time.
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VIDEO: Holy Kaaba in Macca draped with new Kiswa
TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – A specially selected team in Saudi Arabia on Saturday replaced the old Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba in Mecca with the new one. The new Kiswa consists of four distinct side panels and a door curtain.
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By: Seyyed Hossein Mirpour
Muharram ceremonies in Imam Reza shrine
TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – On the occasion of the arrival of the Muharram month, a ceremony was held in Imam Reza (as) shrine to mark the holy month.
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VIDEO: Preparing Imam Hussein shrine for Muharram
TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Imam Hussein's holy shrine is being prepared to hold Muharram ceremonies.
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By: Dr. Chris Hewer
Reflections on Imam Ali for today
TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – If we try to sum up Imam Ali as a role model for people and leaders today, we could speak of his integrated spiritual life in which faith was lived out in every word and action.
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Iranians celebrate Eid al-Ghadir across country
TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – People of Iran marked Eid al-Ghadir in different provinces of the country.
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Felicitations on Eid al-Ghadir
TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Today, Monday is Eid al-Ghadir, which marks the day when the Prophet of Islam appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib (PBUM) -- the first Shia Imam -- as his successor and Muslims’ next leader.
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Yemenis from across country mark Eid al-Ghadir (+VIDEO)
TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – People in different Yemeni provinces celebrated Eid al-Ghadir by holding large gatherings on Sunday.
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Flower decoration of Imam Ali shrine in Najaf
TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS), the first Imam of Shia, was decorated with flowers on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir.
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Iran health minister:
Providing fair health service among Islamic Ummah necessity
TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi stated that providing quality and fair health services among the Islamic Ummah is a necessity.
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Felicitations to Muslims on Eid al-Adha
TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Eid al-Adha, celebrated by around 1.5 billion Muslims around the world, is one of the most significant occasions in the Islamic calendar.
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Senior cleric:
Enemies seek to reduce unity among Muslims
TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Tehran provincial Friday prayers leader says enemies seek to diminish spirituality, and look towards God and reduce the unity among Muslims.
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Muslim pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat as hajj reaches apex
TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims from around the world raised their hands to heaven and offered prayers of repentance on the sacred hill of Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on Friday.
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By: Mehdi Almasi
Children of Zanjan sing 'Hello Commander' song
TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – People of Zanjan gathered to perform the epic song themed with generational support for the Islamic Revolution dubbed "Salam Farmandeh" or "Hello Commander."
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By: Seyyed Hossein Mirpour
Iranians mark Imam Reza birthday anniv. in Mashhad
TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Iranians from across the country celebrated the birthday anniversary of Imam Reza, the eighth Shia Imam by paying a visit to his holy shrine in Mashhad.
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Russia holds Victory Day Parade on Moscow’s Red Square
TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – A military parade to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Victory over Nazi Germany in the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War was held on Moscow’s Red Square.
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Millions of Muslims around world celebrating Eid al-Fitr
TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – The religious festival of Eid al-Fitr, or the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is one of two major holidays celebrated by millions of Muslims around the world after a month of prayer, devotion, and self-control.
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Iranians perform Eid al-Fitr prayer across country
TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Iranians across the country performed Eid al-Fitr prayers. Eid al-Fitr is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide.
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Eid al-Fitr traditions in Iran
TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Muslims across the globe celebrate the very first day after the holy month of Ramadan by doing some rituals based on the traditions of the area they live in.
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VIDEIO: Street Iftar in Aran va Bidgol County
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – More than 4,000 people attended the street Iftar held in Aran va Bidgol County in Isfahan province on the 27th of the holy month of Ramadan.
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Muslims, non-Muslims enjoying Ramadan festivities in Lebanon
TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Since Ramadan, like Christmas, is regarded as a national occasion in Lebanon; its festivities are enjoyed and celebrated by all Muslims and non-Muslims in the country.
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Raeisi:
Afghanistan rulers must protect lives of Muslim worshipers
TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Iranian president called on the rulers of Afghanistan to provide security for the Muslim worshipers in Afghanistan and prevent the recurrence of cowardly attacks on Muslim mosques in this country.
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Martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali; Epitome of justice
TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – The 21st day of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan coincides with the martyrdom anniversary of the First Imam of Shia Muslims Ali ibn Abu Talib (PBUH), the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad (S).
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Swedish extremist disrupts societal serenity
TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Hundreds of millions of Muslims across the globe took umbrage at a leader of a far-right group in Sweden for violating the sanctity of the Holy Quran.
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Five Canadian Muslim injured in Toronto shooting
TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Five fasting men who had just finished midnight prayers were attacked in a drive-by shooting in Scarborough of Toronto Yesterday.
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Iran strongly condemns desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden
TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden, saying that Sweden must deal with the perpetrators of this insulting act and prevent such acts from happening again.
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Ghalibaf warns:
Severe, crushing punishment awaiting Zionist occupiers
TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Condemning the deliberate killing of the oppressed people of Palestine by the Zionists, the Iranian Parliament Speaker warned occupiers that a severe and crushing punishment awaits them.
