Religious Culture
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Iranians mourn martyrdom anniv. of Imam Hasan al-Askari
TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Millions of Muslims in Iran and the globe the world are observing the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Askari (PBUH).
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Stampede at religious event in India kills 116 people
TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Thousands of people at a religious gathering in India rushed to leave a makeshift tent, setting off a stampede Tuesday that killed at least 116 people and injured scores, officials said.
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Youngest Imam of Shi'ite Muslims; Famous for generosity
TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Imam 'Muhammad ibn Ali al Taqi al Jawad' who was famous for generosity was martyred at the age of 25 in al-Kazimiyyah on 29th Dhi'l-qi`dah 220 AH.
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By: Javad Pourvahab
Arbaeen pilgrims mourn in Imam Hussein (AS) shrine
TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – As the day of Arbaeen approaches, massive crowds of people have reached the shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in Iraq's Karbala to commemorate the memory of Imam and his companions.
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VIDEO: Iran's Bandar Abbas designed as Bayn al-Haramayn
TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – On the occasion of Arbaeen, Iran's Bandar Abbas was designed like Bayn al-Haramayn in Iraq's Karbala.
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By: Naser Abasalinia
Arbaeen pilgrims walking toward Imam Hussein (AS) shrine
TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Arbaeen pilgrims from all across the globe these days are in Iraq, walking from the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf toward the shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala.
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VIDEO: Saudi Arabia launches driver-less buses for Hajj
TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – A new driver-less bus service has been set up for the comfort of Hajj pilgrims this year. The modern autonomous bus, which has 11 seats, can operate for 6 hours per charge.
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Imam Sadiq plays pivotal role in developing Islamic knowledge
TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Imam Jafar al Sadiq (AS), the sixth successor after the Holy Prophet (PBUH), had a critical role in developing Islamic knowledge during his 34 years period of Imamate.
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By: Mohsen RanginKaman
Interfaith dialogue between Islam, Assyrian Church of East
TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The fourth edition of religions dialogue run by the Center for Interreligious and intercultural dialogue with the participation of the East Assyrian Church was held in the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization in Tehran.
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By: Maryam Hashemi
Celebration for first time fasting school girls in Tehran
TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – As many as 30,000 teenage girls celebrated growing old enough to be able to fast during Ramadan took part in a gathering in a resort area at Abbass Abad Hills in the north of Tehran on Tuesday.
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Iran religious democracy angers enemies: Pres. Raeisi
TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – President Ebrahim Raeisi said that the enemies hate the Islamic Republic and wage Iranophobia because of the success of the religious democracy in the country.
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Karbala in Rajab month
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Karbala holy city in Iraq in the month of Rajab hosts tens of thousands of people from around the world for pilgrimage.
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By: Seyyed Saeidreza Razavi
National Prayers Assembly
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – President Ebrahim Raeisi and some other Iranian officials attended the annual National Prayers Assembly in Tehran on Thursday morning.
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Iran declares Sunday as first day of fasting Ramdan month
TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – The office of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has declared Sunday, April 3, as the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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Pakistani religious minister:
Saboteurs cannot undermine Iran-Pakistan relations
TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – The Pakistani Minister of Religious Affairs, Noor-ul-Haq Qadri, said that saboteurs inside and outside cannot undermine the strong relations between Iran and Pakistan.
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Constructive interaction between religions, denominations
TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Ayatollah Alireza A’rafi, the Manager of Iranian Seminaries talked of the prerequisite for the salvation of the global civilization and creating proximity between societies.