Shia Muslims
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Life of Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba in a glimpse
TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the second Imam of Shia, Imam Hassan al-Mijtaba (AS), the following report takes a brief look at the noble life of the holy Imam.
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Is Saudi Arabia distorting Islamic history with "Mo'aweyah"?
TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – A television series about the life of the Umayyad caliph, Muawiya, titled "Mo'aweyah," which was banned in Iraq due to the potential for stirring sectarian tensions, has made its way onto the screen.
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Baghdad Friday Prayers leader opposes Syria’s ruler visit
TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – The Friday prayer imam of Baghdad has criticized Arab rulers for staying indifferent to the Zionist Israeli regime's actions, opposing the visit of Abu Muhammad Jolani, the new ruler of Syria to Iraq.
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Pakistan marks Imam Mahdi’s birth anniversary
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Pakistan has joined the global commemoration marking the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi, the twelfth Shia Imam.
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Iran diplomat meets with Taliban official to discuss ties
TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Caretaker Iranian ambassador has held a meeting with the Taliban governor of Bamiyan to explore ways to broaden Iran-Afghanistan trade and economic relations.
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Imam Hussain (AS); Perfect example of a free man
TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Toady coincides with the birth anniversary of the 3rd Imam of Shia, Imam Hussain ibn Ali (AS), who sacrificed all his belongings to keep Islam alive.
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VIDEO: Imam Reza holy shrine on eve of Eid al-Mab'ath
TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Crowds of Muslims visited the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Iran's Mashhad on the eve of Eid al-Mab'ath on Monday.
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Imam Musa al-Kazim martyrdom anniv. commemorated in Qom
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Mourners visited Hazrat Masumeh (SA) holy shrine in Iran's Qom on the occasion of Imam Musa al-Kazim's martyrdom anniversary on Saturday night.
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VIDEO: Imam Musa al-Kazim martyrdom anniv. marked in Mashhad
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Mourners visited Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine in Iran's Mashhad on the occasion of Imam Musa al-Kazim's martyrdom anniversary on Saturday night.
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Martyrdom of Imam Musa al-Kazim in Kadhemein
TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) –The photos show the holy shrine of Imam Kadhim (A.S) in Kazemin, Iraq, on the anniversary of the Martyrdom of Imam Kadhim (A.S).
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By: Mehdi Almasi
Holy Karbala on Hazrat Zeynab (SA) martyrdom anniversary
TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Muslims from different parts of world paid a visit to the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in Iraq's Karbala on the occasion of the martyrdom of his sister, Hazrat Zeynab (SA), on Thursday.
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Hazrat Zeynab (SA); Beacon of courage and voice of Karbala
TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (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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IRIB staff visit Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine
TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – A group of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) staff paid a visit to the holy shrine of the 8th Shia Imam, Imam Reza (AS), in Mashhad.
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By: Kobra Rezaei
Pilgrims visit Mashhad on Imam Al-Jawad birth anniversary
TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Pilgrims from across Iran paid a visit to the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Iran's Mashhad on Saturday on the occasion of the birth anniversary of his son, the 9th Shia Imam, Imam Al-Jawad (AS).
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Croatian grand mufti visits Hazrat Masumeh shrine in Iran
TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Aziz Hasanovic, the grand mufti of Croatia, paid a visit to the holy shrine of Hazrat Masumeh (SA), the daughter of Shia Muslims' 7th Imam, in the Iranian city of Qom on Thursday.
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Fatimah Zahra; Role model for all women
TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Hazrat Fatimah Zahra could be a role model for women in all areas, particularly in the areas of social and revolutionary moves.
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Lawmaker stresses embassy, religious sites security in Syria
TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker has said that Tehran has contacted the armed groups in Syria through mediating sides for the safety of its embassy and holy Islamic religious sites.
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By: Pouria Jahan Tighi
Sunni, Shia Ualama (clerics) get together in Zahedan
ZAHEDAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – An intimate meeting between Shiite and Sunni scholars of Sistan and Baluchestan was held in Zahedan, the capital of the southeastern province on Wednesday.
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VIDEO: Dust-cleaning ceremony of Imam Reza (AS) shrine
TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – The footage shows the dust-cleaning ceremony at the shrine of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Imam of Shia Muslims.
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Leader at mourning session for holy Prophet's daughter
TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended the fourth night of the mourning ceremony for Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA) on Thursday night.
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Muslims mark martyrdom anniv. of Hazrat Zahra (SA)
TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA), the revered daughter of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S), is observed by Iranians and Shia Muslims worldwide.
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Parachinar Shiites victims of West-backed Takfiri terrorists
TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – The Shiites of the Parachinar region of Pakistan have been regularly targeted by Takfiri elements equipped by the enemies of Islam for years.
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Pakistan lawmaker to Mehr:
Parachinar terror attack has nothing to do with sectarianism
TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – A Pakistan lawmaker has reacted to the recent terrorist attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, rejecting sectarianism as the cause behind terrorist acts in the Parachinar region.
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At least 42 killed in terrorist attack in Pakistan’s Khyber
TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Gunmen have opened fire on convoys of Shia pilgrims in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 42 people, according to authorities in the restive province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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At least 38 killed in terrorist attack in northwest Pakistan
TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Terrorists opened fire on vehicles carrying Shiite Muslims in Pakistan's restive northwest on Thursday, killing at least 38 people, including six women, and wounding 20 others.
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By: Ahmad Hasani
Iranians mark Hazrat Zahra (SA) martyrdom anniversary
TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – A mourning ceremony was held in Imam Reza shrine in Iran's Mashhad on the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Zahra (SA).
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Iranians mourn Hazrat Masumeh (SA) martyrdom in her shrine
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iranians from across the country visited the holy shrine of Hazrat Masumeh (SA) in the city of Qom on Sunday night on the occasion of her martyrdom anniversary.
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Imam Hasan al-Askari spared no efforts to safeguard Islam
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Imam Hasan al-Askari (AS), the 11th Shia Imam, spared no efforts in defending the Islamic faith and thought and its sciences.
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Leader attends Imam Reza shrine’s dust-cleaning ceremony
TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – The dust-cleaning ceremony of the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) was held with the participation of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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Iranians mourn martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS)
TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – The 30th day of the lunar month of Safar is marked as the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam.