Shia Muslims
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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.
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Arbaeen march in Lebanon
TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – A rally was held in Lebanon to mark the holy occasion of Arbaeen on Sunday.
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By: Mohammad Javad Amini
Imam Hussein (AS) holy shrine on eve of Arbaeen
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Pilgrims from across the world visited the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in Iraq's Karbala on the eve of Arbaeen Day.
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VIDEO: Solidarity with Palestine in Karbala
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Hundreds of pilgrims marched through the Iraqi city of Karbala in a strong display of solidarity with Palestine.
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VIDEO: Marking Arbaeen in Bojnurd
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – People of Iran's eastern city of Bojnurd marked the Arbaeen occasion on Sunday by holding rallies.
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VIDEO: Pilgrims bid farewell to Imam Hussein (AS)
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Groups of Arbaeen pilgrims are returning home after visiting the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in Iraq's Karbala.
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Iranians mark Arbaeen day across country
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian people who couldn't manage to attend the glorious Arbaeen Walk in Iraq this year, simulated the spiritual procession in different cities of the country.
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Arbaeen powerful voice of resistance, solidarity in world
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Arbaeen marks the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his companions at the Battle of Karbala, representing a powerful voice of resistance and unity worldwide.
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Imam Hussein (AS) lovers walking toward Karbala
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Millions of Imam Hussein (AS) lovers have joined the Arbaeen Walk to visit the holy shrine of the third Shia Imam on the day of Arbaeen.
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By: Sara Noori
Arbaeen mawkibs at Bashmaq border
TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Different mawkibs are serving pilgrims at the Bashmaq border.
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FM Spox:
Had Muslims supported Gazans they would not have been killed
TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that If the Islamic governments and Muslim nations had supported the people of Gaza according to their Islamic duty, the Palestinian citizens would not have been killed by the criminals.