Shia Muslims
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By: Mehdi Almasi
Imam Sadiq martyrdom mourning ceremony in Zanjan
TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – On the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of the 6th Shia Imam, Imam al-Sadiq (AS), a mourning ceremony was held at the Hosseinieh Azam Zanjan Mosque.
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Spring rainfall at Bayn al-Haramayn
TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Bayn al-Haramayn also transliterated as Bainul Haramain, is the area between the Imam Hussein (AS) Shrine and the holy shrine of his brother Hazrat Abbas (AS), which is a distance of 378 meters.
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Imam Sadiq plays pivotal role in developing Islamic knowledge
TEHRAN, May 04 (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-year period of Imamate.
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Raeisi describes Lebanon as main pillar of Resistance
TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – President Ebrahim Raeisi has said that Lebanon is a main pillar of Resistance Front.
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Iranians observe mourning ceremony of Imam Ali (AS) martyrdom
TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – Imam Ali (BPUH) was martyred on 21st Ramadan 40 A.H. by an assassin who wounded him with a poisoned sword in a Mosque in Kufah during morning prayers on 19th Ramadan 40 A.H. The occasion is marked by Muslims worldwide.
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Iranians observe Qadr Nights in unison
TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Iranians get together in Ramadan to observe the Qadr Night (Nights of Decree) which holds special importance and enjoys very special status in Islam.
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Tehran to mark Imam Hassan birth anniv. by holding ceremonies
TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Hassan (AS), the second Imam of Shia Muslims, special ceremonies are set to be held in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Tuesday evening.
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Life of Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba in a glimpse
TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (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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By: Seyed saeed reza razavi
Imam Mahdi (AS) birth anniversary celebrated in Tehran
TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – The people of Tehran marked the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi (AS), the 12th Shia Imam, on Saturday night.
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Mid-Shaban; birth anniversary of world savior
TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Mid-Shaban marks one of the important Islamic occasions - the birth anniversary of the last Shia Imam, known as the savior.
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Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA) noble daughter of Holy Prophet
TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Iranians and Shia Muslims throughout the world mark the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA), the noble daughter of the Holy Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (S).
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Imam al-Askari (AS); Ideal symbol of worshippers
TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Imam Hassan al-Askari (AS) was a gracious personality and an unmatched commentator of the Holy Quran. He was chief of religious scholars and an ideal of worshippers.
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Bahrainis hold rally in support of Gaza, Palestinians
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Shia People in Bahrain along with other Muslims in different countries held a rally to show their unified support for the Palestinians amid the Zionist regime war on Gaza.
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VIDEO: Blast in Afghanistan's Baghlan
TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – A blast has been heard in the Takiakhana Imam Zaman (place of worship) in Pol-e-Khomri, the center of Baghlan province, local Afghan media reported.
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By: Seyed Saeed reza Razavi
Iranians celebrate beginning of Imamat of Imam Mahdi
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranians celebrate 9th of Rabi ul Awwal which marks the auspicious day of the coronation of the last infallible descendant of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Imam Mahdi Montadhar, Hojjah (AS).
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Imam Hasan al-Askari (AS) safeguards message of Islam
TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Imam Hasan al-Askari (AS), like his noble fathers, was a prominent scholar, a leader (Imam), and a defendant of Islam’s message that called people towards it, and conveyed its principles and values.
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By: Davoud Behgam
People of Mashhad mourn for Prophet Muhammad, Imam Hassan
TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The people of Mashhad on Thursday held mourning ceremonies on the occasion of the demise anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the martyrdom of the second Shia Imam, Imam Hassan (AS).
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Muslims boast Prophet's legacy of humanity, equality
TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Concurrent with the demise anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the martyrdom of the second Shia Imam, Imam Hassan (PBUH), Muslims mourn but boast Prophet's legacy of humanity, and equality.
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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: Arbaeen march in Sweden's Stockholm
TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – The footage shows the enthusiastic presence of Swedish Muslims in the annual Arbaeen procession in Stockholm.
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VIDEO: Arbaeen marchers visit Imam Ali Shrine
TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – A large number of Arbaeen pilgrims have visited Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf city in Iraq during the Arbaeen pilgrimage this year.
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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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Leader hails Ardabil role in promoting Shia, unity
TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Ardabil province, since the Safavid era, has had a great role in Iran in terms of creating national unity and promoting the Shia, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says.
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VIDEO: Chinese woman converts to Islam in Iran's Hamedan
TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – The video footage shows when a Chinese woman converts to Islam in the presence of the Friday Prayers Imam of Hamedan in the west of Iran.
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Leader attends Sham-i-Ghariban ceremony
TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended the mourning ceremony of Sham-i-Ghariban held at Imam Khomeini (RA) Husseiniyah on Friday night.
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Shia Muslims hold mourning ceremony in Baqi in Medina
TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Unlike previous years, the Shia Muslims in Saudi Arabia have reportedly been allowed to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossain (AS) in Baqi cemetery in the city of Medina.
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Ashura; Unwavering stance of truth against falsehood
TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Muslims in the world observe Ashura as a day that symbolizes the eternal and unwavering stance of truth against falsehood and humanity’s struggle against injustice, tyranny, and oppression.
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Shia Muslims visit Karbala for Muharram ceremonies
TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Muharram mourning ceremonies are held in the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (PBUH) in Karbala City of Iraq.
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By: Majid Dehganizadeh
People of Yazd hold Muharram ceremonies
TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Iranian people living in Yazd City gathered in a mourning ceremony for Imam Hussein (AS) to mark the month of Muharram.
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By: Iman HamiKhah
Muharram mourning ceremony in Iran's Maryanaj
TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The mourning ceremony of the 6th night of Muharram was held on Sunday night in Maryanaj City in the Hamedan province of Iran.