Shia Muslims
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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.
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On the occasion of Imam al-Baqir birthday anniversary;
Imam al-Baqir symbol for truth seekers in world
TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (PBUH) is the fifth Imam of the Shiites, symbolizing the quest for truth through his behavior and moral characteristics, akin to his pure ancestors.
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Pakistanis mark Ashura Day in Islamabad (+photos)
TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – The Shia Muslims in Pakistan held a mourning ceremony on Ashura Day on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his companions in the battle of Karbala.
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Four killed, others injured in shooting near mosque in Oman
TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Four people were killed and others wounded in a shooting near a mosque in Oman's capital Muscat, police confirmed Tuesday.
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Ashura aims to fight for every universal righteous cause
TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – The Day of Ashura holds great significance in the Islamic calendar and its main aim is to refuse humiliation and to fight for every universal righteous cause.
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VIDEO: Serving free hot drinks to Muharram mourners
TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Mawkibs (voluntarily prepared stations) have been set on the streets of Iranian cities to serve the mourners of Imam Hussein (AS) with hot drinks during the holy month of Muharram.
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By: Arefeh Koochak Yazdi
Preparing Jamkaran Mosque for Muharram
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The Jamkaran Mosque was prepared for the holy month of Muharram.
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By: Fatemeh Saadatiyan Nike
Holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) on eve of Eid al-Ghadir
TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Massive crowds of people from across Iran visited the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad on the eve of Eid al-Ghadir.
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Iranians preparing for Eid al-Ghadir 10-km celebration party
TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – The lovers of the first Shia Imam are enthusiastically preparing the requirements in Tehran to hold a 10-km-long celebration ceremony which is an Islamic carnival to mark the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir.
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By: Mohsen Rangin Kaman
Iran, Iraq officials meeting for Arbaeen procession
TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – The meeting between the Iranian deputy foreign minister for consular affairs and the governor and mayor of holy Najaf of Iraq was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs compound in Tehran on Saturday.
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VIDEO: Iran marks Imam Jawad (AS) martyrdom anniversary
TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Iranians on Friday marked the martyrdom anniversary of their 9th Imam, Imam Jawad (AS), by holding mourning ceremonies.
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By: Fatemeh Hasani
Pilgrims visiting holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS)
TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine in Iran's Mashhad city is host to crowds of pilgrims from across the country.
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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.