Mourning ceremonies for martyrdom of Imam Hussain in the day of Ashura

Pilgrims gather at Imam Reza’s holy shrine

Millions of Muslims have gathered in Iran’s holy city of Mashhad to mark the passing anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and martyrdom of Imam Hassan (PBUH), the second Shia Imam.

Millions of mourners mark Arba’een rituals in Karbala

Millions of people from across various parts of the globe are in the holy Iraqi city of Karbala to attend mourning rituals on Arba’een.

Preachers must avoid exaggeration during Muharram

An internationally-reputed scholar says the preachers should preach genuine historical facts during the mourning ceremonies in the holy month of Muharram.

Millions commemorated Tasu'a

Iranians have held mourning ceremonies to commemorate Tasu’a, which marks the ninth day of the lunar month of Muharram.

Karbala confronts all deviations

Ayatollah Makarem says Karbala became an important movement to combat all deviations and oppression.

Saudi must be stripped of Hajj management

A senior Iranian cleric has called for the dispossession of Saudi Arabia of the privilege of running the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Imam Ridha (PBUH), the focal point of all spiritual attentions

The founder of the Islamic Republic emphasized that the holy shrine of Imam Ridha in the holy Iranian city of Mashad should become spiritual focal point for people from all walks of life.