Faithful people marking Tasu’a worldwide

The occasion falls on the ninth day on the lunar month of Muharram. Shia Muslims have begun marking Tasu’a, the eve of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), by holding mourning rituals the world over.

Imam Khomeini used to shed tears unto God, the Almighty

Lifting hands up for the purpose of prayers

Imam Khomeini paid great attention to spiritual matters

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, has had paid great attention to spiritual matters throughout his life.

He recalled the incident with bitterness

His countenance changed

He concealed his sadness while looking at photographs of the martyrs

O, God, acknowledge the sacrifice of our martyrs!