Imam Khomeini’s fellows and disciples always welcomed criticism

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam

1953 coup shows how imperial powers sought to plunder Iranian resources

Imam Khomeini revived Ashura values and culture in contemporary history

Hojjat-al-Islam Ali Komsari, the acting head of the institute for compilation and publication of Imam Khomeini's works has described the late founder of the Islamic Republic as a real revivalist who revived the values and culture of Ashura in contemporary era and history.

Iranian mourners commemorate Tasu’a

Tasu’a, in the Islamic lunar calendar refers to the ninth day of Muharram, a day before Ashura when Imam Hussein (AS), a grandson of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him), and his 72 companions were martyred in the Battle of Karbala. Iranian mourners commemorate Tasu’a, on the eve of Ashura, the day marking the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam, under strict health measures imposed to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iran remembers 1953 US-led coup against then Iran PM

Iran is remembering the anniversary of the 1953 coup against the government of then democratically-elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddeq.

American journalists wondered how too small Imam’s room was in Neauphel-le Chateau

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini ’s role was also central in shaping the new political order that emerged from the ...

Imam Khomeini said that the holy months of Muharram and Safar have kept Islam alive

Imam Khomeini , the late founder of the Islamic Republic once said that the holy months of Muharram and Safar have kept Islam alive and advised preachers to promote genuine teachings of Islam during this period.