Millions of pilgrims converge on Karaba on eve of Arba’een

Iran has established camps along the paths leading to the border with Iraq to accommodate the pilgrims. Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has also set up a field hospital near one border crossing, and, as of Sunday, has provided medical services to at least 5,000 pilgrims.

How Arbaeen create unity among various, ethnic groups, sects and faiths?

Iranians honor 40 days after Ashura

Iranians from all walks of life mark the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH). Iranians honor 40 days after martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (PBUH), the grandson of the holy prophet of Islam.

Millions of pilgrims from across world converging on holy Iraqi city of Karbala

Millions of black-clad pilgrims from across the world are converging on the holy Iraqi city of Karbala to commemorate the Day of Arba’een, which marks 40 days since the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.

Imam Rida (PBUH) carried on the responsibility of administering the Divine Law

Yet Imam Ridha’ (PBUH) carried on the responsibility of administering the Divine Law of as taught by the Holy Prophet and Imams of the Ahlul Bayt after him.

Imam Khomeini’s efforts facilitated peaceful co-existence of various religions

Rostam Khosroyani, a Zoroastrian leader made the remarks in a statement released on the 29th departure anniversary of the father of Islamic Revolution and Founder of the Islamic Republic, the Imam Khomeini.

Religious minorities enjoy unparalleled freedom in Iran

Imam Khomeini used to emphasize that religious minorities including Zoroastrians, Jews, Christians and followers of all faiths enjoy a great level of social welfare and privileges in Iran.

Iran’s foreign ministry rejects US report on religious freedom as ‘politically motivated’

Tehran has dismissed the allegations put forth in a recent US report on religious freedom in Iran as “baseless” and “politically motivated,” saying the document offers a “distorted picture” of the realities in Iran and other countries.