The historical significance of Ashura

Then the infallible Imam left Mecca for Kufa after receiving several letters and invitations from residents of that city

Imam Khomeini promoted culture and message of Ashura

The religious and spiritual scholar of the Muslim world sought to revive the pure culture of Ashura and genuine teachings of Islam as promoted by the holy prophet of Islam and his infallible successors.

Imam Khomeini Underscored Philosophy of Ashura

The historical significance of Ashura (2)

The nearby river of Furat was also blocked by Yazid forces and the infallible along with his 72 companions were martyred while being thirsty.

Martydom

Foreigners present at Imam’s shrine

Pakistani mourners present at Imam Khomeini’s Shrine

A group of Pakistani men and women carried out their own mourning ceremonies on the day of Ashura at the Imam’s shrine.