Mosques and religious assemblies are Islam’s fortresses: Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini through his speeches and messages said that mosques and religious assemblies are Islam’s fortresses against the evil.

Imam highlighted significance of mosque as culture, social and spiritual site

Imam Khomeini: Keep the mosques and religious assemblies which are Islam’s fortresses against the ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam. V 2. P 470

Imam Khomeini: Keep the mosques full and inhabited. You, the academic and the religious students, ...

Sahifeh ye Imam, V 12. P 337

Founder of Islamic Republic used to refer to the exceptional merits of Imam Ali ('a)

Believers worldwide mark Imam Ali (PBUH) martyrdom

Every year, on the 21st day of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, mourners gather in mosques and religious centers across Iran to attend ceremonies commemorating the first Shia Imam's martyrdom.

Imam Khomeini's advice to believers for spiritual transformation on the night of Qadr.

Muslims hold night-long vigils on Qadr Nights until dawn.

The night preceding Imam Ali’s martyrdom is considered to be one of the threefold Qadr (Destiny) Nights, when the Holy Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad more than 14 centuries ago. Muslims hold night-long vigils on Qadr Nights, reciting the holy Qu’ran and praying until dawn.