Head of institute stresses need for comprehending real philosophy of Ashura

The head of Institute for compilation and publication of Imam Khomeini's works says that the uprising of Ahura by Imam Hossein (‘a), the grandson of the holy prophet of Islam, is calling towards following his footsteps in a perfect manner and in all arenas.

He immediately started crying by looking at the photo

Weather conditions could never prevent Imam from reciting Ziarat-e-Ashura on rooftop

A memoir by Imam’s domestic servant known as Jafar Mashhadi

Iranians mark day of Ashura in commemoration of Imam Hussein

Iranians across the country have held mourning processions to mark the day of Ashura, which is the culmination of the 10-day mourning period commemorating Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.

Imam Khomeini was found on rooftop reciting Ziarat Ashura

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam Khomeini

Iranian pilgrims arrive in Medina ahead of Hajj pilgrimage

Shedding tears of joy after years of longing for the chance to visit a land described as the land of revelation in the holy Quran! Thousands of Iranians have arrived in the city of Medina or the city of the Prophet, as it hosts the final resting place of the Prophet Muhammad.

Imam Khomeini’s tears during Ramadan nights impressed me too much

People within close circle of Imam Khomeini say that his night crying and shedding tears for sake of God Almighty during blessed month of Ramadan used to impress them too much.

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.