Jewish community lives in peace in Iran

A leader of the Jewish community in Tehran says followers of the religion live in peace in Iran as local Muslims respect their customs and the government remains committed to the religious law.

Iranians, Muslims worldwide mark Ashura, mourn martyrdom of Imam Hussein

Millions of Muslims worldwide are observing Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon Him).

Iranians, other Muslims attend mourning processions in millions to mark Tasu'a

Millions of Muslims across Iran and other countries are taking part in nationwide processions on Tasu'a, which marks the ninth day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram and precedes Ashura, the day when Imam Hussein, the third Shia imam, was martyred.

Iran summons Sweden's chargé d'affaires in protest at Qur'an desecration

Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned Sweden's chargé d'affaires in the capital Tehran in protest at the desecration of the Holy Qur'an in the European country amid the approval of Swedish authorities in the name of "freedom of speech."

Eid al-Adha, the great Eid of Muslims around the world.

Millions of Hajj pilgrims perform symbolic 'stoning of devil' as epic rituals draws to conclusion

Millions of Muslim worshipers cast pebbles in the “stoning of the devil” ritual of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, as Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate the first day of Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) holiday.

Leader says Hajj can foil all plots of arrogant powers, Zionists against humanity

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the annual Hajj rituals can foil all the plots of the arrogant powers and the Zionists against humanity.

Millions of Muslims begin ‘biggest’ Hajj pilgrimage in years in Mecca

Millions of Muslim worshipers from across the world have started the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, with the rituals taking place over a period of several days and culminating in Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).