Massive processions underway in Karbala as millions mark Arba’een

Huge processions are underway in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala as millions of mourners commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.

Millions of Arba'een pilgrims from around the globe gather in Karbala

Millions of pilgrims, including a record number of Iranians, have gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.

Ashura message promoted progressive Islam

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his historic speeches stressed that Imam Hussein (PBUH)'s school of thought promoted progressive Islam.

''Ashura uprising'' in the words of Imam Khomeini

The precious work by Imam Khomeini shows that Imam Khomeini highlighted various perspectives of Ashura through his historic messages and speeches.

Imam Khomeini denounced crimes against pilgrims, revived true philosophy of Hajj

Islamic Revolution was rooted in the Constitutional movement

In fact, the Islamic Revolution of 1979 was rooted in the Constitutional Revolution of Iran which began in 1905 and led to the establishment of Parliament in Iran.

Significance of reviving International Quds Day from Imam Khomeini's viewpoint

Remarks on Imam Khomeini by political, cultural and social leaders of global repute

Imam Khomeini, who himself was a distinguished Islamic scholar, proved through establishment of a democratic Islamic system that Islam can fulfill both the material and spiritual demands of the human beings.