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.

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.

Imam Khomeini: If the uprising of His Holiness, the Doyen of the Martyrs was not existed, today, we ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam, V. 17, P 51

Desecrating the holy scripture of Qur’an means an all-out attack on entire identity of Muslims

Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, grandson of the late founder of the Islamic Republic says the incidents of desecration of the holy Muslim book of Qura’an in Sweden and elsewhere in the West have been an all-out attack on the whole Muslim identity.

The month of Muharram from Imam Khomeini's point of view

Imam Khomeini's emphasis on preserving unity and avoiding racial discrimination.

Imam Khomeini: our movement is a humane movement; a humane uprising.

Sahifeh-ye-Imam, V. 8, P. 326

Sheikh Zakzaky says Imam Khomeini’s political ideology is for all justice lovers

The political ideology of Imam Khomeini, the architect of the Islamic Revolution, is not restricted to Muslims alone but is “meant for all of humanity”, says the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN).