Imam Hussein

Arbaeen brings millions of Muslims to Iraqi city of Karbala

Millions of Muslims from all over the world have convened in Iraq's Karbala, where Imam Hossein was martyred, as part of the Arba'een pilgrimage.…
2023-09-07 08:46
Arbaeen walk held across Iranian cities + photos

Iranians who were unable to travel to Iraq observed Arba'een in their cities, including Isfahan.
2023-09-06 16:23
Holy shrine of Imam Husayn welcomes millions of pilgrims

On the verge of Arba’een, millions of people from all over the world have flocked to the Iraqi city of Karbala.
2023-09-04 11:59
Khosravi border point sets new record for Arbaeen Pilgiram crossings

Over 500,000 Iranian pilgrims traveled from Iran to Karbala on Friday to visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)'s…
2023-09-02 13:32
Iranian FM: Arba'een procession to Karbala enrages, frightens adversaries

The annual Arba'een march, which attracts millions of participants and commemorates the 40th day following Imam Hussein's (AS) martyrdom anniversary,…
2023-08-29 11:57
Peaceful ambience of Beinolharamein in pictures

Iran (IMNA) - The space of 378 meters known as Bayn al-Haramayn (between the two shrines) separates the Holy Shrine of Imam al-Husayn (a) from…
2023-08-26 12:46
Tasht-Gozari: a solemn commemoration of sacrifice

Every year during the lunar month of Muharram, the Iranian people and millions of other Shia Muslims across the globe gather at shrines and mosques…
2023-07-27 14:15
Iran shrouded in black, respecting Muharram

With the start of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, Iran has been shrouded in black banners and hoardings in memory of Imam…
2023-07-18 12:50
Imam Hussain welcomes more than 20 million Muslims

Shia pilgrims converged in the holy city of Karbala to pay tribute to Imam Hussain on the occasion on Arbaeen which marks the end of a 40-day…
2022-09-18 09:16
Demonstration of pure love to Imam Hussein in pictures

Millions of Iranian Shia pilgrims made a religious trek from the southern borders of the country to the holy city of Karbala to mark the end…
2022-09-13 10:45
Arbaeen walk; symbol of devotion to Imam Hussein

At Iran's multiple border crossings with Iraq, a terrific number of pilgrims surge forward to one of the biggest religious pilgrimages on the…
2022-09-10 11:25
Muslims across the world mark Ashura with mourning rituals

Shiite Muslims commemorated the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram, also known as Ashura, which marks the anniversary of the martyrdom…
2022-08-09 11:34
Iranian Muslims observed Ashura

Millions of Iranians across the country observed Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), to remind the world…
2022-08-08 15:40
Karbala welcomes black-clad mourners

Muslims performed mourning rituals of Arba'een in Iraqi's holy city of Karbala to commemorate the seventh-century martyrdom of Prophet Mohammad's…
2021-09-28 10:41
Blood donation movement in Muharram

Since the beginning of Muharram, more than 1,800 people in Isfahan province have participated in the blood donation movement to show their faith…
2021-08-19 17:14
Revival of Persian repertoire by ta'ziyeh

The dramatic form known as the passion play is often associated exclusively with Western, and specifically, Christian theatrical tradition. One…
2020-08-31 09:59
Muharram draped Isfahan in black

Referring to the hoisting of 2,500 Muharram flags in Isfahan, Iman Hojati said that the ensigns have been erected over Isfahan’s main squares,…
2020-08-22 10:51
Isfahan makes salute to Muharram

"On the eve of Muharram and the ten days of mourning rituals for Aba Abdullah al-Hussein (A.S.), elements of teardrops and candles will be installed…
2020-08-16 11:45
Imam Ali holy shrine full of Arba'een pilgrims

The holy shrine of Imam Ali (PBUH) is hosting pilgrims who have flocked to Iraq for the world's greatest pilgrimage.
2019-10-17 10:39
Experience Muharram in Isfahan

Visiting Isfahan during Muharram can be a unique experience as the most important and sorrowful event of Shia world happened in this month.
2019-09-05 09:57
Iranian Muslims to welcome Muharram

Muslims around the world will welcome the Hijri New Year this evening, which marks the beginning of Muharram, one of the four holy months of…
2019-08-31 11:30