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Iranians mark 21st death anniversary of Ayatollah Khomeini

TEHRAN, Iran: The 21st anniversary of the death of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran Grand Ayatollah Sayed Ruhollah Khomeini Al-Moosavi was commemorated on Friday June 4.

West guilty for Israeli raid on flotilla: Iran SL

TEHRAN, Iran: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the West must be responsible for the Israeli attack on the Gaza-bound aid convoy.

Muslims should defend Palestine, urges Iran leader

TEHRAN, Iran: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has urged the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) to fulfill its prime obligation in defending Palestinians.

Iran’s Ayatollah Montazeri expires

TEHRAN, Iran: Iran’s Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri has died of an illness Saturday night, his office in the holy city of Qom said Sunday December 20."He was diabetic and had been using insulin for years... he had also some lung problems and asthma. In fact he was suffering from several diseases," his doctor told state television.

Tasu'a Day … Hoseini remembrance continues in Iran

TEHRAN, Iran: Muharram 9 is Tasu'a Day. According to Hazret-e-Imam Jafar As-Sadiq (AS) Tasu'a is the day when army of Yazid (L) besieged Hazret-e-Imam Hosein (AS) and His companions to fight against them.

Coin on Imam Ar-Reza (a.s.) life put on show

TEHRAN, Iran: The museum at Iran's Bank Sepah has exhibited a replica coin marking Hazret Imam Ali Ar-Reza (a.s.)'s term as the Crown Prince under Abassid caliph Ma'moon ur-Rashid in ancient Tous city, according to a spokesperson for the museum Mohsen Daraie.

Ayat Montazeri shuns Imam Reza (A) b-day festivities for detainees

HOLY QOM, Iran: In sympathy with the families of the post-election detainees, Ayatollah Montazeri has not celebrated the “Eid” for the birthday of the 8th Imam from the progeny of Prophet Hazret Muhammad (s.v.), Hazret Imam Reza (a.s.), this year.

Iran refutes instigating turmoil in Yemen

PARIS, France: Iran denied Tehran is triggering unrest in Yemen and offered to take on a mediator role to help end fighting between the Yemeni government and Houthis.

Iran leader says foreign agents behind terror attacks

TEHRAN, Iran: Supreme leader of Iran Ayatullah Ali Khamenei has termed on Monday the bloodshed in Pakistan, Iraq and the Islamic republic as the work of foreign agents aimed at unleashing Shiite-Sunni conflict.

Iran govt curbs Shiites' Ramadan commemorations

TEHRAN, Iran: The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times reported on Monday September 7 that Iranian officials have canceled or downgraded major Shiite religious events during the holy month of Ramadan, suggesting fear that the opposition might use them to stage protests.

Rafsanjani says Iran in crisis

TEHRAN, Iran: In apparent defiance of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a powerful cleric declared the Islamic Republic in crisis after a disputed election, and tens of thousands of protesters used Friday prayers to stage the biggest show of dissent for weeks.

Qom Ayaat condemn China over unrest

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Iranian clerics have condemned on Sunday China for "horribly" suppressing Muslim Uighurs in deadly unrest between the Uighurs and Han Chinese that has killed more than 180 people.

Iran leaders may remove Supreme Leader from power

WASHINGTON, The United States: Armenian news PanARMENIAN.Net reported on Monday that NEWSru Israel quotes Al-Arabiya television channel as saying that Iranian leadership considers possibility of removing the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iranian nation marks 20th anniversary of Ayat Khomeini

TEHRAN, Iran: Iran on Thursday commemorated the 20th anniversary of the death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic, at a ceremony in the Khomeini Mausoleum in southern Tehran.

Karbalayis commemorate Fatimi mourning in Qom

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Marking the martyrdom anniversary of holy Prophet Hazret Muhammad (s.v)’s daughter Hazret Fatimeh Zahra (s.a), people of Karbala residing in the holy city of Qom arranged a mourning ceremony on Thursday Jamadsi As-Sani 3.

Ya Zahraa (a.;s.) … Marasem-e-aza-e-Fatemiyah continue in Iran

HOLY CITY OF MASHHAD, Iran: Marasem-e-azadari in connection with the anniversary of martyrdom of Banu-i-Is lam Hazret Fatimeh Zahraa (a.s.), the daughter of Prophet Hazret Muhammad (s.v.), were in continuation across the country on Thursday.

Khomeini events underway to honor him

TEHRAN, Iran: To mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Grand Ayatollah Sayed Ruhollah Al-Khomeini Al-Moosawi, Iranian and Kashmiri officials are preparing for media and other memorial events.

Karbala youths in Yazd mourn Hazret Zahraa (SA)

YAZD, Iran: The Martyrdom Anniversary of Hazret-e-Fatimeh Az-Zahra (SA), the dearest daughter of holy Prophet Hazret Muhammad (S) was observed in Iran on Jamadi el-Aval 13.

Leaders continue to condole on Ayat Khomeini spouse death

TEHRAN, Iran: Leaders from different countries continued to condole on the death of spouse of founder of Islamic Republic of Iran Grand Ayatollah Sayed Ruhullah Al-Khomeini Al-Moosawi, Khadija Saqafy.

Photo gallery: Marasem-i-azadari on Arba’in in Isfahan, Ardebil

ISFAHAN, Iran: A camera report of Marasem-i-azadari on the occasion of Arbaeen-i-Hoseini in Iranian cities of Isfahan and Ardebil …

Qom majales-i-Hoseini commemorate sufferings of Ahli Beit (AS)

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Shabab Al-Abbas association organized a five-day majalis-i-Hoseini program in the holy city of Qom to commemorate sufferings of Ahli Beit (AS) and oppression committed against them at the hands of Yazid.

Mejlis-i-Fatimeh bintol Hosein held in Qom

HOLY QOM, Iran: Different associations arranged mejalis-i-aza on the martyrdom anniversary of Seyeda Fatimeh bint-ol Hosein (a.s.) in the holy city of Qom.

Qom saw observance of anniversary of reaching Caravan of captives of Ahlil Beit (AS) in Shaam

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: The anniversary of reaching the Caravan of captives of Ahlil Beit (AS) at the court of the then evil ruler Yazid in Shaam (Syria) was observed n Iran on Safar 1.

Ghadeer celebrations held across Iranian cities, towns

ARDBEL, Iran: Grand celebrations, feasts and festivals marking Jashen-e-Eid-e-Ghadeer were held across Iran attended by millions of devotees of Ahli Bayt (AS).

Iranians prepare to rejoice Ghadir holiday

TEHRAN, Iran: People of Iran are preparing to celebrate the Ghadir Holiday Wednesday, the most important religious holiday in the Iranian calendar.

US president condemned over stand on Hezbollah

TEHRAN, Iran: American president-elect Barack Obama's criticism of Lebanese Hezbollah has been slammed by a top Iranian cleric on Friday. The cleric defended the Islamic republic's support of the group.

'21 century, Islamic glory era' focuses on threats against Muslims

TEHRAN, Iran: A conference on Islam is being held in Tehran attended by clerics, students and professors from 25 Islamic countries.

Iran Supreme Leader shows up prayers role in correcting society

TEHRAN, Iran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday prayers play a significant role in rectifying men and the society and that such Islamic symbols particularly prayers should be evident in various parts of the society.

Iran richly celebrates Hazret Imam Reza (a.s.) b-day

HOLY CITY OF MASH’HAD, Iran: Marking the auspicious occasion of birth anniversary of Hazret Imam Ali b. Moussa Ar-Reza (a.s.) on Zeeqad 11, main ceremony and festival was held at his holy mausoleum in the holy city of Mash’had.

Pilgrims must use spiritual journey to solidify unity, advises Iran SL

TEHRAN, Iran: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the hajj ritual provides the best opportunity to consolidate unity among Muslims.

Iran draped in black in sixth Imam mourning

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Big religious ceremonies, mejelis-e-aza nd mourning processions were held across Iran to commemorate the anniversary of martyrdom of Hazret Imam Ja’fer-e-Sadeq (a.s.) which falls on Shaval 25 every year according to some traditions.

‘Imam Reza (AS) Cultural Artistic Festival’ goes on

TEHRAN, Iran: 11-day (October 31 to November 10) sixth Imam Reza (AS) Cultural Artistic Festival is in continuation marking the anniversary of birth of the 8th infallible imam from the progeny of Prophet Hazret Muhammad (S.V.).

Iran felicitates Islamic states leaders on Eid

TEHRAN, Iran: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iranian President, on Tuesday has cabled separate messages to heads of the Islamic states felicitating them on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ol-Fetr.

A holy supper with Imam Reza (AS) – a photo report

MASH’HAD AL-MOQADDAS, Iran: Hazret Imam Ali ibn Musa Ar-Reza (Eleventh of Dhu al-Qi'dah, 148 AH – Seventeenth of Safar, 203 AH) was the eighth Imām from the progeny of prophet Muhammad (SAV). His shrine is visited by millions each year. Following photos are that of a supper (evening meal) served by the shrine of Imam Reza (AS) during the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

‘Iran Majlis never closed Imam Sadr case’

TEHRAN, Iran: Iran plans to hold “serious negotiations” with Libya over the case of Imam Musa as-Sadr, thirty years after the Lebanese leader vanished without a trace in that North African country.

Jamkaran mosque foundation anniversary held

HOLY QOM, Iran: Anniversary of inauguration of the famous Jamkran mosque was held with prayers and enthusiasm during the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

Imam Rida shrine on eve of Karime Ahli Beit B-Day- photo gallery

HOLY MASH’HAD, Iran: Karime Ahli Beit Hazret Imam Hasan Al-Mojtaba (AS), elder grandson of Prophet Hazret Muhammad (SV), was born on Ramadan 15. Following is a photographic report of the celebrations at the holy shrine of Hazret Imam Rida (AS) in the holy city of Mash’had, Iran:

Iranians mark Shab-i-Zerbet Imam Ali (a), first Shabi-i-Qadr

HOLY MASH’HAD, Iran: Iranian nation observed with reverence maraseem of Shab-i-Zerbet-i-Imam Ali (a.s.) - 19th night of Ramazan - which also marks the first night of Layali Al-Qadr.

Qur'an in 107 languages on show

ONTARIO, Canada: Translations of the holy Quran in 107 world languages are on display at the Qur'an translation section of the ongoing 16th International Qur'an Exhibition being held in Tehran.

Ramadan mejalis continue in Holy Qom

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Like other Iranian cities, mejalis-i-aza marking the month of Ramadan were in continuation in Qom, the holy city of Karimeh Ahli Beit (a.s.).

Tehran Qur'anic fair - camera report

TEHRAN, Iran: Holy quran , book of Allah, was revealed in Ramadan. Marking this month of blessings Quran exhibitions and festivals are held across the globe.

Iran welcomes Ramadan with Quran exhibition

TEHRAN, Iran: The 16th International Holy Quran Exhibition opened at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla Friday evening, few days before the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.

Supreme Leader meets representatives of Experts Assembly

TEHRAN, Iran: Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei termed the position of Experts Assembly as very important and described it as a confidence point for people and the Islamic system.

Imam Hosein (AS) Jashan-e-Milad held in Qom

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Large number of devotees of Ahlol Beit (a.s.) from all stratums of life gathered at madrasseh-i-Elmieh Ma’sumiah in holy Qom – the city of Karimeh Ahlel Beit (a.s.) Hazret Fatimeh Al-Masumeh (a.s.) in connection with the birth anniversary of Chief of Martyrs Hazet Imam Hosein (a.s.) who was born on Shaban 3.

25th Int’l Qoran contest culminates in holy Mash’had

HOLY CITY OF MASH’HAD, Iran: The 25th International Qoran Competition concluded in the holy city of Mash’had - home to the holy shrine of Hazret Imam Ali bin Mousa Ar-Reza (AS), the eighth infallible descendant of Prophet Hazret Muhammad (SV).

Devotees observing month of Rajab in Iran, Saudi Arabia

HOLY CITY OF QOM/ SEHAT: Marking the holy month of Rajab, Aamaal (special deeds, aytakaaf, supplications and prayers) are being performed in the holy cities of Mashhad and Qom – home to the holy shrines of Hazret Imam-e-Reza (AS) and Hazret Fatimeh Al-Masumeh (AS) – in particular and across Iran in general as well as Saudi Arabia.

Jashan-e-Molood-e-Kaba festivities in Ahwaz

AHWAZ, Iran: Like other cities and towns of Iran, Mo’minin celebrated the birth anniversary of Hazret Amir-ol Mo’minin Al-Imam Ali Al-Morteza (AS) in Ahwaz also.

Iran celebrates 20 J-Sani; Khamenei says Hazrat Zahra (S) word of Allah

TEHRAN, Iran: To mark the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zahra (SA), the Daughter of the Noblest Messenger of Allah Hazrat Muhammad (SV), a ceremony was held in presence of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatullah Ali Khamenei in Tehran.

Rights group slams Tehran for Juveniles on death row

WASHINGTON, United states: An international rights group, based in New York and Vienna, said Iran has sentenced 177 juvenile offenders to death in the last decade, and 34 of them have been executed for crimes committed before they were 18.

Making of Hazrat Abbas (A) Zarih to be finished within months

TEHRAN, Iran: Making of new holy Zarih (golden net around the holy grave) of Hazret Abo’l Fazl Al-Abbas (AS) will be completed within six months. This was stated by director of the making plan Aqa Janian.

“Iran SL repeatedly tried to meet Rouhani but he always refused”

LONDON, Britain: The BBC's Sadeq Saba visited the Iranian holy city of Qom to meet different Ayaat. Besides other Ayaat, Saba met with Ayatollah Sayed Sadeq Rouhani, head of Qom Hoza.

High-ranking Iraqi-Iranian panels discuss holy cities renovation

HOLY CITY OF MASH’HAD, Iran: A top-level delegation of Iraq on Saturday held talks with Mashhad Mayor urging the municipality to share its experiences for renovation of the old parts of the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.

Millions in Iran mourn Hazret Zahraa (a.s.) with tears, ceremonies

HOLY QOM, Iran: Massive majales-i-aza and mourning processions were held across the Islamic Republic of Iran on Saturday, Jamadee As-Sanee 3 marking the anniversary of martyrdom of Banu-i-Islam, daughter of Prophet Hazret Muhammad (s.v.), Hazret Fatimeh Zahra Al-Batoul (a.s.).

Imam Khomeini death anniversary commemorated

TEHRAN, Iran: Memorial services in commemoration of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatullah Seyed Ruhullah Al-Khomeini Al-Moosawi, who departed the material world on June 3, 1989, were held across the country.

Layali Al-Fatemiyah observed in Oman to condole Prophet (S)

MUSQAT, Oman: Majalis Al-Aza Al-Fatemiyyah were organized in the Sultanate of Oman to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Mistress of Women of the World and Daughter of Prophet Muhammad (SAV), Sayyedah Fatemah-toz Zahra Al-Batoul (AS).

City of Karimeh Ahli Beit (a.s.) mourn Hazret-e-Zahraa (a.s.)

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: In commemoration of the anniversary of martyrdom of Seyedaton-Nesaa-el Aalameen Hazret Seyedeh Fatimeh Az-Zahraa (a.s.), the only beloved daughter of Prophet Hazret Muhammad (s.v.) on 13 Jamadee Al-Aval, people of Qom performed azadari.

Nowruz festival respectfully celebrated

HOLY MASH’HAD, Iran: Tens of millions of people celebrated festival of Nowruz in central Asian Republics, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey as well as Pakistan, India and China.

Over 2.5 million visit Holy Mash’had during six days

TEHRAN, Iran: Some fifteen million tourists visited different parts of the country in six days (March 17-22), i.e. in three days (March 17-19) before Noruz (New Year) and during the first three days (March 20-22) of Noruz.

Hazret-e-Zahra (A) martyrdom … majales-e-aza at Marajay houses

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Marasim-e-azadari and soqawari began at houses and offices of Marajay in the holy city of Qom to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Hazret Fatimeh Zahra (AS).

Festival on Motahhari philosophy culminates

TEHRAN, Iran: The second festival on philosophy of martyr Murtaza Motahhari concluded in Tehran.

Quranic sciences book fair draws masses

AHWAZ, Iran: A big exhibition of rare books of Tafseer and Quranic sciences was organized at Hoza Elmia Ahwaz.

Iran leader condoles Shiraz blast bereaved families

TEHRAN, Iran: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of a recent tragic explosion in Shiraz.

Iran students raise voice of protest against anti-Islam film

TEHRAN, Iran: Students in Tehran-based universities staged a rally in front of the Netherlands Embassy in the Iranian capital condemning the release of anti-Islam film by a Dutch lawmaker.

Celebrations marking arrival of Hazret-e-Masumeh (a.s.) in Qom

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Like every year, people of holy Qom celebrated this year also the day of Hazret-e-Seyedeh Fatimeh Al-Masumeh (a.s.)’s arrival in their city with holding flowers, green branches, banners and placards inscribed with welcoming slogans.

People in Qom mourn Prophet, Imam Hasan, Imam Reza (A)

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: In connection with the martyrdom anniversaries of Holy Prophet Hazret Muhammad (s), his grandson Hazret Imam Hasan (a.s.) and Hazret Imam Ali bin Mousa Ar-Reza (a.s.), azadari was held at different venues including the holy shrine of Hazret-e-Masumeh (a.s.).

Marasim-i-aza held at Jafer b. Al-Imam Ar-Reza (AS) shrine

ISFAHAN, Iran: At the holy shrine of Seyid Jafer bin Al-Imam Ar-Reza (AS) in Isfahan, Iran, azadari was held on the occasion of Arbaeen, Safar 20, Feb 28.

Arbaeen observation in Iran, India, Bahrain

HOLY QOM/ AL-MANAMA: Marking Arbaeen Al-Hoseini, grand majales and mawakeb al-azaiyah,or the mourning sittings and processions, were held in Iran, Bahrain, India and many other countries.

Majales, matam mark saal-rozi shahadat Imam Sajjad (a.s.) in Iran

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: In commemoration of the anniversary of martyrdom of Hazret-e-Imam Zein el-Abidin (a.s.) on Moharram 25, massive majales and processions were held across the country including holy cities of Mashhad and Qom.

Even Khomeini's grandson barred from Iran vote!!!

TEHRAN, Iran: The late founder of Islamic Republic of Iran Grand Ayatollah Sayed Ruhollah Khomeini Al-Moosawi’s grandson described his ban from next month's parliamentary elections as an insult to his family and said he would never beg to run.

Qom procession condemned Samarra crime

HOLY QOM, Iran: On the second anniversary of destruction of Al-Askariya shrine in Samarra, a huge procession was taken out in the holy Qom – the city of Karimeh Ahl-el Beit (a.s.) Hazret-e-Fatimeh Al-Masumeh (a.s.) – to condemn the heinous crime that was committed at the hands of terrorists on Feb 22, 2006.

Azadari at Mashhad, Qom Maraje offices, residences

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Grand majalis-i-aza began at the residences and offices of Maraje and Ayaat in the holy cities of Mash’had and Qom with the reception of the mourning month of Moharram.

‘Tatbeer’ is not azadari but wasting it, says Ayatullah Khamenei

TEHRAN, Iran: Supreme leader of Iran Ayatullah Ali Al-Khamenei has said Tatbeer, or Qama-zeni (making a cut on head to gush out blood to signify grief on the martyrdom of Hazret Imam Hosein, peace be on him) is not permissible.

Clearing up Ayat Sadr fate on Iran's agenda

TEHRAN, Iran: A spokesman for the Iranian Government Gholam-Hossein Elham said clarification of the fate of the prominent Lebanese cleric Ayatullah Seyed Moussa As-Sadr is on the agenda of Tehran.

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