Imam Khomeini felt proud of being a Basiji (member of mobilization forces)

Imam Khomeini defined mobilization forces (Basij) as “the school of love and the academy of martyrdom.”

“Muslims to be world power once united”, says scholar

Leader says Iraq must stand firm against foreign meddlers

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has slammed foreign meddling in Iraq, saying the Arab country must stand firm against its enemies.

Some Excerpts From Imam Khomeini's comments on the War

Our crime is that we are opposed to the the US, this crime, which is unforgivable in the eyes of Saddam Hussein, is that we are against America. Right now Islam is confronted with Kufr (unbelief); you should safeguard, protect and defend Islam.

Millions of pilgrims honor Imam Hussein (PBUH) on Arba’een

The occasion, known as the world’s largest annual Muslim pilgrimage, comes 40 days after Ashura, the 10th day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram. Imam Hussein is a highly-venerated figure not only among Shia Mulims but also among Sunnis, Christians, and people of other faiths.

Millions of pilgrims converge on Karaba on eve of Arba’een

Iran has established camps along the paths leading to the border with Iraq to accommodate the pilgrims. Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has also set up a field hospital near one border crossing, and, as of Sunday, has provided medical services to at least 5,000 pilgrims.

Mourning ceremony at Imam Khomeini’s shrine on occasion of Arba’een which marks 40 days since the ...

Mourning ceremonies across Iran on event of Arba’een which marks 40 days since the martyrdom ...