Ashura should be dealt as a grand university

A senior Iranian cleric says the tragedy of Karabala and event of Ashura is a grand university for believers and devotees.

Preachers must avoid exaggeration during Muharram

An internationally-reputed scholar says the preachers should preach genuine historical facts during the mourning ceremonies in the holy month of Muharram.

Mourners around globe marked Ashura

Muslims worldwide hold mourning rituals during the month of Muharram on the lunar calendar in remembrance of the suffering imposed on the religious icon

Millions commemorated Tasu'a

Iranians have held mourning ceremonies to commemorate Tasu’a, which marks the ninth day of the lunar month of Muharram.

Gathering of people for The occasion of Ashura in Imam Khomeini's Shrine

Iran marks Sacred Defense Week

Shahrivar 31 (according to the Iranian calendar), the day when the regime of slain Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein invaded Iran back in 1980 marks the beginning of the Sacred Defense Week in Iran.

Iran vows to counter Terrorism

The Iranian foreign minister has stressed the necessity for peace and stability in Iraq.

Let me face martyrdom alone