Arba’een increasingly becoming symbol of unity, integration among entire mankind

Arbaeen which marks forty days after Ashura is increasingly becoming symbol of unity among mankind.Pilgrims from neighboring countries and from across the world flock to Imam Hossein (PBUH) holy shrine in Karbala on the occasion.

Over two million Iranian pilgrims in Karbala to mark Arba’een

Every year, millions of pilgrims reach Karbala for Arba’een from across Iraq and abroad, especially neighboring Iran, which marked the occasion this year on Thursday.

Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum to host Arba’een ceremony

A mourning ceremony in remembrance of martyrdom of Imam Hossein (PBUH) and his faithful disciples will be held at Imam Khomeini’s shrine in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

A ceremony on Arba’een's night at Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum

The ceremony marking the 40th heavenly departure of Ayatollah Mostafa Khomeini in Najaf

Imam Khomeini's companions trusted his leadership

A grandson of the late founder of the Islamic Republic says the faithful companions of Imam Khomeini had fully trusted his wise and divine-oriented leadership.

Scholar stresses rational perspectives of religion

Dr. Mohammad Moghaddam, the internationally reputed scholar says any type of extremism or hard-line approaches harm the genuine objectives of the divine religion.

Millions stage mourning ceremonies in commemoration of Ashura

The Battle of Karbala between a small group of supporters and relatives of Imam Hussein and a larger military detachment from the forces of the Umayyad caliph represents the war as one between good and evil.