Massive processions underway in Karbala as millions mark Arba’een

Huge processions are underway in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala as millions of mourners commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.

Millions of Arba'een pilgrims from around the globe gather in Karbala

Millions of pilgrims, including a record number of Iranians, have gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.

Dr. Yahya Bonaud was much fascinated by Imam Khomeini

Dr. Yahya Alavi Bonaud, a virtuous thinker and a French member of the Ahlul-Bayt World Assembly ,was much fascinated by the late founder of the Islamic Republic and his dynamic ideals.

Over two million Iranian pilgrims enter Iraq for Arba’een pilgrimage

More than two million Iranian pilgrims have entered Iraq a week before annual Arba’een processions are held in the holy city of Karbala. Speaking with Iran’s ISNA news agency, deputy chief of operations for Iran’s police force Hossein Sajedi-Nia said the pilgrims have entered Iraq during the past two weeks.

Leader says Iranian, Iraqi nation connected through faith, enemy plot to sow discord will fail

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that the Iranian and Iraqi nations are connected through faith and that an enemy plot seeking to sow discord between the two will fail.

Revolution under Imam Khomeini, unprecedented phenomenon of 20th century

Observers maintain that Iranian Revolution under the wise leadership of Imam Khomeini has been a unique and unprecedented phenomenon of this century.The founder of the Islamic Republic established and strengthened the democratic institutions following the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Ayatollah Sistani urges security forces, protesters to avoid violence

Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the top Shia cleric of Iraq, has urged security forces and protesters to avoid violence, expressing sorrow over some sporadic unrest that has led to several casualties.

Israeli regime forces kill dozens of Palestinian kids each year