Millions in Iran, globe observe Ashura to mourn Imam Hussein's martyrdom

Millions of mourners clad in black observe Ashura, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam, and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon Him), whose sacrifice in the desert of Karbala has become the eternal symbol of resistance against oppression.

Culture of Ashura shields revolution, inspires societies to revive values

Faithful Muslims and believers have begun marking Tasu’a and Ashura, the eve of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), by holding mourning rituals the world over.

Imam Khomeini: Had it not been for the day of ‘Āshūrā and the sacrifices of the family of the ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam. V 14. P 349

Imam Khomeini's exposition on Forty Hadith helps believers elevate their status through intellect

In his collection, Imam Khomeini has included the ahadith that help us elevate our status through intellect (tafakkur), trust in God (tawakkul), man’s natural instincts to seek out God, meeting with God and to fear (khawf) Him.

What had been Imam's schedule during the first ten days of Muharram?

A memoirs by Ayatollah Khatam Yazdi, extracted from a book about Imam’s life and conduct, Vol. 3

Keeping Moharram and Ashura culture alive from Imam Khomeini's point of view

How did Imam define Imam Rida (PBUH)’s holy shrine in Mashhad?

The architect of Islamic awakening and global anti-imperialist resistance

Thirty-seven years after his passing, the name of Imam Ruhollah Mosavi Khomeini continues to resonate far beyond Iran’s borders as the chief architect of an Islamic awakening and a global icon of resistance against arrogant Western powers.