Iranians, other Muslims attend mourning processions in millions to mark Tasu'a

Millions of Muslims across Iran and other countries are taking part in nationwide processions on Tasu'a, which marks the ninth day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram and precedes Ashura, the day when Imam Hussein, the third Shia imam, was martyred.

Imam Khomeini called Muharram the month of sacrifice.

Historical background of 15th of Khordad uprising

The demonstrations of June 5, 1963, known as 15th of Khordad Uprising, were the public protest against the arrest of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1963.

Imam Khomeini Revived Genuine Message of Ashura

Imam Khomeini, the world religious and spiritual emphasized on several occasions that the Islamic Revolution in Iran was inspired by the Ashura and this legacy must be kept and preserved for the coming generations.

On the occasion of Muharram, the month of martyrdom of Imam Hussein

Mourning martyrdom of Imam Hussein ('a), Muslims around world mark Tasu’a

Imam Khomeini: Muharram is a month wherein the blood conquered the sword.

Sahifeh-ye-Imam, V 5, P 74

15th of khordad uprising paved way for Islamic Revolution

Iranians are commemorating the 52nd anniversary of a public uprising in June 5, 1963 that paved the way for collapse of Pahlavi dynasty and provided grounds for the victory of Islamic Revolution in Iran.