Iranian mourners mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (PBUH)

Every year, the mourners converge in mosques, places of worship and religious sites nationwide to mark the solemn occasion. During the ceremonies, poems are recited and sermons delivered in honor of one of the most revered figures of Shia Islam. This year, however, people have been avoiding gatherings indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.

Night of Destiny in Imam Khomeiny's viewpoints

Imam Khomeini insisted on preserving Imam Ali (PBUH)’s patterns of justice, divine legacy

Imam Khomeini through his historic speeches and messages stressed the need to preserve legacy and patterns of justice set by Imam Ali (PBUH), the truthful successor of the holy prophet of Islam.

Prayers take men out of darkness, Imam Khomeini stressed

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic used to stress that prayers take men out of darkness and, once out of darkness they become men who work for God…Prayers do not deactivate men!

Blessings and mercy of God are abundant on night of destiny

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his historic speeches and messages said that we all should be different in this blessed month of Ramadan and be in search of taking advantage of the night of destiny.

A ceremony at Imam Khomeini shrine on night of Destiny in blessed month of Ramadan

Imam Ali (PBUH), an eternal appearance of absolute justice

21st of Ramadhan marks the martyrdom anniversary of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (PBUH). t is also thought to be the night when the blessings and mercy of God are abundant, sins are forgiven, supplications are accepted, and God decides the fate of each individual for the coming year.

Spiritual ceremonies at Imam Khomeini shrine

A series of serial spiritual ceremonies have been held and will be organized regarding the nights of Qadr during the blessed month of Ramadan at Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum.