Tehran, IRNA — Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni said the Arbaeen pilgrimage is a religious and international event that ...

While the first three parts of the series explored the history of Shiite Islam and how the lack of an earthly imam formed ...

Each year, the thick, porridge-like soup is made in a large, communal pot with sometimes dozens of cooks taking part in the ...

It is not merely the absence of chains. It is freedom from tyranny in all its forms — physical, spiritual and moral. True ...

The holy day is when Shiite Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. The annual pilgrimage is one of the largest religious events in the Shiite world.

For the people of Palestine, every day is a Karbala — a relentless struggle for truth, dignity and survival against tyranny.” ...

Iranian terrorist plots, and Iran's threat to break out towards deploying a nuclear weapon make likely new US-Israeli military action against Iran ...

The tenth day of Muharram, commonly referred to as Ashura, was observed worldwide with deep reverence on Sunday. Millions ...

Thousands of Shi'ite Muslims gathered in Karbala, Iraq on Sunday to mark Ashura - the most sacred day in the Shi'ite Islamic ...

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah called for the urgent need for unity among Muslims worldwide. While praising ...