Nowruz marks the advent of spring, rebirth of nature

Millions of people in Iran and several other countries are celebrating the Persian New Year or Nowruz, which marks the advent of spring. Imam Khomeini in his historic messages issued on the occasion of New Iranian years used to advise the believers to promote purity and decorate themselves with divine virtues.

Imam Khomeini advised believers to perform worship with tranquility of mind

Imam Khomeini through his theological works recommended that the sālik should perform his worship with quietude of the heart and a tranquility of the mind.

Imam Khomeini highlighted pious character of holy prophet and his pure progeny

The honorable prophet of Islam left behind the "Thaqalayn" (the holy Qur'an and his pure progeny) for the guidance of the Muslims and the whole world.

Imam highlighted role of months of Muharram and Safar in keeping Islam alive

Recently, a gathering of poets, artists and scholars have been held to seek the significance of these two months in works and speeches of Imam Khomeini. Imam highlighted the significance of these two lunar months by stressing that it has been the Muharram and Safar which have kept Islam alive.

Devotees perform mourning rituals on Arbaeen in Karbala

Devotees and mourners are performing mourning rituals in the central Iraqi holy city of Karbala on the day of Arba'een.

Thousands of Iranian pilgrims travel to Iraq to partake in Arbaeen procession

The number had crossed into the Arab country by land and air by 06:00 a.m. local time (02:30 p.m. GMT) on Sunday, Rostam Qassemi said.

Arba’een gathering and mourning rituals held with presence of the leader

Israeli settlers storm al-Aqsa Mosque on Jewish New Year

Dozens of Israeli settlers have stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied East al-Quds while receiving protection from the regime’s forces, as Jews celebrated their New Year, Rosh Hashanah.