Ayatollah Khamenei attends Ashura night ritual

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended an Ashura night ritual in the Imam Khomeini Husseiniyeh in Tehran.

Imam Hussain’s battle with oppression never-ending: Leader

TEHRAN– On Sunday, August 25, 2024, a solemn Arbaeen mourning ceremony, organized by students, took place at the Imam Khomeini (ra) Hussainiyah. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Ruholamin unveils new painting at Karbala to mark Arbaeen 

TEHRAN- Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin has created a new artwork beside the holy shrines of Imam Hussein (AS) and his brother Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, to commemorate Arbaeen. 

Over 16,000 Pakistani pilgrims enter Iran for Arbaeen journey to Karbala

TEHRAN - Over the past few days, a significant number of Pakistani pilgrims have entered Iran en route to Iraq’s Karbala to participate in the Arbaeen religious rituals.

Tehran festival delves into Arbaeen heritage among nations

TEHRAN – The first international event dedicated to Arbaeen heritage took place in Tehran, bringing together scholars, researchers, and experts to explore the cultural and historical significance of the religious occasion which marks the culmination of 40 days of mourning for Imam Hussain (AS), the third Shia Imam.

Ruholamin unveils new painting on Hazrat Abbas (AS) 

TEHRAN- Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin unveiled a new artwork on the Ashura event on Monday to commemorate Hazrat Abbas (AS), the brother of Imam Hussein (AS) and the standard-bearer of the Imam’s group during the battle of Ashura in 680, during which the Imam and his companions were martyred.

Tazieh performance goes on stage in Hungary

TEHRAN- For the first time, a tazieh performance on the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) was held in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, coinciding with the month of Muharram and mourning ceremonies for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS).

Intangible cultural heritage ever-living soul of nations, deputy minister says

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister Ali Darabi has said intangible cultural heritage is the ever-living soul of various cultures worldwide.

Tazieh performances to go on stage at Tehran’s Art Bureau

TEHRAN- Iran's Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization in Tehran is playing host to performances of tazieh, Iranian passion play, during the first ten days of the lunar month of Muharram.

Ritual of Tasht-Gozari observed in Ardabil’s Jameh Mosque

TEHRAN - On Thursday, the historical Jameh Mosque of Ardabil witnessed the sacred Tasht-Gozari ceremony aimed to pay homage to the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions.

Arbaeen pilgrimage: visits to Mashhad soar 18 percent year on year

TEHRAN – The number of travelers visiting Mashhad during Arbaeen and the following days has soared 18 percent year on year, a provincial official in charge of travel affairs said on Monday.

Follow Imam Hussein’s path, Leader tells the youth

TEHRAN - During a meeting with students on Wednesday Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei advised the youth to follow the path of Imam Hussein (AS).

By Mona Hojat Ansari

Arbaeen walk; step by step to heaven

TEHRAN - This year, the occasion of Arbaeen is taking place amidst extreme summer heat like a couple of years before. 

Mashhad expects travel boom as Iran relaxes COVID rules

TEHRAN—The number of foreign arrivals in Mashhad is expected to double during the last ten days of Safar, the second month of the lunar Islamic calendar in which Shia Muslims hold special mourning services.

Arbaeen pilgrimage: number of Iranians visiting Karbala up 12% y/y

TEHRAN—The number of Iranian pilgrims visiting Iraq’s Karbala has soared 12 percent over the past few days compared to the same period last year.

Leader emphasizes reflection, contemplation during Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – In response to a letter from a group of Iranian students, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei underlined the importance of reflection and contemplation during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Arbaeen trek opens new opportunities for Kermanshah tourism, minister says

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has said the long Arbaeen trek should be embraced as a new opportunity for Kermanshah province

Arbaeen pilgrimage: some 35,000 Iranians cross Khosravi border post in day

TEHRAN—On Saturday, some 35,000 Iranian pilgrims crossed the Khosravi border crossing on their way to Karbala, where Imam Hussein (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is laid to rest.

Iraq to issue special permits for Iranian pilgrims having no passports

TEHRAN – Iraq considers issuing special permits for Iranian travelers having no passports to enter the neighboring country for the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Veteran tazieh performer Abbas Javaheri commemorated in Isfahan

TEHRAN – Renowned Iranian tazieh performer Abbas Javaheri was honored during a ceremony held in the city of Khomeini Shahr, central Isfahan province on Thursday. 

Ruholamin unveils new painting on Ashura

TEHRAN – Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin on Friday unveiled a new artwork on the Ashura event to mark the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam and the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), along with his 72 loyal companions.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Portrayal of Ashura through the lens of Iranian cinema: Part 8

TEHRAN – "Mokhtarnameh" was one of the most successful television productions, garnering a large number of actors. 

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Portrayal of Ashura through the lens of Iranian cinema: Part 7

TEHRAN – “Mokhtarnameh” by Davud Mirbaqeri can be considered as the greatest television project in the history of Iranian television to this day.

Craftspeople hold group exhibit in commemoration of Ashura

TEHRAN – A collection of special handicrafts dedicated to Ashura, which for Shia Muslims, is a solemn day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and 72 of his loyal companions, is on display at the group exhibition in Tehran.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Portrayal of Ashura through the lens of Iranian cinema: Part 6

TEHRAN – While there have been plenty of films and TV series that have directly portray the historical events of Ashura, a number of filmmakers have chosen a different path.