The senior Iranian authorities and political figures have hailed the presence of the Leader of Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, in the Muharram mourning ceremonies held in Imam Khomeini (RA) Husseinya as a source of reassurance for the people.

People in the Iranian capital Tehran commemorate Muharram mourning ceremonies in Sadat Akhavi Husseiniya, one of the first such places for religious congregations dating back to 200 years ago.

A number of servants at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) held the 300-year-old traditional Sala ceremony to show the beginning of the mourning month of Muharram. Muslims, mainly Shias, across the globe commemorate the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) who was martyred, together with 72 of his household members and close companions,...

The holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) has been cladded in black ahead of the mourning month of Muharram which marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). Imam Hussein (AS) together with 72 of his household members and close companions were martyred in the battle of Karbala fighting the tyrant ruler ...

The mourning ceremonies of Muharram is not merely a remembrance of Karbala as a tragedy but a declaration of allegiance against oppression. Muslims renew vows to stand against the modern Yazids, whether they sit in Tel Aviv or Washington.

The people in Iran’s holy city of Qom prepare mourning tents for the month of Muharram marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

The holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad, has announced plans to serve the pilgrims heading for Arbaeen processions to be held in the holy city of Karbala in Iraq.

A group of people in Karbala have held a symbolic march in commemoration of the companions of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), who fought in the Battle of Karbala on Muharram 10, 680 AD.

Muslim people in Iran’s central city of Yazd mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Sajjad, fourth Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) on 13th of Muharram. Shias across the globe mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam, and 72 of his companions During the first ten days of Muharram. Imam Hussein (AS) and ...

Passion play shows the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala as performed in Nushabad, central Iran.

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution attends the last night of Muharram mourning ceremonies which mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions on the Battle of Karbala.

People in Lamerd, city in Iran’s Fars Province, watch the passion play that shows the martyrdom of Hazrat Abbas (AS), half-brother and closest companion of Imam Hussein (AS), who were both martyred in the Battle of Karbala. Tasua falls on ninth of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic lunar calendar which marks the martyrdom of Hazrat Abbas.

Millions of Muslims across the globe have marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) on the day of Ashura.

Thousands of Iranians attended the mourning ceremony held for Tasua that marks martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Abbas, half-brother and closest companion of Imam Hussein (AS) in the Battle of Karbala in 680 A.D.

People in Iran’s southern city of Ahwaz mark the martyrdom of Hazrat Abbas, half-brother and closest companion of Imam Hussein (AS), on ninth of Muharram, also known as Tasu’a.

People in Shahroud, Semnan province, have held special mourning procession to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) in the Battle of Karbala in 680 A.D.

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, attended the eighth night of the Muharram mourning ceremonies in Imam Khomeini Husseiniya.

Iranians across the country hold ceremonies in their homes to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). The pictures show local people attending the ceremony held in a historical mansion known as Tabatabaei Mansion in the holy city of Qom.

The mourners in the city of Zanjan, 300 kilometers northwest of the capital Tehran, marked the eighth night of Muharram that commemorates Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, has attended the second night of Muharram mourning ceremonies.