Idea of achieving Islamic unity started with efforts of Imam Khomeini: Indian Professor

Indian Professor Mahrukh Mirza in an interview with Mehr News agency said in November last year that the main factor which threatens the achievement of Islamic unity is lack of education and unless this is not resolved, unity will never be achieved.

Participants of 36th international Quranic competition visit Jamaran

Closing ceremony of Islamic unity summit being held in Tehran

A final closing ceremony for the international unity summit is being held in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Imam Khomeini’s books and works widely received by foreign guests at unity summit

A book stall displaying Imam Khomeini’s works and books has been widely welcomed by hundreds of foreign guests participating at a unity summit in the Iranian capital Tehran. Dozens of Imam's works have been translated into several languages over the past years.

International Islamic Unity Summit kicks off in Tehran

Attended by religious thinkers and luminaries from several countries across the globe, Islamic unity conference opened in the Iranian capital city of Tehran.

Millions of pilgrims honor Imam Hussein (PBUH) on Arba’een

The occasion, known as the world’s largest annual Muslim pilgrimage, comes 40 days after Ashura, the 10th day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram. Imam Hussein is a highly-venerated figure not only among Shia Mulims but also among Sunnis, Christians, and people of other faiths.

Millions of pilgrims converge on Karaba on eve of Arba’een

Iran has established camps along the paths leading to the border with Iraq to accommodate the pilgrims. Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has also set up a field hospital near one border crossing, and, as of Sunday, has provided medical services to at least 5,000 pilgrims.

Remembrance of Imam Hossein (PBUH) creates harmony and unity, Imam Khomeini stressed

The Arbaeen marks an important turning point in the movement of Karbala. This day, which is no less important to the day of Ashura is important for many reasons.