Imam reacted on-time to blasphemous contents of Rushdie book

In February 1989, Imam Khomeini issued a fatwa – a death sentence – on apostate Rushdie.

Scholars outline special programs to mark 'Imam Khomeini Week'

A special session and meeting is held in Iran’s central province to outline a series of exclusive programs to promote Imam Khomeini’s ideals, thoughts and works.

The institute marks founding anniversary, its officials, workers pledge allegiance to Imam ...

A ceremony was held at Imam Khomeini's shrine where representatives from various departments of the institute presented reports about their achievements in recent months and past years.

Israeli settlers storm al-Aqsa Mosque compound again in provocative move

Israeli settlers, escorted by military forces, have again stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied Old City of al-Quds, a move seen as provocative by Palestinians.

Iran's spiritual capital, Mashhad, offers recreational experience to pilgrims too

Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad is well known as the spiritual capital of Iran since it hosts the shrine of a holy figure in Shia Islam; Imam Reza.

Did Imam Khomeini ever perform Hajj?

Iranian pilgrims arrive in Medina ahead of Hajj pilgrimage

Shedding tears of joy after years of longing for the chance to visit a land described as the land of revelation in the holy Quran! Thousands of Iranians have arrived in the city of Medina or the city of the Prophet, as it hosts the final resting place of the Prophet Muhammad.

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, mark end of fasting month of Ramadan

Millions of people in more than a dozen Muslim countries are celebrating Eid al-Fitr at the end of the holy month of Ramadan after the new moon of the lunar calendar month of Shawwal was sighted on Sunday night.