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Iran leader expresses condolences on demise of top cleric
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has expressed condolences on the demise of senior religious figure Haj Sheikh Mohsen Mojtahed Shabestari.
Iran Hosting Gathering on Followers of Divine Faiths
A gathering of followers of divine faiths has kicked off at the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.
Iranians Attend ‘Qadr Night’ Rituals While Observing Health Protocols
Iranian people on Tuesday night observed health protocols at religious sites where Qadr night rituals were held nationwide, says the country's health minister.
Iran’s Red Crescent Screens 20 Million Nowruz Travellers for COVID-19
Iran’s Red Crescent Society says it has screened over 20 million Nowruz travellers for COVID-19 during the implementation of a national plan against the coronavirus.
Markets Filled with Instruments for Mourning in Muharram
Special musical instruments, flags, banners, and equipment are annually used by Shiite Muslims in Iran and other countries during the lunar month of Muharram, when the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, a grandson of Prophet Muhammad, is mourned.
Tourism Official Invites World to Spend Christmas in Iran
A tourism official invited people from across the world to choose Iran as the destination for their Christmas vacation, in a bid to lure tourists who worth a lot to the country’s economy amid the tightening of US sanctions.
Christmas Celebrated by Iranians in Tehran Church
Iranian Catholic Christians have celebrated Christmas in Saint Gregory church of capital Tehran on Tuesday, December 25, as Christians across the world mark the day.
Iranian People Mark “Night of Destiny” (+Photos)
Each year in Ramadan Muslim people across the world mark the ‘Night of Destiny’ or ‘Laylat al-Qadr’ when the holy Qur’an was first revealed to the Muslim Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Egypt’s Grand Mufti Bans Purchase of Facebook Likes!
Egypt's Grand Mufti, in yet another bizarre fatwa, has announced that selling Facebook likes is officially haram, for it entails deceiving others into believing your posts/products are more popular than they actually are.
“Iran Land of Religious Spirituality, Coexistence”
A senior Iranian cultural official has called Iran “the land of religious spirituality and coexistence”, saying that Iran has been the scene of religious coexistence throughout history.
India Hosts Religious Dialogue between Islam, Hinduism
The First Round of Religious Dialogues between Islam and Hinduism was recently held at the International Centre of India in New Delhi.
Religious Minorities Can Improve Iran’s Global Image: Minister
Iran's Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alawi emphasized the constructive role that leaders of religious minorities living in Iran can play in their interaction in the country's society and letting the world know about the realities on the ground in Iran.
Armenians Proud of Living in Islamic Republic of Iran: Syrian MP
Nora Airisian, who represents Armenians in the Syrian parliament, says the Armenian community living in Iran are proud of their peaceful coexistence with Iranians.
Iran’s 1979 Revolution Brought Us Gift of Freedom: Armenian Priest
An Armenian priest has lauded the achievements of the Islamic Revolution of Iran (1979) and its founder and leader Imam Khomeini, saying they brought us the gift of freedom.
Religious Ceremony of Carpet Washing Held in Central Iran
The religious Carpet Washing Ceremony, one of the rituals of Shiite Muslims, is annually held in Mashhad-e Ardehal, near the central city of Kashan.
Thousands of Armenians Hold Religious Ceremony in Iran’s St. Thaddeus Church
Qara Kelisa or St. Thaddeus Complex in Chaldoran, northwest of Iran, hosted the annual religious ceremony of Armenians known as Badarak.
Tabriz is home to one of the world’s most ancient Bibles
Representatives of the Vatican proposed on several occasions to buy it from Tabriz Library and were ready to offer a blank check in return, Manuchehr Jafari said.
One day, two prophets; festivals of joy and sorrow
The followers of Zoroaster and Jesus mourn the demise and celebrate the birth anniversary of their prophets on the same day on the same street in Tehran.
Iran backs freedom of religious minorities
Ali Younesi says that religious minorities enjoy freedom to practice their faith and the government supports their freedom.
Researcher claims Noah has been laid to rest in Nahavand, Iran
Dr. Afrasiabpour says he has compelling evidence that the grave of Noah is located in Nahavand, western Iran.
Iranian, US Religious Figures Meet
Iranian and US religious figures held a meeting in the holy Iranian city of Qom.