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Latest Religions and Faiths News in Iran – Iran is a predominantly Shiite Muslim country, with significant minorities of many other faiths. News and opinions related to religious issues can be found here.

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Iraq increases Iranians’ visa quota for Arbaeen rituals

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Iraq has reportedly doubled the visa quota for Iranian pilgrims to participate in Arbaeen ceremonies.
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Iran Leader’s Condolence on Demise of Sheikh Qabalan

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Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has sent a message to the Secretary General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement, expressing his condolences over the passing away of Sheikh Abdul Amir Qabalan, head of Lebanon’s Supreme Islamic Shia Council.
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Iraq Admits No Arbaeen Pilgrims Via Land Borders

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The deputy governor of Iran’s southwestern Province of Khouzestan says neighboring Iraq does not admit any pilgrims through its land borders, during the upcoming Arbaeen ceremonies, which mark 40 days since the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein.
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Raisi: Iraq permission must for attending Arbaeen

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Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says Participation of Iranian pilgrims in this year’s Arbaeen ceremony is contingent upon the Iraqi government’s agreement.
Food

Iranians Offer Special Votive Foods during Muharram

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Preparing votive food in the month of Muharram is one of the traditions of Muslims, especially the people of Iran. During the months of Muharram and Safar on the lunar calendar, Shia Muslims mark the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam, Hussein ibn Ali, and also the Fourteen Infallibles.
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Iran’s Zarif Says Battle Against Tyranny Continues

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Iran’s Foreign Minister has expressed his condolences over the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shiite Imam, Hussein ibn Ali, stressing that resistance against oppression and the struggle for freedom continues across the world.
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Iranian People Mark Ashura Rituals While Observing Health Protocols

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Millions of Shiite Muslims from all walks of life poured into the streets of various Iranian cities on Thursday to mark Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of their third Imam, while wearing face masks and observing social distancing amid strict COVID-19 restrictions.
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Iranian Mourners Hold Tasu’a Ritual in Cars amid COVID-19 Lockdown

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Many people poured into the streets and highways of Tehran on Wednesday in their cars and motorcycles to mourn the ninth day of Muharram, also known as Tasu'a, amid the lockdown imposed to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Literature

Elegy on Imam Hussein Most Widely-Used Text on Persian Inscriptions

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A researcher on cultural heritage says the renowned poem of the Iranian poet Mohtasham Kashani on the martyrdom of the third Shiite Imam, Imam Hussein, on the Day of Ashura, is the most widely used piece of Persian poetry in inscriptions around the world.
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Taliban: Shiites Face No Threat for Holding Muharram Mourning Ceremonies

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A regional official of the Taliban in north west Afghanistan says Shiites can hold mourning ceremonies, held every year during the Muslim calendar month of Ramadan, with peace of mind as they will no threat for doing so.
Selected

Taliban Backed by Public, Helped by God: Iran’s Top Sunni Cleric

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The top Sunni cleric in the southeastern Iranian city of Zahedan says the Taliban is advancing rapidly in Afghanistan thanks to popular support and the help of God.
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Iran’s Leader Urges Muslim Nations to Resist Western Powers’ Interference

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Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has in a message marking the annual Hajj pilgrimage, called on Muslim nations to stand up to the interference and evil of Western powers.
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‘Refusal to Pledge Allegiance to Taliban Leader Equal to Apostasy’

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A senior member of Taliban has warned that refusal to pledge allegiance to the group's ruler will be considered as apostasy, as the militant group moves to take over the entire Afghanistan.
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Iran FM, Pope Francis Discuss US Sanctions, Palestine Suffering

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, in the Vatican City.
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Iranian People Attend ‘Qadr Night’ Rituals Held Outdoors

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Thousands of Iranian people attended the Qadr Night ceremonies held outdoors across the country while observing the health protocols to contain further spread of the coronavirus.
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Iran, Iraq Share Diverse Religious, Cultural Bonds: Zarif

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church Louis Sako.
Custom

Kurdish Iranians Pray for Rainfall in Sanandaj

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Over 2,000 people have gathered in the Western Iranian city of Sanandaj to hold a traditional ceremony where they pray for rainfall ahead of summer.
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Iran Respects Diversity of Religious, Ethnic Groups in Iraq: FM Zarif

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Irannian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sat down with Leader of the Legitimate Arabic Centre of Iraq Khamis al-Khanjar as well as a host of Sunni representatives of the Iraqi Parliament and other prominent Sunni figures.
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Iran Congratulates Heads of Muslims Sates on Advent of Ramadan

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The Iranian president has congratulated heads of Islamic states on the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan.
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Zarif Hails Uzbekistan for Opening Islamic Civilisation Centre

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has visited the Centre for Islamic Civilisation in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent during his trip to the Central Asian country.
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Iran Raps Saudi Arabia for Using Muslims’ Money to Kill Yemenis

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A senior Iranian official has criticized Saudi Arabia for spending Muslims’ money on purchasing weapons and killing the Muslim people of Yemen.
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Iran Offers Condolences over Demise of Lebanese Scholar

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in a message, expressed condolences on the demise of senior Lebanese scholar Sheikh Ahmed al-Zain.
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Iran Hosting Gathering on Followers of Divine Faiths

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A gathering of followers of divine faiths has kicked off at the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.
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Senior Iranian Cleric Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi Dies at 86

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Senior Iranian conservative Shiite cleric Ayatollah Taqi Mesbah Yazdi has passed away at the age of 86.
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Iran Wishes ‘Much Better Days’ for All Human Beings in 2021

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Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei has offered congratulations on the arrival of the New Christian Year, wishing “much better days” for all human beings around the world in 2021.
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