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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.

Cinema

Majidi Criticises Saudi Arabia for Banning His Film about Prophet Muhammad

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Iranian acclaimed filmmaker Majid Majidi slammed the authorities of Saudi Arabia and Al-Azhar University for banning his latest film about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) without even watching it.
IFP Exclusive

Muslim World Today Is Far from Ideal Conditions: Iran’s Larijani

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani believes that the extremist currents have destroyed Islam’s true image.
IFP Exclusive

Pope Francis: I Have a Very Good Impression of Iran’s Culture

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In a meeting with an Iranian delegation in the Vatican City, Pope Francis, the leader of world’s Catholics, praised the Iranian culture.
IFP Exclusive

Young Cleric Saves Animals’ Lives

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A young Iranian cleric, who once became famous for donating his kidney to a kid, is also member of an animal protection group who feeds and rescues stray animals.
Religion

300 Churches in Iran Gearing Up for Christmas

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While most of the Middle East is gripped with turmoil, terrorist attacks or displacement of both Muslim and non-Muslim residents due to military conflicts, Iranian Christians are smoothly making preparations for Christmas in over 300 churches across the country.
Religion

Gathering of 20 Million Pilgrims in 100 Frames

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Over 20 million pilgrims, mainly Shiite Muslims, descended on the Iraqi holy city of Karbala for Arbaeen, the fortieth day after Imam Hussein’s martyrdom.
Religion

Global Campaign Introducing Imam Hussein to the World

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“Who is Hussain” is a global campaign to introduce Imam Hussain (AS), the third Shiite Imam, to the world.
Religion

Saudi Newspaper Provokes Anger after Insulting Iraqi Women

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A Saudi newspaper caused uproar in the Muslim world on Sunday after publishing a fabricated report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) viewed as fuelling sectarian tensions.
World

ISIS’ Atrocities Bring Shiite and Sunni Muslims in Iraq Closer to Each Other!

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The heinous crimes committed by the ISIS terrorist group have brought Muslim people closer to each other.
Religion

Muslims Converge on Iraq’s Karbala for Arbaeen Mourning Procession

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Shiite Muslims from all around the world have descended on the holy city of Karbala in Iraq for Arbaeen, the fortieth day after Imam Hussein’s martyrdom.
Religion

World Media Criticised for Silence on Huge Arbaeen Processions

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Many social media users in Iran have been sharing a message that criticizes the world’s ‘neutral outlets’ over their silence about the huge Muslim processions to mark the fortieth day after Imam Hussein’s martyrdom, known as Arbaeen.
Religion

Belarussian President Sparks Controversy after Kissing Muslims’ Holy Book

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The Orthodox President of Belarus provoked serious criticism after kissing the Holy Quran in a ceremony in Minsk.
Religion

Over 1.9 Million Pilgrims Have Arrived in Iraq from Iran

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According to official statistics, nearly 2 million pilgrims have crossed Iran-Iraq border crossings to visit the Iraqi holy city of Karbala on Arbaeen, the fortieth day after Imam Hussein’s martyrdom.
Foreign Policy

Iran Raps Israeli Regime for Banning Use of Speakers for Adhan

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry took a swipe at the Tel Aviv regime for banning Muslims from using loudspeakers or public address systems for playing Adhan -an Islamic call summoning worshippers to say prayers- describing the decision as part of Israel’s anti-human and racist policies.
Religion

Muslims Converge on Karbala for Mourning Procession

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Defying terrorists, Muslims from many regional countries and beyond continue to descend on the holy city of Karbala in Iraq for the culmination of a 40-day mourning period for an infallible Shia imam.
Religion

Pilgrim Departures for Iraq Hit 1.4mln: Iranian Official

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The number of pilgrims travelling to Iraq from Iran to perform religious rituals on Arbaeen has surpassed 1.4 million, an Iranian official announced.
Crisis

Regional Sunni Divide Reaching Crisis Point in Iraq

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The representative of Iraqi Kurdistan’s government in Iran says he is worried that sectarianism in the region will lead to a crisis in Iraq.
Religion

4th Muslim-Christian Summit Underway in Tehran

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The fourth round of talks between Muslim and Christian thinkers have started in the Iranian capital of Tehran, with representatives of Shiism, Sunnism, Catholicism, and Anglicanism in attendance.
Cinema

$200m Budget Allocated to American Documentary on Arba’een

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An Oscar-winning American filmmaker is going to make a documentary about the processions of Shiite Muslim people for Arbaeen, the 40th day after martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH).
Human Rights

Saudi Arabia Deviated from True Islam, Acting against Islamic Teachings

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A spokesperson for Muslim people in Greece believes that the violation of Muslims’ basic rights in Saudi Arabia and other policies adopted by Saudi rulers are adding fuel to global fire of Islamophobia.
Religion

Shiite Volunteer Forces Roll Up Sleeves to Rebuild Liberated Christian Towns

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After the liberation of ISIS-held Christian towns by the Iraqi army and popular forces, Shiite volunteers are now helping Christians restore their churches and rebuild their devastated towns.
Crisis

Senior Sunni Cleric: Takfiri Ideology Was Created by US

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A grand Mufti of Al Azhar and the former Mufti of Australia believes that the ISIS terrorist group is created by the US and the money provided by some Arab states in the Middle East.
Religion

Wahhabi Cleric Claims to Be a Prophet!

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Abdallah Muhammad al Muhaysini, a senior Saudi cleric, claims that God is sending him new revelations through direct communication.
Religion

Sports Contracts Forbidden in New Fatwa by Wahhabis

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A new fatwa [religious decree] by a Saudi Arabian Mufti says that signing contracts with athletes is haram [forbidden by religion].
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Slams US Attempts to Save Terrorists in Region

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Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani criticized the US for its support for terrorism in the region, including attempts to save Daesh (ISIL) terrorists in the Iraqi city of Mosul.
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