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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.

Religion

Arba’een in the holy city of Karbala in photos

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Images from Karbala show a sea of pilgrims in the holy city to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein.
Middle East

The uprising of Karbala won’t be forgotten; Islam is a religion of compassion

Emad Askarieh -
The Chief of Staff of the Supreme Leader says IS terrorists and their American and Israeli masters pose the gravest threat to the Muslim faith.
Hard News

Number of Karbala pilgrims to hit new record in Arba’een

Emad Askarieh -
Iraqi officials say they expect the number of pilgrims flocking to the holy city of Karbala for Arba’een to hit 20 million.
Religion

Imam Hussein lovers en route to Karbala ahead of Arba’een

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Imam Hussein lovers are en route to Karbala, Iraq with some pilgrims being stranded in the roads leading to his holy shrine due to overcrowding.
Crisis

Eminent Christian leader urges an end to foreign support for terrorists in Syria

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The Orthodox Bishop of Halab, Yohanna Al-Asher Yazji, has appealed to foreign supporters of terrorists in Syria to end their inhumane acts.
Religion

Leave your shoes and preconceptions outside before coming in

Emad Askarieh -
The Rockhampton Mosque in Queensland, Australia opened its doors to visitors of all ages and beliefs on an Open Mosque Day to promote mutual understanding and tolerance.
Lifestyle

A disabled devotee en-route to Karbala on all fours

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A disabled Iraqi man sets out, on all fours, on a 300 km trip to attend a Shiite ceremony in Karbala.
Middle East

Imam of al-Azhar invited Iranian scholar to anti-terrorism conference

Emad Askarieh -
A distinguished lecturer at Qom Seminary is to deliver a speech on ‘Respect for difference, diversity and coexistence’ at a global conference on the fight against terrorism in Cairo.
Hard News

Rafsanjani warns Islamic countries against impact of discord

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“Islamic scholars are duty-bound to prevent ignorance from spreading to Islamic communities,” said Chairman of the State Expediency Council Hashemi Rafsanjani.
Religion

Iran owes its independence to Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili

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Seyyed Hossein Nasr, a George Washington University professor, credits Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili for the independence Iran enjoys today.
Religion

A distorted Koranic application appears in Apple and Samsung app stores

Emad Askarieh -
A distorted Koranic application in the app stores of Apple and Samsung draws Muslim anger.
Hard News

VP Underlines Respect for All Faiths in Iran

Emad Askarieh -
Vice-President for Legal Affairs Elham Aminzadeh underscored that Iran treats people of different religions with respect.
Hard News

Shia Muslims hold rituals to mark Karbala tragedy

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Millions of Shia Muslims around the world annually commemorate the great tragedy of Karbala with various forms of traditional ceremonies.
Religion

Isfahan is a model of peaceful coexistence among followers of divine faiths

Emad Askarieh -
The spiritual leader of the World Armenians says Isfahan is a fine example of how followers of divine religions can coexist peacefully.
Cultural Heritage

Christians in Isfahan celebrate the 350th anniversary of a famous church

Emad Askarieh -
A service is held in Isfahan to mark the 350th anniversary of a very old place of worship.
Religion

A sentence that should not be carried out

Emad Askarieh -
Top Shiite clerics in Iran speak up against the death sentence handed down by a Saudi court against Saudi cleric, Nimr al-Nimr.
Local

Propagation of extremist Shiism is backed by the US: Leader’s Advisor

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The Leader's IRGC representative says Wahhabism, a secular version of Islam promoted by Turkey and extremist Shiism are the kinds of Islam the US supports.
Religion

Unlike Salafism, Ijtihad explores new responses to recent questions

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The grandson of Imam Khomeini says Ijtihad is the act of building on old principles to find new answers to new questions; those who believe new questions have old answers are stuck in the past.
Religion

Shia Muslims celebrate Eid Al-Ghadeer

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Millions of Muslims have commemorated the Eid al-Ghadeer, celebrating the occasion of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) appointing Imam Ali (PBUH) as his successor.
Middle East

Pope Francis is an IS target: Iraqi ambassador to Vatican

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An Iraqi diplomat says an attempt on Pope Francis’ life by ISIL is likely.
Local

Islam promotes compassion rather than violence

Emad Askarieh -
A former president says that Iranians, inspired by the Muslim faith, are all for friendship and compassion rather than violence.
Editor's Choice

Ayatollah Al-Sistani’s stance will go down in history

Emad Askarieh -
The Italian premier says history will commit Ayatollah Al-Sistani’s benevolent stance to its memory.
Interviews

Researcher claims Noah has been laid to rest in Nahavand, Iran

Emad Askarieh -
Dr. Afrasiabpour says he has compelling evidence that the grave of Noah is located in Nahavand, western Iran.
IFP Exclusive

60 Years of Pilgrimage Visits to Saint Thaddeus Monastery, Iran

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Up to 7,000 Christians get together for the 60th anniversary of regular yearly visits to Saint Thaddeus Monastery or Ghara Kelisa in northwestern Iran.
Religion

History in a Slaughterhouse Called Ossification

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An Iranian jurist looks into the historical aspects of the assassination of a Muslim caliph.
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