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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Iran Strongly Condemns Kabul Terrorist Attack, Urges Taliban to Ensure Shiite Mourners’ Security

Iran Strongly Condemns Kabul Terrorist Attack, Urges Taliban to Ensure Shiite Mourners’ Security

Saturday 6 August 2022
Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), during the first 10 days of Muharram which falls on July 30 this year.  
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Iran Leader Names Persian New Year The Year of ’Inflation Control, Growth in Production’

Iran Leader Names Persian New Year The Year of ’Inflation Control, Growth in Production’

Tuesday 21 March 2023 ،
Imam Khomeini] Hussainiyah, where the country’s major manufacturers gathered and spoke, was truly a pleasing event. I pass positive judgment on the products that the country’s manufacturers have produced, they have performed well. There has been growth in several economic indicators. We ...
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Resistance Culture Gaining Ground Among India’s Shiites

Resistance Culture Gaining Ground Among India’s Shiites

Monday 27 March 2023 ،
Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the mourning ceremonies in Muharram. In the Shiite-majority areas of India, special places have been built which are known as ‘Imambareh’, equal to Hussainiyah, where mourning ceremonies are held. They hold Muharram rituals like other Sh ...
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Taliban’s Contradictory Behavior in Dealing with Shiites Marking Muharram

Taliban’s Contradictory Behavior in Dealing with Shiites Marking Muharram

Tuesday 25 July 2023 ،
Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad.  The Council of Shiite Scholars (CSS) of Afghanistan in a statement called on the Taliban authorities not to ban religious flags and signs and Ashura commemorative ceremonies. The council released a statement in its “emergency meeting&rdquo ...
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What’s Behind International Media Boycott of Arbaeen?

What’s Behind International Media Boycott of Arbaeen?

Tuesday 5 September 2023 ،
Imam Hussain and millions others mark the event in their home countries as they do not have the chance for presence in Karbala, to surprise of all, this annual festival is put under targeted media boycott as if the magnificent presence of 20 to 30 million pilgrims in Karbala to mark Arbaeen has no a ...
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In Tehran and Other Cities People Hold ‘Arbaeen Stragglers’ Marches

In Tehran and Other Cities People Hold ‘Arbaeen Stragglers’ Marches

Wednesday 6 September 2023 ،
Imam Hussain, the third Shiite Imam and the grandson of Prophet.  Days before today’s march, people on social media issued calls and invitations for the gathering to make the festival a replica of that underway in Karbala.  The procession is also attended by government officials. I ...
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Leader to Students: Live Like Imam Hussein and Follow His Steps

Leader to Students: Live Like Imam Hussein and Follow His Steps

Wednesday 6 September 2023 ،
Imam Hussein is a model of salvation that needs to be followed. Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has advised Iranian youth to stick to the path of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam, and not to be diverted by “satanic attractions”. Ayatollah Khamenei ma ...
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Pakistanis in Islamabad Mark Arbaeen with Marches

Pakistanis in Islamabad Mark Arbaeen with Marches

Thursday 7 September 2023 ،
Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions in the capital Islamabad.  People from nearby towns march to join the Arbaeen trek to commemorate the distance traveled by the Holy family of Imam Hussain (AS). The mourners start to get together at noon at the Central Mosque of Islamabad, and after the Du ...
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Path of Reform Passes Through Elections: The Leader

Path of Reform Passes Through Elections: The Leader

Sunday 18 February 2024 ،
Imam Khomeini Hussainyah on Sunday, Ayatollah Khamenei said everyone should participate in the elections. “Elections are the main pillar of the Islamic Republic. The way to reform the country is through elections,” he said. He reminded the candidates that political differences should n ...
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Iran Preparing for Friday Elections, Polls Put Turnout at Higher Rates

Iran Preparing for Friday Elections, Polls Put Turnout at Higher Rates

Friday 1 March 2024 ،
Imam Khomeini Hussainyah of Tehran on Sunday, Ayatollah Khamenei said everyone should participate in the elections. “Elections are the main pillar of the Islamic Republic. The way to reform the country is through elections,” he said. He reminded the candidates that political difference ...

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Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies

Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies