Iran
The Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: June 1 is the first day of the month of Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah
June 1, 2022
The Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: June 1 is the first day of the month of Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah
The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Husseini al-Shirazi, has announced that Wednesday, June 1, 2022, is the first day of the month of Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah. The official website of the religious authority, followed by Shia Waves…
Largest specialized museum for the Holy Quran at Imam Redha Holy Shrine
April 26, 2022
Largest specialized museum for the Holy Quran at Imam Redha Holy Shrine
Alongside various precious works, the Imam Redha Holy Shrine Museum showcases 17 manuscripts of the Holy Book and Quranic pamphlets attributed to the holy Prophet’s Infallible Household, peace be upon them, including those in the handwritings of Imam Ali, Imam…
World’s most luxurious Quranic rug being woven in the Iranian city of Tabriz
March 10, 2022
World’s most luxurious Quranic rug being woven in the Iranian city of Tabriz
The Director General of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts in East Azerbaijan Province announced the weaving of the most luxurious Quranic rug in the Islamic world in the city of Tabriz, northwest of Iran.Ahmad Hamzazadeh said: This…
Iran: Inauguration of Imam Ali Airport, peace be upon him, on the island of Greater Tunb
February 16, 2022
Iran: Inauguration of Imam Ali Airport, peace be upon him, on the island of Greater Tunb
Imam Ali Airport, peace be upon him, was officially opened on the island of Greater Tunb, and the first flight route between the capital, Tehran, and the island in southern Iran was inaugurated.During the opening ceremony, the Civil Aviation Organization,…
Iran reveals the first steps of the railway link project with Iraq
January 2, 2022
Iran reveals the first steps of the railway link project with Iraq
Iranian media confirmed the start of the railway link project with Iraq by clearing the track through dispatching mine-clearing experts, at a financial cost of about 120 million US dollars.The Ministry of Roads and Urban Reconstruction stated in a statement,…
Tehran announces the launch date of the railway project linking Iraq and Iran
December 30, 2021
Tehran announces the launch date of the railway project linking Iraq and Iran
The Iranian government spokesman announced the launch of a railway linking project between Iran and Iraq by next month, after a delay of 20 years.The spokesman said that the Minister of Roads and Urban Reconstruction presented during the meeting a…
International road from Mashhad to Mecca passing through Karbala welcomed in the recent Iranian-Saudi negotiations
October 6, 2021
International road from Mashhad to Mecca passing through Karbala welcomed in the recent Iranian-Saudi negotiations
Sources said that an Iraqi proposal to establish an international road linking the holy city of Mashhad, Iran, to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, passing through the holy city of Karbala in Iraq, was welcomed by Iranian and Saudi officials, during…
Cyclone Shaheen injures 52 as it hits Iran
October 3, 2021
Cyclone Shaheen injures 52 as it hits Iran
Cyclone Shaheen hit south-eastern Iran’s Chabahar port in the impoverished Sistan and Baluchestan province overnight.Schools in the main cities of Chabahar, Konarak and Dashtiari were closed before the storm hit.Cyclone Shaheen was formed from the remnants of Cyclone Gulab, which…
Iranian procession arrives in Khuzestan on its way to Karbala to commemorate Arbaeen
September 1, 2021
Iranian procession arrives in Khuzestan on its way to Karbala to commemorate Arbaeen
A group of Iranian citizens are making their way towards the holy city of Karbala on foot to commemorate the largest religious gathering in the world – Arbaeen.According to sources, the Ansar al-Hussain Procession has reached Khuzestan, Iran’s southwestern province…
Iranian pilgrims ready to participate in Arbaeen
August 31, 2021
Iranian pilgrims ready to participate in Arbaeen
The Presidency of the Center for the Remembrance of Arbaeen announced Iran’s readiness for its pilgrims to participate in this year’s Arbaeen ceremonies.The head of the committee, Hamid Ahmadi, said in a statement, “The Iraqi people are keen on the…