Iranians have marked the martyrdom anniversary of the first Shia Imam, Imam Ali while observing social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Finding a great model in Imam Ali’s character, millions of Iranians use the opportunity of his birthday to celebrate Father’s Day.

Arba’een processions, which are held annually in the holy Iraqi city of Karbala, have achieved the UNESCO heritage status.

The 13th of Rajab marks the birth anniversary of Imam Ali, the first Shia Imam and the companion of the Prophet Mohammad.

Marking a historic first, Iran's President Rouhani visits Iraq’s senior Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in the holy city of Najaf on the final day of his landmark trip.

Iraqi intelligence forces foil Daesh attempt to target revered Shia shrines in Karbala and Najaf as well as the home of the country’s most prominent clergyman.

The month of Rajab on the Islamic lunar calendar is of great spiritual importance to Shia Muslims.

People from all walks of life are flocking to Iraq’s holy city of Najaf, to the shrine of the first Shia Imam to celebrate Eid al-Ghadir, which marks the designation of Imam Ali as the successor to Prophet Muhammad.

Millions of Shia Muslims are celebrating the auspicious Eid al-Ghadeer across the world.

Iranians are commemorating the anniversary of the martyrdom of the first Shia Imam, Imam Ali (PBUH).