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Election manifests Iran national might: Leader Election manifests Iran national might: Leader
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran needs to make a huge leap in the political and economic arenas, describing the election as an important issue and the manifestation of national might.
The understanding of Holy Quran is better than recitation of this holy book: Ayatollah Syed Kazim Noor Mufidi The understanding of Holy Quran is better than recitation of this holy book: Ayatollah Syed Kazim Noor Mufidi
The representative of Supreme leadership of Golestan province stated that like prayer, the recitation of holy Quran is also a source of connection with Allah Almighty. But the understanding of the meanings of this holy book is significant for better connection with God.
The days of the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatima (S.A) is a golden opportunity to preach and propagate the standing of Imamate and Wilayah (Guardianship) The days of the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatima (S.A) is a golden opportunity to preach and propagate the standing of Imamate and Wilayah (Guardianship)
Communication incharge of Fatima (S.A) committee of Iran termed the days of the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatima (S.A) as a golden opportunity to preach and propagate the importance standing of Imamate and Wilayah and said that, survival of the religion hinges upon the revival of the commemoration of martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatima (S.A). That’s why these days should be given due share.
After the devastating tremor jolts near Iran’s Bushehr city, the Leader of Islamic Revolution have sent condolence Message After the devastating tremor jolts near Iran’s Bushehr city, the Leader of Islamic Revolution have sent condolence Message
After the devastating quake strikes near Bushehr city, the Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei has condole the aggrieved.
The mourning days of Fatima A.S, celebrated with reverence during the No-roz days The mourning days of Fatima A.S, celebrated with reverence during the No-roz days
Social: Ayatollah Noori Hamadani stated that due to No-roz the mourning days of Fatima Salam Aleiha should not be ignored and mourning should be celebrated with respect and reverence.
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1.5 million Syrians are now refugees, UNHCR says 1.5 million Syrians are now refugees, UNHCR says
The United Nations refugee agency has announced that the number of Syrian civilians who have fled to other countries to escape violence in their homeland has now exceeded 1.5 million.
IRGC ready to counter threats of all kind: IRGC cmdr. IRGC ready to counter threats of all kind: IRGC cmdr.
An Iranian commander says Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is ready to counter all enemy threats and defend the country against them.
UNHCR: Number of Syrian refugees grow 10% UNHCR: Number of Syrian refugees grow 10%
International desk: The UN refugee agency says the number of Syrian refugees has soared 10 percent in the past week alone.
US seeks to expand assassination drone attacks to Syria: Report US seeks to expand assassination drone attacks to Syria: Report
The CIA is considering a secret contingency plan to expand the US assassination drone strikes to Syria, former and current American officials say.
Seventeenth competition of memorization of Holy Quran will be organized on 31st March in Netherlands Seventeenth competition of memorization of Holy Quran will be organized on 31st March in Netherlands
International: On Sunday 31st March with efforts of “Iqra” Jamiat of Netherlands 17th competition of memorization of Holy Quran has been organized in which children and young ones can participate.
Analysis
Israel blames Chomsky for Hawking withdrawal from Peres conference Israel blames Chomsky for Hawking withdrawal from Peres conference
Israeli regime’s media outlets are blaming U.S. linguist Noam Chomsky for British physicist Stephen Hawking’s withdrawal from Israel's Presidential Conference in protest of Israel's treatment of Palestinians.
Iran dealing mortal blow to US global hegemony: Irish analyst Iran dealing mortal blow to US global hegemony: Irish analyst
Iran poses a mortal blow to US global hegemony due to its growing political sway across the region as well as its huge oil reserves, an analyst says.
lifting Syria arms embargo counterproductive: UN lifting Syria arms embargo counterproductive: UN
The United Nations has criticized French President Francois Hollande for his proposal to lift an EU arms embargo on Syria, describing it as “counterproductive.”
UK behind EU media war on Iran: Analyst UK behind EU media war on Iran: Analyst
The recent EU measure to impose sanctions against Iran's English-language Press TV channel has been basically orchestrated by the UK, a political analyst tells Press TV.
EU in deep confusion over bans on Press TV directors EU in deep confusion over bans on Press TV directors
The European Union (EU) officials are utterly perplexed following the bloc’s imposition of travel ban and financial restrictions against two senior directors of Press TV.
Articles
Nanotechnology Standardization Int'l Committee Evaluates Iran's Proposed Standard Nanotechnology Standardization Int'l Committee Evaluates Iran's Proposed Standard
The 15th meeting of Nanotechnology Standardization International Committee (ISO/TC229) was held in Mexico from March 4 to 8 with over 200 representatives from 18 countries in attendance.
IMF calls for ‘urgent action’ to revive Palestinian economy IMF calls for ‘urgent action’ to revive Palestinian economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for “urgent action” to revitalize the deteriorating Palestinian economy suppressed by Israeli restrictions and political uncertainty.
Iran hosts National Nowruz Welcoming Festival Iran hosts National Nowruz Welcoming Festival
Iran has held Nowruz Welcoming Celebration during a ceremony in the capital city of Tehran to mark upcoming spring and Iranian New Year.
US war in Iraq costs over USD 2 trillion, 189,000 lives: Study US war in Iraq costs over USD 2 trillion, 189,000 lives: Study
A new study has shown that the US war on Iraq has cost more than USD two trillion, including USD 490 billion in benefits owed to war veterans.
A talk show related to various religions in Ottawa will be held A talk show related to various religions in Ottawa will be held
Canadian Muslims, in order to give practical insight on forum called discussion about different religions, went to Beth Shalom synagogue of Jews.
Main News
American foreign minister will visit Israel
American secretary of the state Mr. John Kerry will soon visit Israel.
Great Ayatollah Systani has condemned attack on the house of Ayatollah Esa Qasim
Great Ayatollah Syed Ali Systani, while condemning attacks by the security forces of Al-e-Khalifa on the house of Ayatollah Esa Qasim, said that he will remember him in his prayers.
11th session of the Muslims of southern France organized
11th session of the Muslims of southern France has organized in Marseille city with the efforts laid by the union of French Islamic organizations.
Teachers of Islamic studies are permitted to wear hijab in Belgium
Foreign affairs council of Belgium has approved the law of permitting the teachers of Islamic studies to wear hijab.
Reconstruction of “Juma” mosque in Azerbaijan
After the reconstruction of the most ancient mosque named “Juma” situated in Samakahni province of Azerbaijan, an inauguration gathering has been organized in which the president of Azerbaijan has participated.
The rulers of Bahrain are agents of world arrogance: Ayatollah Noori Hamadani
Ayatollah Noori Hamadani stated that Al-Khalifa are the agents of world arrogant powers and they are working in accordance with their will.
The news of digging up the grave of Hazrat Zakria AS in Aleppo city is only a rumor
According to informed sources there is no truth in news of desecration of grave of Hazrat Zakria AS in Aleppo city but valuable objects and pulpit of central Mosque of this city have been robbed.
My resignation is impossible; however it is expected from the International conference that it will present solution to Syrian crisis: Bashar-al-Assad
Syrian President said that my resignation is equivalent to escaping from responsibility but I hope that International conference will present some solution regarding Syrian crisis.
Attorney General of Iran had a meeting with Chief Justice of Afghanistan
Hujjat-al-Islam wal Muslimeen Mohsini Azaee recently had meeting with Abdul Salam Azimi, the Chief Justice of Afghanistan.
Islamic institutions has condemned restriction on veil in the schools of Lagos, Nigeria
Muslim graduates’ institute of Lagos University have condemned restriction on veil in the public schools of Lagos.
International colonialism is afraid of Islamic awareness: Friday prayer leader of Zanjan
Friday prayer leader of Zanjan, while pointing towards the conspiracies of America against Islamic republic of Iran, said that international colonialism is afraid of Islamic awareness.
Europe wants to defame Islam by encouraging Wahhabis: Friday prayer leader of Ardabil
Representative of supreme leader in Ardabil province said that if today Wahhabi wants to remove and grind the heart of Syrian soldier than its purpose is to provide excuse to Europe through such barbaric actions to attack Islam.
Head of Shiite endowment department of Iraq has condemned attacks on mosques
The head of Shiite endowment department of Iraq has condemned attacks of Takfirists on mosques and Imambarghas.
Suicide attack on France and British embassy in Cairo have been foiled
Recently, Egyptian security forces have foiled the suicide attack on France and British embassy in Cairo.
Security forces have attacked the residence of a leading Bahraini scholar
Tens of Bahraini security forces personnel have recently attacked residence of leading Shiite cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qasim.
Discussion
West wants to predetermine outcome of talks on Syria: Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says certain Western states are making efforts to limit the participants in an international peace conference on Syria and to possibly predetermine the outcome of the talks aimed at ending the two-year crisis in the Arab country.
Individual votes determine election outcome: Leader
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says individual votes determine the fate of an election, adding that the law must be observed in every stage of the electoral process.
Iraq accuses Turkey of controlling anti-government protests
A top Iraqi official has accused Turkey of controlling anti-government protests that have rocked the country over the past few months.
US-Israeli Mideast plots have failed: Iranian envoy
Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon
Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon says the plots by the United States and the Israeli regime to change the geopolitical map of the Middle East have failed due to victories by the Syrian army against foreign-backed militants in Syria.
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Humiliation of mosques in Shania, France
Construction of a mosque started in Disney, France
Construction of a mosque in Mandera, Kenya
The longest volume of the Quran in the world has been published in Iraq
Strict security measures have been adopted in Kazmain on the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Mousa Kazem Alehi Salam
Jama-e-Madrisaeen have condemned against attack on house of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qasim
Wahhabis attacked a Shiite youngster in London
Bomb explosions in two Mosques of Pakistan, killing 12 people
Victory of Syrian government forces against armed rebellions
First interpretation of Holy Quran has been published in Georgian language
Video shows Israeli special forces in Syria
The lovers of the progeny of Prophet (SAW) are in grief on the disgrace of the sanctuary of Hazrat Hajar bin A’di: Hujjat-ul-Islam Ali Ibrahimi
The most important standard for the election of president is the obedience of the supreme leadership: Ayatollah Noori Hamadani
Real goal of enemies is to weaken the beliefs of people: Head of Islamic preaching department of Zanjan
Two days seminar for the Muslims of Val-d Oise, France
Morsi lost his fame in Egypt
American infiltrator arrested in Russia
The objective of digging the grave of Hazrat Hajar bin A’di is to heed differences among different Muslim beliefs: Mulla Muhammad Muhammadi
Rocket attack by terrorists on the sanctuary of Hazrat Zainab SA
On the demise of renowned religious scholar Ayatollah Aza-ud-Din Hussaini Zanjani condolence message of Leader of Islamic Revolution
Clashes break out in West Bank on Nakba Day
International seminar about the rights of women in Iran
Bomb explosions in Libya resulted in the loss of 13 people and 40 got injured
Construction of a mosque in Grigny, France
Conference organized on the topic of “Imam Mehdi (A.S) and future of world” in Najaf and Karbala
9th international seminar organized on the topic of “Mehdavi ideology” in Tehran
Head of Jaffrey Shiite association murdered in Yemen
20 thousand people embraced Shiite school of thought in Egypt
Hezbollah of Lebanon has condemned bombing in Turkey
A ceremony related to birth anniversary of Hazrat Imam Ali AS has been organized in UK
Shiite mosque has been inaugurated in Um Al-Hammam region of Saudi Arabia
A mosque has been disgraced in France
Exhibition named “introduction of real Islam” organized in the library of Wimbledon, England
Construction of the biggest mosque of Middle East in Lebanon
First Islamic museum opens in Melbourne, Australia
Shiites of Saudi Arabia have expressed discontent on holding of educational courses against Shiite religion in Holy Medina city
Millions of people demonstrated in Cairo against Zionists
Wahhabis in Egypt have demonstrated against Shiites
China Delivering 3 New Ships to Iran
Iran, S. Korea Eager to Boost Bilateral Ties