Ayatollah Khamenei

“There is a crucial point in Imam Hussein’s (Peace Be upon Him) lifetime which impacts upon all the historical events just like the highest mountain looming up in front of us and that is nothing but Ashura!”

(26th January 1992)

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Ashura event

Historical evidence

Historical evidence next to the shrine of aba Abdullah al-Hussein (PBUH)

Ayatollah Khamenei

“Express and explain Alavid doctrines to people in Muharram as these doctrines are the very authentic Qur’anic and Islamic teachings.”

(15th June 1993)

Ayatollah Khamenei

“Certainly, compared to other Muslim societies, one of the most important advantages of the Shiite society is the commemoration of Ashura Day.”

(6th June 1994)

Ayatollah Khamenei

“People must appreciate mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussein’s (Peace Be upon Him) martyrdom in order to create a spiritual connection to Imam Hussein (Peace Be upon Him), family of the Prophet (Peace Be upon Him), Islam and the Holy Qur’an.”

(6th June 1994)