Shia Muslims revere Imam Hussein as the Master of Martyrs because he sacrificed everything on the plains of Karbala.
Likewise, we will never forget nor forgive the martyrdom of Grand Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei as the Master of Martyrs of the Islamic Revolution of Iran.
Ashura is a time of remembrance, sacrifice and reflection.
Today, on the 10th day of Muharram, we are reminded of Imam Hussain's unwavering commitment to truth and dignity. His timeless legacy reminds us of the enduring values of faith, service to one another, and the belief that justice is always worth fighting for.
Our City’s strength comes from the many faith traditions that shape it — and our shared struggle against injustice and oppression.
May we carry these values forward as we continue building a more just City for every New Yorker.
Candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have scored major victories in congressional primaries, unseating establishment Democrats backed by pro-Israel groups.
From the football pitch to the negotiating table to the battlefield, every step we take as Iranians is part of a larger struggle: defending the honor and dignity of our dear people.
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For the last 13 years, the Bush Center has proudly carried the flag as the “new kid on the presidential center block.” Today, the @BarackObama Presidential Center takes on that role. On behalf of all of us at the Bush Center, congratulations to the @ObamaFoundation team. Take it from us: once the pomp and circumstance of opening passes, the real fun begins: serving the American people and guests from around the world. We’ll be cheering you on from Dallas!
📸: The 43rd President and the 44th President at the Dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, April 25, 2013.
161 years ago today, all remaining enslaved African Americans in the United States became free.
Today, this epic museum in Chicago opens to honor the legacy of the first African American president.