Some of Imam Khomeini's (r.a.) famous quotes about the religious and political importance for the Iranian people to commemorate Ashura. From Imam Hossein's (a.s.) martyrdom at Karbala, to the 15th Khordad movement and then the Islamic Revolution, the Muharram mourning ceremonies (azadari, nohe khani, sinezani / sineh zani) provoke political tears, a bullwark against global arrogance and oppression. Show Less >>