Latest news with #ImamHossein
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Infants Ceremony: Watch Iranian mothers celebration loss against Israel by offering their babies for war
Amid escalating regional tensions and ongoing conflict, Tehran became the focal point of two major events over the weekend — a high-profile funeral for top military leaders killed in the recent clashes with Israel, and the annual Hosseini Infants Ceremony , which drew thousands in a powerful display of religious and political symbolism. On Friday, hundreds of mothers gathered in Tehran to participate in the Hosseini Infants Ceremony, a yearly ritual held on the first Friday of the Islamic month. During the event, mothers lifted their infants skyward in a symbolic tribute to Imam Hossein. According to CNN, which was present at the ceremony, the crowd voiced both religious devotion and political messages, including anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans. Videos showcasing Iran's missile capabilities were also shown. One mother told CNN that her baby wore a headband symbolizing allegiance to Imam Hossein , whom she described as 'a leader of the oppressed who resists tyrants and never surrenders.' Massive Funeral for Fallen Commanders On Saturday, thousands filled Azadi Street in central Tehran for the funeral procession of several high-ranking Iranian military officials, including Revolutionary Guard Commander Gen. Hossein Salami and Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, head of Iran's ballistic missile program. Both were reportedly killed in Israeli strikes on June 13, marking the beginning of the latest escalation. Iran's state media claimed that over one million people took part in the funeral procession, though the number could not be independently confirmed. The coffins were transported on trucks through central Tehran as mourners chanted and paid their respects. Prominent figures including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Quds Force Commander Gen. Esmail Qaani, and other senior officials were in attendance. Live Events [With TOI inputs]
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Hosseini infants ceremony: In war's shadow, hundreds of Iranian mothers offer babies as martyrs
Amid rising regional tensions and ongoing conflict, Tehran witnessed two significant events over the weekend: a mass funeral for senior military figures killed during the recent conflict with Israel and the annual Hosseini Infants Ceremony, which drew large crowds. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On Friday, hundreds of mothers gathered in Tehran for the Hosseini Infants event, where they raised their babies into the air in a gesture of devotion to Imam Hossein. The ritual, held annually on the first Friday of the Islamic month. Hundreds of women offer babies as martyrs in Tehran ceremony CNN, which witnessed the ceremony, reported that attendees expressed religious and political sentiments, with chants against the US and Israel, and videos of Iran's missile program shown during the event. One mother told CNN that her baby wore a headband, which is a "symbol saluting Imam Hossein, who's the leader of all the oppressed who stand against oppressors and don't submit." Funeral draws large crowds after leaders killed in conflict On Saturday, large crowds lined Azadi Street in central Tehran for the funeral procession of senior Iranian commanders, including Revolutionary Guard chief Gen. Hossein Salami and Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the head of Iran's ballistic missile program. Both were reportedly killed on June 13 during the opening strikes of the recent conflict with Israel. State media reported that over one million people attended the procession, though this figure could not be independently verified. The coffins were driven on trucks through the city as mourners chanted slogans and paid tribute to the fallen. Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, Quds Force commander Gen. Esmail Qaani, and other top officials were present at the funeral.
