Muharam
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Iranian Muslims observed Ashura
Millions of Iranians across the country observed Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), to remind the world…
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Islamic cities clad in black paying homage to Imam Hussain
Shiʿi Muslims observe the first 10 days of Muḥarram month (the period during which the tragic battle of Karbala occurred) by arranging mourning…
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Revival of Persian repertoire by ta'ziyeh
The dramatic form known as the passion play is often associated exclusively with Western, and specifically, Christian theatrical tradition. One…
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Mud bath and mourning day of Ashura in Khorramabad
People in Lorestan province cover their body by mud during the "mud bath ritual" to mark the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH) in Ashura.