Muharram

The night of the oppressed held in Iran

The night of Ashura, marking the anniversary of Imam Hussain’s martyrdom, in Iran is called Shaam-e Ghariban, meaning “the night of the oppressed”.…
2021-08-20 09:25
Blood donation movement in Muharram

Since the beginning of Muharram, more than 1,800 people in Isfahan province have participated in the blood donation movement to show their faith…
2021-08-19 17:14
Ashura rituals in pictures

The 10th of Muharram, known as Ashura, marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (PBUH), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, along with 72 loyal…
2021-08-19 09:44
Mourning days of Tasu’a and Ashura arrived

Tasu’a and Ashura,holding great historical religious significance, are solemn days observed by Muslims on the 9th and 10th of Muharram respectively.
2021-08-18 09:37
Nationwide lockdown brought into effect

In an effort to curb the highly contagious Delta variant, Iranian authorities have imposed a six-day nationwide lockdown from August 16 lasting…
2021-08-17 09:29
Muharram mourning rituals in place observing safety protocols

Iranian health officials urged people to observe health and safety protocols and practice social distancing during Muharram mourning rituals,…
2021-08-15 12:07
Isfahan embraces Muharram

Expressing condolences over the martyrdom anniversary of aba Abdillah al-Hussain (PBHU), Isfahan Municipality's Director General for Communications…
2021-08-12 20:32
Isfahan clothed in black respecting Muharram

Emphasizing that mourning ceremonies of Muharram will be held in conformity with instructions issued by the National Task Force Against Coronavirus,…
2021-08-08 11:27
Artist Ruholamin offers free copies of Ashura paintings for Muharram rituals

Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin has published high-resolution copies of a number of his paintings on the tragedy of Ashura for the use of the…
2021-08-05 10:27
Hail Arba'een

Despite the travel restrictions imposed following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Iran and Iraq, the Iranian people made preparations…
2020-10-07 13:24
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…
2020-08-31 09:59
Gelmali;

A glimpse of Muharram mourning rituals across Iran

Gelmali is a religious ritual that has been inscribed on Iran’s national heritage list; it is held every year in Lorestan province on the day…
2020-08-25 15:16
Muharram draped Isfahan in black

Referring to the hoisting of 2,500 Muharram flags in Isfahan, Iman Hojati said that the ensigns have been erected over Isfahan’s main squares,…
2020-08-22 10:51
Isfahan makes salute to Muharram

"On the eve of Muharram and the ten days of mourning rituals for Aba Abdullah al-Hussein (A.S.), elements of teardrops and candles will be installed…
2020-08-16 11:45
Latest on Coronavirus;

Religious rites to be hold in Iran taking extra precautions

Several Muslim countries have implemented decisive social distancing measures aiming at curbing transmission by reducing interaction between…
2020-07-27 14:32
On the night of Ashura;

Sham-e Ghariban held in Iran

Sham-e Ghariban (The Evening of Strangers) refers to the sunset of the 10th of Muharram (the Day of Ashura) during which the family members and…
2019-09-11 14:07
Muharram mourning ceremonies in Isfahan

2019-09-08 19:49
Experience Muharram in Isfahan

Visiting Isfahan during Muharram can be a unique experience as the most important and sorrowful event of Shia world happened in this month.
2019-09-05 09:57
Iranian Muslims to welcome Muharram

Muslims around the world will welcome the Hijri New Year this evening, which marks the beginning of Muharram, one of the four holy months of…
2019-08-31 11:30
Muharram rituals in museum of decorative Arts

The intangible artworks of the ritual ceremonies along with the pictures and works which are rarely seen, have been displayed in an exhibition…
2018-11-04 09:57
Mourning tent of Muharram raises up in Isfahan

Traditional ceremony of raising up the mourning tent of Muharram in Emamzadeh Haroun-e-Velayat was held with the presence of Isfahani mourners.
2018-09-15 14:38
Special program of ritual poetry nights in 5th municipal district of Isfahan

"Considering the coincidence of the Sacred Defense Week and the mourning days of Muharram in this year, the 5th municipal district will hold…
2018-09-13 11:00
Muharram in Isfahan

The CEO of beautification organization of Isfahan municipality announced the special Muharram decoration throughout the city with the urban symbols…
2018-09-11 11:55
Isfahan ready to welcome Muharram

"At the threshold of the month of Muharram, the necessary arrangements have been made with about 400 mourning congregations in 15 municipal districts…
2018-09-08 12:19