Muharram
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Hail Arba'een
Despite the travel restrictions imposed following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Iran and Iraq, the Iranian people made preparations…
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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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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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Muharram in Isfahan
The CEO of beautification organization of Isfahan municipality announced the special Muharram decoration throughout the city with the urban symbols…
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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…
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Tasu’a, Ashura from a French tourist’s viewpoint:
French biker attends Isfahan’s Muharram ceremonies
IMNA English Desk- Arriving in Isfahan on his bicycle, Loic Kerouanton has started his trip since 2 years ago. He entered Iran from the north-western…
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Mourning for Imam Hossein:
Isfahan people mourn Tasu’a/ mourning theater
Performing Ta'ziyeh (mourning theater) and cooking various kinds of food called (Nazri in Persian culture, or charity food) and distributing…
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Muharram in Iran:
Millions of Muslims mark Ashura worldwide
Millions of Muslims in Iran and other Muslim countries commemorate the tenth day of Muharram which marks the anniversary of martyrdom of Imam…
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Iran, international venue for Muharram prcession:
100 Spanish tourists to visit Iran to participate in Tasu’a, Ashura
More than 100 Spanish tourists will travel to Iran to participate in the religious and traditional mourning ceremony of Imam Hussein (PBUH),…
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Now Muharram:
Must-see Muharram photos from around the world
IMNA English Desk- Thousands of processions from inside Iran and abroad prepare for Muharram and Safar months each year.
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Religious intangible attractions of Iran:
Experience Muharram in Iran
Visiting Iran during Ashura and Muharram can be a truly extraordinary experience – and a perfect time to experience one of the most important…