Muharram
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Imam Hussain welcomes more than 20 million Muslims
Shia pilgrims converged in the holy city of Karbala to pay tribute to Imam Hussain on the occasion on Arbaeen which marks the end of a 40-day…
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Muslims across the world mark Ashura with mourning rituals
Shiite Muslims commemorated the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram, also known as Ashura, which marks the anniversary of the martyrdom…
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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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Iranian mothers pay tribute to Hazrat Ali Asghar
Iranian mothers participated in "Hazrat Ali-Asghar" mourning ceremonies nationwide while bringing their unweaned babies clad in green and white…
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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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Tash-Gozari; symbol of Imam Hussain's liberality
The ritual of Tash-Gozari is one of the oldest Islamic rites that a large number of Iran's Azeri Turks practice it as the symbol of the beginning…
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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”.…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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,…
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Isfahan embraces Muharram
Expressing condolences over the martyrdom anniversary of aba Abdillah al-Hussain (PBHU), Isfahan Municipality's Director General for Communications…
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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,…
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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…
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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…