Muharram in Iran
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Tasht-Gozari: a solemn commemoration of sacrifice
Every year during the lunar month of Muharram, the Iranian people and millions of other Shia Muslims across the globe gather at shrines and mosques…
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Hosseini infants iconic ceremony held worldwide
In remembrance of Ali Asghar (AS), the six-month-old newborn child of Imam Hussein (AS), who was the youngest person murdered in the Battle of…
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Iran shrouded in black, respecting Muharram
With the start of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, Iran has been shrouded in black banners and hoardings in memory of Imam…
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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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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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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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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…