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Children’s Myths of Ramadan
Monday 2023/10/23
The Ritual of Hoom Babaei:

Children’s Myths of Ramadan

Nowadays, this belief has become a tradition, and on this night, a number of children, teenagers, and young people, called the Hoom Babaei group, go to the doors of houses after iftar and ask for help for the people in need.

The Proof of the Pudding Is in the Eating
Saturday 2023/10/21
The Traditional Ritual of Jirjirouni in Dastjerd Village:

The Proof of the Pudding Is in the Eating

The 27th of Ramadan is the best time to visit Dastjerd Village in Jarqavieh Olya District, which is located in the southeast of Isfahan, and participate in the Jirjirouni Ceremony.

Hexagon on the Shoulders
Wednesday 2023/10/18
A Muharram Ritual in Kashan:

Hexagon on the Shoulders

When it comes to the Muharram rituals of Kashan, the sixth day of Muharram is dedicated to carrying the hexagon.

Mourners’ March in Rehnan
Tuesday 2023/10/17
The Ritual of Zanjir-Zani in Rehnan:

Mourners’ March in Rehnan

Rehnan is a historical district in the western part of Isfahan City. It is at a distance of about 10 km from the center of the city.

The Oldest Dramatic Performance
Monday 2023/10/16
Naqqāli, Iranian Dramatic Story-Telling:

The Oldest Dramatic Performance

Naqqāli is the oldest form of dramatic performance in the Islamic Republic of Iran and has long played an important role in society, from the courts to the villages.

Winter’s Charity
Monday 2023/10/16
The Ritual of Cooking Samanou in Shahreza:

Winter’s Charity

Cooking samanou in Shahreza is more common in winter, on the nights of the death or birth anniversaries of the Imams, and in the last week of the year for the Nowruz table.

Staring at the Sky
Saturday 2023/10/14
A Rainmaking Ritual in Azaran Village, Kashan County:

Staring at the Sky

Having disappeared in most parts of Iran, the celebration of Abrizan (Tirgan) is still breathing in a valley named Abderaz, which stretches on the slopes of Mount Chal-Azaran, the second highest mountain of Kashan.

Queen Alishon: A Film with the Theme of Environmental Protection
Wednesday 2023/10/11

Queen Alishon: A Film with the Theme of Environmental Protection

Recycled materials were used In 70% of Queen Alishoun’s scenery, Ebrahim Nouravar, the director of the movie Queen Alishoun, said.

The Brides of Isfahan
Saturday 2023/09/30
Wedding Traditions in Isfahan:

The Brides of Isfahan

Women of the boy’s family choose a girl for him and then go to her family’s house in order to meet the girl and become more familiar with each other.

The Miraculous Aroma of Rose Water
Wednesday 2023/09/27
The Festival of Rose and Rose Water:

The Miraculous Aroma of Rose Water

During the spring and specifically from mid-April to mid-May, Kashan County becomes one of the most important tourist destinations in Iran due to the traditional ceremony of golab-giri or making rose water.

A World Heritage New Day
Monday 2023/09/25
Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nooruz,...

A World Heritage New Day

March 21 marks the start of the year in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

A Social and Religious Ritual
Monday 2023/09/25
The Mourning Ritual on Safar 28th in Badroud:

A Social and Religious Ritual

Exactly 48 days after the anniversary of the tragic events of Ashura, a great ritual known as the 48th ritual is performed in Badroud, attended by a large population of mourners coming from different parts of the country.