The Mourning Ritual of Tekiyeh in Nikabad:

The Taste of Muharram Observances

The ceremony of Tekiyeh in this city is 200 years old and is held annually for 60 nights during the two months of Muharram and Safar, in more than 20 congregation halls presenting 1500 sessions.

Kotal Ceremony of Nushabad:

Muharram’s Children

Kotal is one of the most magnificent Ashura rituals. It is filled with secrets, symbols and signs. In some sources, kotal is defined as an embellished horse.

Saqaei of Nushabad:

Collective Recitation of Elegies

Saqaei is to lament the sufferings experienced by the family of Prophet Muhammad, in particular Imam Husayn and his companions, in the form of a collective and coordinated monody.

Ritual Dramatic Art of Ta‘zīye:

Poetic Religious Performances

Ta‘zīye (or Ta’azyeh) is a ritual dramatic art that recounts religious events, historical and mythical stories and folk tales.

Qālišuyān Rituals of Mašhad-e Ardehāl in Kāšān:

Rituals with the Scent of Rosewater

Qālišuyān rituals are practiced in Iran to honor the memory of Soltān Ali, a holy figure among the people of Kāšān and Fin.

The Ceremony of Setting Fire to the Gardens for Fertility:

Let’s Start a Fire!

The Jaljalani ritual, which was registered as part of Iran’s intangible heritage, is performed every year in the whole village from January 8th to January 10th at nights.

The Culture of Making and Sharing Flatbread:

The International Bread

The culture of making and sharing flatbread in communities of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkey carries social functions that have enabled it to continue as a widely-practised tradition.

The Skill of Making Dolls by the Brides in Badroud:

A Doll as a Patience Stone

Since the old days, local and traditional dolls have been made by the talented women of Badroud and used for decoration on the shelves, for little girls to play with, or as an item in the brides’ dowry.

Ta'zieh Performances in Borkhar County:

The Treasures of Borkhar

Over several centuries, the people of Borkhar County collected and updated these poems and accentuated their religious aspects, making them fit for ta’zieh performances.

The Religious Ritual of Sanj-Zani in Aran va Bidgol:

The Zeal of Faith

The national and religious ritual of sanj-zani is annually held in Veshad District, Aran va Bidgol City, on the Day of Ashura, which is the 10th day of Muharram.

The Ceremony of Baking Nan-e Abbas Ali:

The Sacred Bread

The ceremony of baking nan-e Abbas Ali (Abbas Ali bread) has been held since about 200 years ago in Aran va Bidgol County, especially in its desert areas.

The Isfahan School of Comedy Theatre:

Laugh and Live Better!

The Isfahan School of Comedy Theatre offers ways to achieve a better life by addressing local customs and traditions, and criticising ugliness and anomalies to correct wrong behaviours and appreciate morals, using a humorous language.