Burning Tobacco in the Naqshe Jahan Square

Burning Tobacco in the Naqshe Jahan Square

Chogan In Royal Square!

Chogan In Royal Square!

A Tragedy Series

A Tragedy Series

Archive Intangible Heritage
A World Heritage New Day
17:32 - Monday
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
15:39 - Monday
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.

The Taste of Muharram Observances
16:32 - Wednesday
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.

Muharram’s Children
14:14 - Wednesday
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.

Collective Recitation of Elegies
16:42 - Tuesday
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.

Poetic Religious Performances
17:20 - Monday
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.

Rituals with the Scent of Rosewater
16:47 - Monday
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.

Let’s Start a Fire!
16:24 - Monday
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 International Bread
15:17 - Tuesday
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.

A Doll as a Patience Stone
16:46 - Monday
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.

The Treasures of Borkhar
16:21 - Sunday
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 Zeal of Faith
15:48 - Saturday
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.