Archive Muharram
Grieving Stones
17:12 - Tuesday
The Ritual of Sang-Zani in Shahreza:

Grieving Stones

The Bani Assad Congregation, known as the Sang-Zan-ha, is a well-established religious group in Shahreza, which performs its unique ritual in this city from one day before Tasu’a (Muharram 9) until the 13th day of Muharram.

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.

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.

The Sacred Bread
16:11 - Tuesday
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.

From Textile to Text
18:06 - Monday
The Poetry of Mohtasham Kashani:

From Textile to Text

Mohtasham’s elegy has made a profound impact on the written and oral culture and literature of Iran during the next four and a half centuries.

Muharram Ambience in Naqsh-e Jahan Square
16:35 - Monday
Foreign Travel Writers in Isfahan: Jean-Baptiste Tavernier

Muharram Ambience in Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, who was in Isfahan at the beginning of Shah Suleiman’s rule, described the atmosphere of Muharram in Naqsh-e Jahan Square, in his traveloque.