Archive Muharram rituals
A Tragedy Series
15:26 - Wednesday
Ta'ziyeh Dramas of Khomeyni Shahr:

A Tragedy Series

The ta’ziyeh dramas of Khomeyni Shahr are among the most spectacular ta’ziyeh performances in Isfahan Province, especially for photographers and tourists.

A Wooden Orchestra
15:51 - Sunday
The Ritual of Jeghjegheh-Zani in Abyaneh:

A Wooden Orchestra

The ritual of jeghjegheh-zani is held on Tasu’a morning, in the villages of Abyaneh and Tareh and some other villages of Natanz County.

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.

Children’s Myths of Ramadan
16:44 - Monday
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.

Hexagon on the Shoulders
16:39 - Wednesday
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.

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.