Tasua, Ashura mourning ceremonies held 

Mourning ceremonies were held on the ninth and tenth days of Muharram, called Tasua and Ashura, all over the country.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Portrayal of Ashura through the lens of Iranian cinema: Part 8

TEHRAN – "Mokhtarnameh" was one of the most successful television productions, garnering a large number of actors. 

By Soheila Zarfam

Ashura: How a movement changed course of history

TEHRAN - For a tourist visiting Iran during the first ten days of the month of Muharram, these days might feel like an immersive cultural experience.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Portrayal of Ashura through the lens of Iranian cinema: Part 7

TEHRAN – “Mokhtarnameh” by Davud Mirbaqeri can be considered as the greatest television project in the history of Iranian television to this day.

Craftspeople hold group exhibit in commemoration of Ashura

TEHRAN – A collection of special handicrafts dedicated to Ashura, which for Shia Muslims, is a solemn day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and 72 of his loyal companions, is on display at the group exhibition in Tehran.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Portrayal of Ashura through the lens of Iranian cinema: Part 6

TEHRAN – While there have been plenty of films and TV series that have directly portray the historical events of Ashura, a number of filmmakers have chosen a different path.

Foreign travelers in Yazd attend Muharram mourning rituals

TEHRAN – This year, like years before, some foreign travelers in Yazd attend Muharram mourning rituals, in which the locals commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his loyal companions, slain in 680 CE at Karbala in modern-day Iraq.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Portrayal of Ashura through the lens of Iranian cinema: Part 5

TEHRAN – TV series based on religious themes, particularly Ashura event, are produced annually with various directors. 

Home eulogies observing Imam Hussein’s martyrdom gains national status

TEHRAN – Mourning eulogies that Iranian people perform at their homes to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his loyal companions have collectively been registered on the national list of intangible cultural heritage.

Arbaeen trek: Iranian craftspeople to set up stalls

TEHRAN – Craftspeople in Kermanshah province, which borders with Iraq, have scheduled to set up handicraft stalls along the pilgrimage routes that go to the neighboring country.

Tehran hosts crafts exhibit dedicated to self-sacrifice culture

TEHRAN – A handicraft exhibition aimed to spotlight self-sacrifice and martyrdom culture opened its doors to the public at Tehran’s Reza Abbasi Museum on Monday.

Eight million pilgrims estimated to visit Mashhad, official says

TEHRAN - The holy city of Mashhad, home to the shrine of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shiite imam, is estimated to host eight million pilgrims for ten days beginning September 17.

Tazieh performances up for discussion at Golestan Palace

TEHRAN–Experts of various disciplines have been invited to discuss the religious Tazieh performances and their changes over time.

How far has "Clay Coins" been influenced by previous works?

And never think that Allah is unaware of what the wrongdoers do. He only delays them for a Day when eyes will stare [in horror]. (Surah Ibrahim, Verse 42)

Handicrafts markets stage special performances on Ashura

TEHRAN— Some 100 handicrafts markets in Tehran played host to special storytelling performances in commemoration of Ashura.

Safavid processional standard to go on view in Tehran

TEHRAN—A Safavid-era (1501-1736) Alam (literally meaning processional standard), which is considered the oldest of its kind in Iran, will go on display in an exhibition at the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in Tehran.

Crafts exhibit arranged in commemoration of Ashura

TEHRAN–A handicrafts exhibition is scheduled to be held in the city of Robat Karim, Tehran province to mark the Shia holy day of Ashura, the city’s tourism chief has said.

Blood donation on Tasua, Ashura up 21%

TEHRAN – Iranian people donated 21 percent more blood on Tasua and Ashura (the ninth and tenth days of the mourning month of Muharram, August 7-8 this year) compared to the same days last year, Abbas Sedaqat, a spokesman for the Blood Donation Organization, said on Wednesday.

Abyaneh holds Nakhl-Gardani ritual in Ashura commemoration

TEHRAN—On Monday, people in the touristic village of Abyaneh held a Nakhl-Gardani ritual in commemoration of Ashura.

Muharram, a way to discover your true self

TEHRAN — Muslims begin their New Year by mourning for Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam and the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). However, this is not just mourning for an Imam’s martyrdom.

Arbaeen focal point of international resistance front: Raisi

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said the religious pilgrim of Arbaeen is the focal point of the international resistance front in the West Asia region and the world.