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2024-08-21 18:43
Muharram, New Year rituals added to national tourism calendar
TEHRAN - A number of Muharram mourning rituals as well as a Persian New Year ceremony have recently been included in Iran’s National Tourism Events Calendar.
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2024-08-05 18:00
4.5m Iranians expected to attend Arbaeen pilgrimage
TEHRAN - Over 4.5 million Iranian pilgrims have been estimated to attend this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage destined for the holy city of Karbala, an official said on Monday.
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2024-07-29 18:08
Tehran festival to commemorate Arbaeen’s heritage
TEHRAN - The first-ever international festival dedicated to Arbaeen’s cultural and historical heritage will be held in Tehran on August 4 and 5.
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2024-07-24 18:03
Kermanshah handicrafts to be on view for Arbaeen trekkers
TEHRAN - As millions of pilgrims prepare for their annual on-foot journey to Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arbaeen, Kermanshah province has announced an increase in the number of handicraft stalls along the pilgrimage route.
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2024-07-19 17:07
482 foreign travelers attend Muharram rituals in Yazd province
TEHRAN - A total of 482 foreign travelers attended Muharram's mourning rituals in their visits to Yazd province during the first ten days of the lunar month, which ended on the day of Ashura (July 16).
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2024-07-17 18:16
Zanjan’s Muharram rituals attract foreign nationals
TEHRAN - Zanjan province has welcomed tourists and photographers from nine countries to participate in the annual Tasu’a and Ashura mourning ceremonies, a significant religious event commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS).
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2024-07-16 16:48
Flames of faith: the enduring Muharram ritual of Mashal Gardani
TEHRAN - Mashal Gardani, or the “rolling of the torch,” is an annual religious event deeply embedded in the cultural and spiritual fabric of parts of Iran and Iraq. This profound ritual is one of the many shared heritages between the two nations, reflecting the enduring legacy of their historical and religious ties.
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2024-07-07 17:47
Echoes of Karbala: Glimpses of Muharram mourning rituals
TEHRAN – Every Muharram, hundreds of foreign nationals flock to Iran to experience its profound mourning traditions firsthand despite the language barrier.
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2023-09-09 18:19
Yazd welcomes foreign visitors for Arbaeen commemoration
TEHRAN—A number of foreign travelers to Yazd have visited mourning ceremonies held in the 12th-century Friday Mosque of the oasis city.
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2023-08-28 15:48
Arbaeen pilgrimage extends Iran-Iraq cultural ties, social unity
TEHRAN – Over the past decade, the Arbaeen Walk has brought about numerous changes and advancements in the economic and cultural aspects of regional countries, however, its significance as a powerful force of civilization often goes unnoticed and receives little attention.
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2023-08-16 21:00
Qom Tazieh performances honor legacy of third Shia Imam
TEHRAN—Every evening during the lunar month of Muharram, local communities in Qom organize Tazieh theatrical performances to cherish the memory of the Imam Hussain (AS) through that UNESCO-registered cultural heritage.
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2023-08-15 23:10
Iraq expects five million pilgrims for Arbaeen rituals
TEHRAN – Iraqi Interior Minister has said his county is ready to host five million foreign pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen religious rituals.
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2023-07-22 18:31
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Portrayal of Ashura through the lens of Iranian cinema: Part 4
TEHRAN – Despite several attempts to create TV series and programs depicting the events of Ashura, none of them managed to captivate the audience until the release of the astonishing “The Tenth Night” series in 2001.
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2023-07-21 16:39
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Portrayal of Ashura through the lens of Iranian cinema: Part 3
TEHRAN – Creating films centered on the Ashura incident and the public's response to them has paved the way for the production of television series exploring this compelling subject.
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2023-07-19 16:40
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Portrayal of Ashura through the lens of Iranian cinema: Part 2
“The Fateful Day” by Shahram Asadi: “The Fateful Day” was directed by Shahram Asadi in 1995 based on a play on the Karbala tragedy written by celebrated Iranian director and playwright Bahram Beizai.