Muharram - Tehran Times

2025-07-23 22:44

Tazieh performances to go on stage at Tehran theater

TEHRAN – The Tehran Pardis Theater Complex will host a group of performers presenting tazieh, the Iranian passion play, beginning Thursday evening in observance of Muharram.

2025-07-20 18:24

Tehran museum to host festival of Arbaeen heritage

TEHRAN – An international festival dedicated to Arbaeen heritage is scheduled to take place on July 21-22 at the National Museum of the Islamic Revolution and Sacred Defense in Tehran.

Maryam Jalali Dehkordi in an undated photo.

2025-07-20 18:06

Iran’s handicrafts reflect religious culture, says deputy minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s handicrafts serve as a mirror of the country’s religious culture and Shia identity, the deputy minister for handicrafts at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage said on Sunday.

2025-07-14 22:04

Ashura opera puppet show returns to stage to commemorate Muharram

TEHRAN – Iranian director Behruz Gharibpour is restaging the Ashura opera puppet show with his Aran Theater Troupe at Tehran’s Ferdowsi Hall to mark the month of Muharram.

2025-07-08 14:42

Ashura 1447: Procession in Mumbai Shows Support for Opressed people

Mumbai, 10th Muharram 1447 AH, A large Ashura procession was held at Zaib Palace, Mumbai, to mark the martyrdom of Imam Hossein and his companions. Along with traditional mourning (azadari), participants expressed support for Palestine and the leadership of Imam Khamenei.

2025-07-07 15:56

Muharram rituals: thousands of pilgrims walk to Imam Reza shrine

TEHRAN – Around 7,000 pilgrims traveled on foot to the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad to commemorate Tasu’a and Ashura, two of the most significant days in the Islamic calendar, at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam.

2025-07-06 21:07

By Xavier Villar

Muharram in Iran: An onto-political ritual of unity and resistance against oppression

MADRID – The ritual of Muharram in Iran, traditionally understood in the West as a strictly religious ceremony, in fact holds a much deeper and more complex significance. It is not merely a spiritual commemoration, but an onto-political act that weaves together identity, historical memory, and resistance.

Mourners honor the memory of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam, during a traditional Nakhl-Bardari ritual in Yazd, central Iran.

2025-07-06 17:20

Nationwide Muharram rituals blend faith with culture, devotion, and heritage

Iran, with its deep-rooted history and vibrant cultural landscape, becomes a living canvas of grief, remembrance, and unity during the month of Muharram -- the first month of the Islamic calendar.

2025-07-06 17:09

“Iran” and “homeland” in Muharram mourning spotlight

TEHRAN - This year, the month of Muharram began as the martyrdom of a large number of people during the Zionist regime's aggression against the country gave a special atmosphere to the mourning ceremonies.

2025-07-01 17:35

Iraq pilgrimages proceed by land due to flight restrictions

TEHRAN - Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has announced that pilgrimage trips to Iraq during the sacred lunar months Muharram and Safar are proceeding as planned, with land routes remaining operational despite ongoing flight limitations at several Iranian airports.

2025-06-30 17:47

19 Muharram-mourning elements made national heritage

TEHRAN – A selection of 19 religious and cultural traditions associated with the mourning rituals of Muharram in the northern Gilan province have been inscribed on Iran’s National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, a local official announced on Monday.

2025-06-30 15:45

Nationwide campaign aims to free 17,000 prisoners in Muharram

TEHRAN – A nationwide campaign was launched on June 27, the beginning of the month of Muharram, aiming to help release 17,000 prisoners of intentional crimes.

2025-06-29 15:10

Blood donation campaign kicks off in Muharram

TEHRAN –With the beginning of Muharram, the first lunar month, a nationwide blood donation campaign commenced on June 27 and is scheduled to run for 60 days.

2025-06-28 22:38

Iranian Series “Kufi Love”, “The Supreme Scribe” airing on international channels during Muharram

TEHRAN – The acclaimed historical romantic Iranian series “Kufi Love” began airing daily at 10 PM on the Iraqi channel Al Iraqiya on Friday, coinciding with the first night of Muharram.

2025-06-27 21:49

"Tent of Art” celebrates Muharram with cultural, artistic events

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance’s Artistic Affairs Department has inaugurated a special cultural program titled "Kheimeh Honar" ("Tent of Art") at the Rudaki Open-Air Theater in Tehran.

2025-06-27 16:55

Muharram: a global scene, an Iranian narrative

TEHRAN — With the arrival of Muharram, the Iranian cultural calendar takes on a different color; rituals come to life, traditions are revived, and nations speak to each other in a common language called Ashura, extending beyond geographical boundaries.

2024-09-02 17:59

Shiraz citadel hosts intl. mourning festival with enthusiastic reception

TEHRAN - Arg-e Karim Khan, the iconic citadel in Shiraz, has commenced an international mourning heritage festival, a four-night event celebrating global mourning rituals.

Echoes of devotion: Iran’s mourning traditions for Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Imam Hassan (AS)

2024-09-02 11:28

By Afshin Majlesi

Echoes of devotion: Iran’s mourning traditions for Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Imam Hassan (AS)

In Iran, the 28th of Safar, the second month of the lunar Hijri calendar, is a deeply significant day of mourning for Muslims. It is marked by rich observances and cultural practices that vary across different regions of the country.

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.

2024-08-19 18:01

National Museum hosts meeting on Muharram mourning symbols

TEHRAN - A specialized meeting was held on Sunday at the National Museum of Iran to commemorate the exhibition “Alam and Tuq: Symbols and Allegory of Muharram”.

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.

2024-07-21 17:54

Kashan to establish specialized museums for Muharram rituals

TEHRAN - Specialized museums dedicated to the intangible heritage of Muharram rituals are set to be established in Kashan, central Iran, according to an official in charge of museums.

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).

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).

2024-07-17 17:48

Muharram rituals in Yazd captivate intl. visitors

TEHRAN – The number of international travelers observing religious rituals in Yazd during the first ten days of Muharram has doubled, according to a local official.

2024-07-16 17:29

Special Exhibition at National Museum celebrates Muharram symbols

TEHRAN- The National Museum of Iran has unveiled the exhibition, “Alam and Tuq: Symbols and Allegory of Muharram,” in honor of the Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which was martyred on the tenth day of the lunar month in 680 CE.

While carrying the torch, or Mashaal, the men sing the song of mourning, called Nohe (Photo credit: Mohammad Ali Najib/Al Jazeera)

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.

2024-07-13 17:58

Historic Golestan Palace hosts special Muharram events

TEHRAN – Golestan Palace, which is Tehran’s sole World Heritage site, has unveiled an array of cultural and religious programs for Muharram, including a continuation of the Ashura curtain restoration project and staging numerous traditional ceremonies.