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2021-01-06 22:37
33 Iranian traditions, living expressions win national heritage status
TEHRAN – A total of 33 Iranian traditions and living expressions, passed down from generation to generation in three provinces of the country, won nation heritage status on Tuesday.
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2020-08-18 19:30
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Muharram mourning: A glimpse of indigenous rituals across Iran
TEHRAN - Every year, people in different parts of Iran hold rituals to commemorate Muharram mourning season gloriously in public. The commemoration of the battle of Karbala on the day of Ashura (10th day of Muharram) and the epic passion and courage of Imam Hussein (AS) and his 72 loyal companions who were all martyred (in 680 CE) is annually honored by Iranians.
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2020-08-04 16:31
Muharram rituals in Yazd to be held differently due to coronavirus pandemic
TEHRAN – While Iran is still fighting the coronavirus outbreak, this year’s Muharram mourning rituals would be different from previous years.