Safar

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  • Alam 2025-08-24 16:43

    Isfahan, birthplace of Alam making, one of Iran's ritual crafts

    TEHRAN—Isfahan is the origin of one of Iran’s ritual crafts: Alam making. Processional Standards (Alams) are used in many parts of the Muslim world by the Shia community in processions marking the martyrdom of Imam Husain (A.S.), grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who died at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

  • Mashhad is to host over 6.5 million pilgrims, governor-general says 2025-08-16 17:42

    Mashhad is to host over 6.5 million pilgrims, governor-general says

    TEHRAN – Mashhad, Iran’s holiest city, is expected to host between 6.5 million and 7 million pilgrims during the last ten days of the Islamic lunar month of Safar, the governor-general of Khorasan Razavi province said.