Museum dedicated to Tazieh being set up in Ardebil

TEHRAN – A museum dedicated to Tazieh -- Iranian passion play on religious events especially on the day of Ashura – is being prepared to be launched in the city of Ardebil, northwest Iran.

Tazieh represents Iranians’ culture of defending the oppressed and pacifism: actor Kurosh Zarei

TEHRAN – Actor Kurosh Zarei, who is also the director of the Art Bureau’s Center for Dramatic Arts, has said that tazieh represents Iranians’ culture of defending the oppressed and their pacifism. 

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Tekyehs echo Muharram mourning through history

Tekyehs, venues for the gathering of mourners who honor the way Imam Hussein (AS) chose to live and to die, have been blood floating in the Iranian mourning culture veins, refreshed year after year, century after century, since Iranians have mourned the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his 72 loyal companions for centuries.

Expert laments ignorance of tazieh

TEHRAN – Iranian Association of Tazieh managing director Ebrahim Galledarzadeh has criticized the ignorance of tazieh in the country.

Tazieh expert Davud Fat’halibeigi offering courses for young adults on TV 

TEHRAN – Davud Fat’halibeigi, a top expert on traditional Iranian dramatic performances, is teaching young adults tazieh in a TV program, which is being on air on IRIB Channel 2.

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A glimpse of Muharram mourning rituals across Iran: Tazieh

Tazieh, Iranian passion play on religious events especially on the day of Ashura, is another ritual which is held in Isfahan province during Muharram mourning and is registered on Iran’s national heritage list. Tazieh is held in several cities in Iran. However, in Isfahan province, it is one of the traditions of Muharram.

Tehran center spotlights old tazieh scripts to save from oblivion

TEHRAN – The director of the Kahrobaye Tazieh Center has said that the center has put its spotlight on numerous vintage tazieh scripts to save the masterpieces that are gradually passing into oblivion.

By Manijeh Rezapoor

Online tazieh performance safe solution for pandemic: performer Ala’eddin Qasemi 

TEHRAN – Ala’eddin Qasemi, a major performer and director of tazieh plays, has said that online performance is a safe and ultimate solution as tazieh performances from across the country are being prepared to go on stage during the lunar months of Muharram and Safar amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tazieh performances to go on stage at Rudaki Open-Air Theater 

TEHRAN – The Rudaki Open-Air Theater will be hosting tazieh performances during the first ten nights of the lunar month of Muharram amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Rey to host online meeting on tazieh

TEHRAN- The ancient city of Rey will be hosting a virtual meeting on tazieh, Iranian passion play, on the occasion of the lunar month of Muharram (starting Friday) in which Shia Muslims commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS).

Tehran cultural, religious centers to host tazieh performances 

TEHRAN – The director of the Khatam Cultural Center has announced that several cultural and religious centers across Tehran will be hosting tazieh performances for ten nights during Muharram.

Art Bureau records 10 tazieh performances for IRIB broadcast during Muharram

TEHRAN – Tehran’s Art Bureau has recorded ten tazieh performances to be broadcast from the TV channels of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting during the first days of the lunar month of Muharram, which is observed every year with rituals for the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions.

Official says taziehs can be performed despite pandemic

TEHRAN – Iranian Association of Tazieh Managing Director Ebrahim Galledarzadeh has said that tazieh performances should not be halted and these ritual plays can be performed during Muharram observing health protocols despite the pandemic.

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.

By Manijeh Rezapoor 

‘Tazieh can embellish capital all throughout the year’ 

TEHRAN – After the advent of Islam in Iran and the consolidation by the Safavid dynasty (1502-1736) of Shia Islam as the state religion of Iran, the Shia have always tried to keep the tragedy of Ashura alive. 

By Afshin Majlesi

A unique experience in life: Traveling to Iran during Muharram

TEHRAN – A unique time for visiting Iran is during the first ten days of the lunar month of Muharram, which falls from Sept. 1 to 10 this year. That’s because Iranians, who are mostly Shia Muslims, hold special ceremonies during this time. For Shia Muslims, Muharram is a turning point in the history of Islam.

Iran to hold 4th Arbaeen Pilgrimage Intl. Theater Festival 

TEHRAN – Iran’s Art Bureau announced on Monday it will organize the 4th edition of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage International Theater Festival during the large gathering of Shia Muslims in Iraq.

More foreign tourists spectate religious rituals while in Yazd

TEHRAN – Over the past couple of years, religious rituals have attracted more foreign travelers as spectators to Iran’s Yazd province, CHTN reported on Saturday.

Tehran’s Sangelaj Hall hosts tazieh performances 

TEHRAN – Tehran’s Sangelaj Hall is playing host to performances of tazieh, Iranian passion play, during the Laylat al-Qadr – the Grand Nights.

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Tehran hosts tazieh performances

TEHRAN – Two troupes are giving performances of tazieh (Iranian passion play) in Tehran.