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.

Iranian Artists Forum hosts tazieh performances

TEHRAN – A group from the Kahrobaye Tazieh Center is performing tazieh (Iranian passion play) in the courtyard of the Iranian Artists Forum.