TEHRAN- The grand outdoor play "More Alone than Christ" will be performed at Velayat Park in Tehran on Thursday. 

The play, marking its fifth consecutive year on stage, will run for 50 days, IRNA reported on Tuesday.  

Directed by Hassan Bazra and produced by Amir Hossein Taheri, this year's production focuses on the previously unseen aspect of Ashura and the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS), highlighting the role of Jews in the event. The show will be performed in two sessions every night.

The play, produced by Owj Arts and Media Organization, is expected to attract 6,000 audience members per night. The show has gained unprecedented public acclaim over the past four years, with approximately 1.5 million viewers attending the previous seasons.

The Ashura event is one of the most dramatic historical occurrences. It marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam and the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), along with his 72 loyal companions.

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