Shiraz citadel hosts intl. mourning festival with enthusiastic reception

TEHRAN - Arg-e Karim Khan, the iconic citadel in Shiraz, has commenced an international mourning heritage festival, a four-night event celebrating global mourning rituals. 

Muharram, New Year rituals added to national tourism calendar

TEHRAN - A number of Muharram mourning rituals as well as a Persian New Year ceremony have recently been included in Iran’s National Tourism Events Calendar.

National Museum hosts meeting on Muharram mourning symbols

TEHRAN - A specialized meeting was held on Sunday at the National Museum of Iran to commemorate the exhibition “Alam and Tuq: Symbols and Allegory of Muharram”.

Tehran festival to commemorate Arbaeen’s heritage

TEHRAN - The first-ever international festival dedicated to Arbaeen’s cultural and historical heritage will be held in Tehran on August 4 and 5.

Kashan to establish specialized museums for Muharram rituals

TEHRAN - Specialized museums dedicated to the intangible heritage of Muharram rituals are set to be established in Kashan, central Iran, according to an official in charge of museums.

482 foreign travelers attend Muharram rituals in Yazd province

TEHRAN - A total of 482 foreign travelers attended Muharram's mourning rituals in their visits to Yazd province during the first ten days of the lunar month, which ended on the day of Ashura (July 16).

Zanjan’s Muharram rituals attract foreign nationals

TEHRAN - Zanjan province has welcomed tourists and photographers from nine countries to participate in the annual Tasu’a and Ashura mourning ceremonies, a significant religious event commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS).

Muharram rituals in Yazd captivate intl. visitors

TEHRAN – The number of international travelers observing religious rituals in Yazd during the first ten days of Muharram has doubled, according to a local official.

Special Exhibition at National Museum celebrates Muharram symbols

TEHRAN- The National Museum of Iran has unveiled the exhibition, “Alam and Tuq: Symbols and Allegory of Muharram,” in honor of the Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which was martyred on the tenth day of the lunar month in 680 CE. 

Historic Golestan Palace hosts special Muharram events

TEHRAN – Golestan Palace, which is Tehran’s sole World Heritage site, has unveiled an array of cultural and religious programs for Muharram, including a continuation of the Ashura curtain restoration project and staging numerous traditional ceremonies.

Intangible cultural heritage ever-living soul of nations, deputy minister says

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister Ali Darabi has said intangible cultural heritage is the ever-living soul of various cultures worldwide.

Yazd welcomes intl. tourists for religious observances

TEHRAN - Yazd is set to welcome international tourists to its renowned Muharram mourning ceremonies through specially organized tours.

Muharram unites people from different backgrounds

TEHRAN - Once again the Iranian nation is overwhelmed by the month of Muharram. Black banners and draperies are seen all over the country. People in dark dresses attend mourning congregations.

Ritual of Tasht-Gozari observed in Ardabil’s Jameh Mosque

TEHRAN - On Thursday, the historical Jameh Mosque of Ardabil witnessed the sacred Tasht-Gozari ceremony aimed to pay homage to the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions.

Mashhad hotel occupancy rate hits 80%

TEHRAN – In the nine days between Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Ghadir, Mashhad’s accommodation occupancy rate soared to an uplifting 80%.

Iran’s Shole Zard named world’s best pudding

TEHRAN – Iran’s Shole Zard has earned global recognition as the world’s best pudding, according to TasteAtlas — an international food guide website.

Yazd welcomes foreign visitors for Arbaeen commemoration

TEHRAN—A number of foreign travelers to Yazd have visited mourning ceremonies held in the 12th-century Friday Mosque of the oasis city.

Qom Tazieh performances honor legacy of third Shia Imam

TEHRAN—Every evening during the lunar month of Muharram, local communities in Qom organize Tazieh theatrical performances to cherish the memory of the Imam Hussain (AS) through that UNESCO-registered cultural heritage.

Iraq to issue special permits for Iranian pilgrims having no passports

TEHRAN – Iraq considers issuing special permits for Iranian travelers having no passports to enter the neighboring country for the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Tehran to launch handicraft museum offering insights into Muharram rituals

TEHRAN —Maryam Jalali Dehkordi, the deputy minister for handicrafts, has publicized plans to establish a special handicraft museum dedicated to Muharram mourning rituals.

MP: Intelligence services prevented terrorist acts during Ashura

TEHRAN - A member of the parliamentary committee of national security and foreign policy has lauded Iran’s intelligence forces for their “alertness” and “control” during the public mourning processions of the first Islamic calendar month of Muharram. 

Foreign travelers in Ardakan visit Ashura rituals

TEHRAN – On the Day of Ashura, some 70 foreign travelers attended Muharram mourning rituals during their visits to Ardakan city of Yazd province, central Iran.

Calligraphy exhibition opened in Tehran’s Arasbaran Cultural Center

TEHRAN – A calligraphy exhibition was opened at Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran simultaneously with the beginning of the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar ‘Muharram’.

Leader attends first night of Muharram mourning rituals

TEHRAN- Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, attended the opening ceremony of the mourning rituals conducted at the Imam Khomeini Husseiniyah late on Monday to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary Imam Hussein (AS).

By Soheila Zarfam

Ashura: How a movement changed course of history

TEHRAN - For a tourist visiting Iran during the first ten days of the month of Muharram, these days might feel like an immersive cultural experience.

Craftspeople hold group exhibit in commemoration of Ashura

TEHRAN – A collection of special handicrafts dedicated to Ashura, which for Shia Muslims, is a solemn day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and 72 of his loyal companions, is on display at the group exhibition in Tehran.