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Al Qasim (AS) Wedding Ceremony in Ahwaz

On the eighth night of the month of Muharram in the city of Ahwaz south west of Iran, there is a ceremony called "Al Qasim Wedding (AS)"who is the son of Hassan ibn Ali and grandson of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatimah (AS). He took part in battle of Karbala while was 13 years of age and martered in the battle of Karbala.

Performing Tazieh in Alborz province

Ta’zieh is a type of Condolence Theater which focuses on the tragic fate of Imam Hossein in the battle of Karbala. This theater stages in almost all parts of Iran during Muharram mourning. Here is a Ta’zieh played in Baraghan village, Alborz province.

Exhibition of FM Role during Sacred Defense Time

The opening ceremony of the exhibition of documents showcasing the role of Iranian foreign ministry during the Sacred Defense time was held on Tuesday, in the presence of Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Taziyeh Performances in Ahvaz

Taziyeh performances are held in Ahvaz, southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan, during the first ten days of the lunar Hijri month of Muharram.

Imam Hussein’s Mourning Ceremony At President’s Office

The mourning ceremony of Imam Hussein (AS) was held on Monday at President’s office, with Dr Hassan Rouhani taking part. In the ceremony that was held before noon, a number of ministers and vice-presidents, as well as personnel also attended. After the mourning ceremony, noon and afternoon prayers were led by Dr Hassan Rouhani.

Muharram Ceremony in Imam Khomeini's Hosseinieh

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei attended the first night of mourning ceremony on the martyrdom of Imam Hussain held at Tehran-based Imam Khomeini's Hosseinieh.

Muharram Mourning Ceremony in Sri Lanka

Muharram mourning ceremony held in Sri Lanka.

Muharram Mourning Ceremony in Iran

Muharram is the most important Shi’a mourning ceremony and commemorates the death of Imam Hussein (AS). Every year, with the arrival of Muharram, Iranian people mourn for Third Infallible Imam of Household of Holy Prophet, Imam Hussein (AS), in which, Imam Hussein (AS) and his 72 close family members, aides and companions were besieged, deprived of food and water in Karbala.

Muharram Mourning Rituals at Shah Cheragh in Shiraz

As in previous years, the mausoleum of Hazrat Ahmad ibn Musa (AS), known as Shah Cheragh, in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz, is hosting ceremonies on the first ten days of the lunar Hijri month of Muharram to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS).

‘Hosseini Infants’ Gathering Held across Iran

Mothers across Iran brought their infants on Friday to gatherings called ‘Hosseini infants’ to commemorate the martyrdom of Ali-Asghar (AS), the 6-month old son of Imam Hossein (AS) who was martyred brutally in the battle of Karbala.

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