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Ta’ziyeh: Play of the War Between Good and Evil

Ta’zieh, condolence theater or passion play, is a traditional Persian theater, in which actors convey the dramatic events through music and songs. The Ta’zieh plays retail the wars between good and evil where dialogues symbolize faith, resistance, selflessness and sacrifice.

Who is Imam Husayn (As)?

The third Shiite Imam, Husayn, was the second son of Ali and Fatima . He was born in 626 AD. He was named in a ceremony similar to the one held for his elder brother Hasan in the presence of the Prophet Muhammad.

Muharram Ceremony in Presence of Iran's Leader

The second night of mourning ceremony on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain was held in presence of Ayatollah Khamenei at Imam Khomeini's Hosseinieh.

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.

Bahraini Shiite Clerics Interrogated Ahead of Ashura

At least four Bahraini Shiite clerics have been summoned for questioning by authorities in the lead-up to the annual Ashura commemorations.

Saudi Forces Attack on Tents, Mourners of Imam Hussein (A.S) in Qatif

Security forces in Saudi Arabia attacked on reception sites of Imam Hussain’s (AS) mourners in Qa’if, on the eve of the Muharram. Armed forces of the country, riding on armored cars, ruined these places.

First Day of The Muharram in Najaf

WHEN IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE HOLY MONTH OF MUHARRAM OF 1440 AH?

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