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Misconceptions about the Tragedy of Karbala

A number of misconceptions about the tragedy of Karbala have been popularized by, of all people, Muslim scholars.

Kerbela Provides Ashura Pilgrims with 1500 Free Services

In the month of Muharram, many free-service booths are installed in the holy city of Kerbela to offer free services and free medical attention to Ashura pilgrims.

Iran Holds Muharram Ceremony on Ashura

Iranian people across the country hold Muharram mourning ceremony on Ashura to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions.

Noha/Latmiya : Life in Ashura

Noha/Latmiya : Life in Ashura by Haidar Jaizany

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.

Abd Al-Rahman Ibn Abd Rabbah Al-Ansari Al-Khazraji

Abd Al-Rahman Ibn Abd Rabbah Al-Ansari Al-Khazraji: The Companion of Imam Hussayn (P) who was also one of those who testified to hear the Holy Prophet.

The Truth About Imam Hussain’s Revolution

Different phenomena vary as to their realities. Similarly, every uprising or revolt is unique as to the truth/s underlying its eruption

Ziyarat Al-Hussain by Mohammed Abbas Karim

Ziyarat Al-Hussain by Nouri Sardar ft. Mohammed Abbas Karim/a Noha/Latmiya in English

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.

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