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Tasua and Ashura in Shia culture are not just two days of historical mourning; rather, they are two major symbols of the sacred, moral, and social memory of the Shia.
Jun 25, 08:06 AM
Simultaneous with the arrival of Ashura noon, the people of Khousf perform an ancient and deeply rooted ceremony called "Shovel Beating," demonstrating their devotion to the martyrs of Karbala; this ritual is over 500 years old and has been registered as an intangible national heritage and a prominent event in Iran's tourism calendar.
Jun 25, 07:51 AM
Isfahan - IRNA - Ashura in the realm of Iranian art is not merely a bloody half-day or a calendar event; rather, it is a spring and volcanic source of lofty human concepts seen throughout the Iranian art garden. In this eternal connection, the Karbala epic gives depth, meaning, and sanctity to Iranian art, and the miraculous hand of art carves wings of beauty and delicacy so that the spirit of this epic remains alive, pulsating, and shining like dust-free mirrors in every era.
Jun 25, 07:13 AM
The head of the Communications and International Affairs Center of Tehran Municipality mentioned that predictions for 'Zaayersara' and 'Zaayershar' accommodations for travelers have been made, and stated: no service stations will be established along the main path of the ceremony.
Jun 25, 06:11 AM
Iranian art throughout history has always drawn inspiration from religious, mystical, and epic concepts, and among these, Ashura, as one of the deepest and most influential cultural concepts, has provided a platform for creating some of Iran's most enduring works of art.
Jun 25, 05:22 AM