Travel to Iran in Muharram is More Than You Think!

Travel to Iran in Muharram

Travel to Iran in Muharram is so Much More Than You Think!

Travel to Iran in Muharram provides you with one of the most different and memorable experiences of your life. Iran is undoubtedly a country that you shouldn’t miss visiting, as it is the hub of so many cultural and historical heritages from an old and valuable history. Each of the cities of Iran has something to present to you, and by seeing which you are going to be very surprised. At the same time, you can learn a lot about one of the oldest histories of the world and the all amazing stories of it.

But today, we are not here to talk about the natural and usual attractions of Iran. We’re here to tell you about one of the most prominent religious ceremonies, which is conducted this month all over the country, and that is called Muharram. You might have heard about the ceremony before. Also, it is called Ashura and Tasooa. Regardless of the title, they all indicate a common story and event, which is ranked as somehow the most important event in Muslim history. If you want to know more about the event and to see whether you should visit Iran during this time or not, follow us until the end.

Travel to Iran in Muharram

Muharram is a ceremony that is mostly held in the memory and under the name of Imam Hussain (as), who has been killed with his companions in Karbala by the cruel Yazid. In this month, and exactly on the 9th and 10th days, or let’s say, Ashura and Tasooa, Iranians cry for their sorrow and respect them. Muslims, especially Shias, believe that their Imam has died for something valuable and, because of that, respect the reason with their ceremony. In addition, they want to keep his memory alive, and Shias do so every year not only in Iran but also in any other part of the world.

That being said, the ceremony is very great and spectacular, as it should be qualified enough for the martyr Imam. Moreover, Shias believe that Imam Hussain is the real host of the ceremony, and they are just some representatives that host on his behalf. So, they try to do it the best, and as a result, every year, we can observe some of the rarest and greatest ceremonies ever held all over the country. That’s why we recommend and invite you to travel to Iran in Muharram to experience such a unique event.

Travel to Iran in Muharram

Muharram in Cities of Iran

The Muharram mourning is now integrated with the culture and mores of different cities of Iran. Each of Iran’s cities has its own style and way of mourning and holding this great ceremony, which results in each of them is spectacular in its own ways. On the other hand, many of the mourning traditions of different cities have so many things in common, and they are similar to some extent. Mourning groups, Ta’ziah, raising and holding ‘Alam’ or a banner and flag, palm, and providing a votive food or a vow are some of the traditions that are still respected in different cities of Iran. At times, the traditions and customs are so attractive that they not only draw people from all over the country but also from other countries of the world to Iran. In the following, we will tell you about each of the customs regarding Muharram from different parts of Iran in order for you to know why you should travel to Iran in Muharram.

Khorramabad’s Rubbing Mud

As the first traditional ceremony that you can see in Muharram in Iran, let us introduce the act of rubbing mud on the body to you. The best place to see this ceremony is the city of Khorramabad, while people do it in other parts of Iran as well. In this tradition, the mourners become so upset and lose their control so much that they pour and rub mud and dust on their heads and face, and then they start beating on their heads and chest. It is a picture of Imam Hussain’s mourners in Muharram in Iran, especially Tasooa and Ashura days. This symbolic ceremony starts on the 7th day of Muharram. Men take a bath in the morning of the day, and after they shave their heads and faces, they start mourning with clean clothes.

Tabriz’s Shaah Hussain (Hussain the King)

One of the other magnificent ceremonies being held on Imam Hussain’s mourning days is Tabriz ‘Shaah Hussain.’ The tradition starts a few days before Muharram and continues to Ashura’s noon. If you travel to Iran in Muharram and they go to Tabriz, you can see that in this ceremony, mourners who wear black clothes stand beside each other and make a human chain by putting one of their hands on the back of each other. Then they move a specific wood from their head to their feet with their other hand. They do the movement along with saying Shaah Hussain. The tradition, which is very beautiful to be seen, is an iconic manner; that being said that it seems like mourners are having a trip to Karbala to accompany their martyr Imam.

Yazd’s Carrying Palm

Carrying Palm (Nakhl Gardaani) is one of the most prominent and famous traditions of Muharram in Tasooa and Ashura and in different countries. While all of the traditions are being held in every city in Iran, we are trying to recommend you to visit a city in which you are able to see the most glorious ceremony in comparison to the other cities. For this tradition – of carrying palm, Yazd is the best city that you can visit. But what is a palm? Palm is a giant wooden structure which is covered with mirrors and designed with colorful fabrics. Carrying palm or Nakh Gardaani is an iconic custom being held generally at the noon or sunset of the Ashura day. The people who are carrying the palm are seemingly carrying the body of Imam Hussain (as) after the noon of Ashura to bury him. You can be a visitor to such a significant ceremony if you travel to Iran in Muharram.

Plus, all of the mourning ceremony in Yazd is not limited to carrying the palm. Mourning in Hosseiniyeh and holly places of this city is combined with Noha (singing a religious and specific poem) and SineZani (beating chest with a rhyme). There are lots of other traditions in the city as well, among which carrying palm is the most spectacular one.

Travel to Iran in Muharram

Abyaneh’s Mourning Rituals

Abyaneh, a village in the city of Isfahan, is another region whose tradition and customs have become famous. The city is one of the best cities that you shouldn’t miss visiting. Brick houses, old and narrow alleys, and the traditional atmosphere of the whole village are the things that make Abyaneh one of the most important touristic places in Iran. Abyaneh’s people always have their traditional clothes, which is a kind of rare thing not only in Iran but also in many other places of the world. If you travel to Iran in Muharram and visit Abyaneh, you see them wearing their traditional clothes even at that time.

The main mourning ceremony in Abyaneh starts from Tasooa night with Zaakeri tradition. Zaakeri is a word with a similar meaning to another word Zekr, which means recitation and mention. In this tradition of Abyaneh, people point out the disaster recitation on this night. Also, tomorrow morning is the time for roaming around ceremony in which people of the village start their way from the Imamzadeh village and visit people’s houses that have lost someone of their beloved ones in the past year. They also host and welcome them as much as they can. Like Yazd, there are also other ceremonies being held in this village like carrying the palm, Sham-e-Ghariban, ShaadaaGardaani (carrying the happiness), and so on.

The Final Thought

Travel to Iran in Muharram can give you one of the most different and special times of your life. You shouldn’t miss visiting Iran at all, as it has lots of wonders to surprise you with. You can travel to the country whenever you want and visit it however, Muharram is one of the best times that you can have a trip to Iran. Before Muharram gets started, the streets and alleys of different cities of the country get a mournful color.

People from different cities get ready based on their culture and traditions to hold and conduct ceremonies and manners regarding mourning for their martyr Imam, Imam Hussain (as). While every region has its own way of mourning, a similar and common soul rules over all of them, and they share one single core and soul. The soul is, as you can guess, the respect and love for Imam Hussain and his companions. We have introduced all of the cities in which you can find the greatest ceremonies, while even if you can’t get yourself to those cities, you are also able to experience them in any city you’re in.

Travel to Iran in Muharram is More Than You Think!

Travel to Iran in Muharram

Travel to Iran in Muharram is so Much More Than You Think!

Travel to Iran in Muharram provides you with one of the most different and memorable experiences of your life. Iran is undoubtedly a country that you shouldn’t miss visiting, as it is the hub of so many cultural and historical heritages from an old and valuable history. Each of the cities of Iran has something to present to you, and by seeing which you are going to be very surprised. At the same time, you can learn a lot about one of the oldest histories of the world and the all amazing stories of it.

But today, we are not here to talk about the natural and usual attractions of Iran. We’re here to tell you about one of the most prominent religious ceremonies, which is conducted this month all over the country, and that is called Muharram. You might have heard about the ceremony before. Also, it is called Ashura and Tasooa. Regardless of the title, they all indicate a common story and event, which is ranked as somehow the most important event in Muslim history. If you want to know more about the event and to see whether you should visit Iran during this time or not, follow us until the end.

Travel to Iran in Muharram

Muharram is a ceremony that is mostly held in the memory and under the name of Imam Hussain (as), who has been killed with his companions in Karbala by the cruel Yazid. In this month, and exactly on the 9th and 10th days, or let’s say, Ashura and Tasooa, Iranians cry for their sorrow and respect them. Muslims, especially Shias, believe that their Imam has died for something valuable and, because of that, respect the reason with their ceremony. In addition, they want to keep his memory alive, and Shias do so every year not only in Iran but also in any other part of the world.

That being said, the ceremony is very great and spectacular, as it should be qualified enough for the martyr Imam. Moreover, Shias believe that Imam Hussain is the real host of the ceremony, and they are just some representatives that host on his behalf. So, they try to do it the best, and as a result, every year, we can observe some of the rarest and greatest ceremonies ever held all over the country. That’s why we recommend and invite you to travel to Iran in Muharram to experience such a unique event.

Travel to Iran in Muharram

Muharram in Cities of Iran

The Muharram mourning is now integrated with the culture and mores of different cities of Iran. Each of Iran’s cities has its own style and way of mourning and holding this great ceremony, which results in each of them is spectacular in its own ways. On the other hand, many of the mourning traditions of different cities have so many things in common, and they are similar to some extent. Mourning groups, Ta’ziah, raising and holding ‘Alam’ or a banner and flag, palm, and providing a votive food or a vow are some of the traditions that are still respected in different cities of Iran. At times, the traditions and customs are so attractive that they not only draw people from all over the country but also from other countries of the world to Iran. In the following, we will tell you about each of the customs regarding Muharram from different parts of Iran in order for you to know why you should travel to Iran in Muharram.

Khorramabad’s Rubbing Mud

As the first traditional ceremony that you can see in Muharram in Iran, let us introduce the act of rubbing mud on the body to you. The best place to see this ceremony is the city of Khorramabad, while people do it in other parts of Iran as well. In this tradition, the mourners become so upset and lose their control so much that they pour and rub mud and dust on their heads and face, and then they start beating on their heads and chest. It is a picture of Imam Hussain’s mourners in Muharram in Iran, especially Tasooa and Ashura days. This symbolic ceremony starts on the 7th day of Muharram. Men take a bath in the morning of the day, and after they shave their heads and faces, they start mourning with clean clothes.

Tabriz’s Shaah Hussain (Hussain the King)

One of the other magnificent ceremonies being held on Imam Hussain’s mourning days is Tabriz ‘Shaah Hussain.’ The tradition starts a few days before Muharram and continues to Ashura’s noon. If you travel to Iran in Muharram and they go to Tabriz, you can see that in this ceremony, mourners who wear black clothes stand beside each other and make a human chain by putting one of their hands on the back of each other. Then they move a specific wood from their head to their feet with their other hand. They do the movement along with saying Shaah Hussain. The tradition, which is very beautiful to be seen, is an iconic manner; that being said that it seems like mourners are having a trip to Karbala to accompany their martyr Imam.

Yazd’s Carrying Palm

Carrying Palm (Nakhl Gardaani) is one of the most prominent and famous traditions of Muharram in Tasooa and Ashura and in different countries. While all of the traditions are being held in every city in Iran, we are trying to recommend you to visit a city in which you are able to see the most glorious ceremony in comparison to the other cities. For this tradition – of carrying palm, Yazd is the best city that you can visit. But what is a palm? Palm is a giant wooden structure which is covered with mirrors and designed with colorful fabrics. Carrying palm or Nakh Gardaani is an iconic custom being held generally at the noon or sunset of the Ashura day. The people who are carrying the palm are seemingly carrying the body of Imam Hussain (as) after the noon of Ashura to bury him. You can be a visitor to such a significant ceremony if you travel to Iran in Muharram.

Plus, all of the mourning ceremony in Yazd is not limited to carrying the palm. Mourning in Hosseiniyeh and holly places of this city is combined with Noha (singing a religious and specific poem) and SineZani (beating chest with a rhyme). There are lots of other traditions in the city as well, among which carrying palm is the most spectacular one.

Travel to Iran in Muharram

Abyaneh’s Mourning Rituals

Abyaneh, a village in the city of Isfahan, is another region whose tradition and customs have become famous. The city is one of the best cities that you shouldn’t miss visiting. Brick houses, old and narrow alleys, and the traditional atmosphere of the whole village are the things that make Abyaneh one of the most important touristic places in Iran. Abyaneh’s people always have their traditional clothes, which is a kind of rare thing not only in Iran but also in many other places of the world. If you travel to Iran in Muharram and visit Abyaneh, you see them wearing their traditional clothes even at that time.

The main mourning ceremony in Abyaneh starts from Tasooa night with Zaakeri tradition. Zaakeri is a word with a similar meaning to another word Zekr, which means recitation and mention. In this tradition of Abyaneh, people point out the disaster recitation on this night. Also, tomorrow morning is the time for roaming around ceremony in which people of the village start their way from the Imamzadeh village and visit people’s houses that have lost someone of their beloved ones in the past year. They also host and welcome them as much as they can. Like Yazd, there are also other ceremonies being held in this village like carrying the palm, Sham-e-Ghariban, ShaadaaGardaani (carrying the happiness), and so on.

The Final Thought

Travel to Iran in Muharram can give you one of the most different and special times of your life. You shouldn’t miss visiting Iran at all, as it has lots of wonders to surprise you with. You can travel to the country whenever you want and visit it however, Muharram is one of the best times that you can have a trip to Iran. Before Muharram gets started, the streets and alleys of different cities of the country get a mournful color.

People from different cities get ready based on their culture and traditions to hold and conduct ceremonies and manners regarding mourning for their martyr Imam, Imam Hussain (as). While every region has its own way of mourning, a similar and common soul rules over all of them, and they share one single core and soul. The soul is, as you can guess, the respect and love for Imam Hussain and his companions. We have introduced all of the cities in which you can find the greatest ceremonies, while even if you can’t get yourself to those cities, you are also able to experience them in any city you’re in.

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