Traditions and Rituals
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Yalda Night, celebration of longest night of year
TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Every year, on 30 Azar in the Iranian calendar that falls on December 21 this year, Iranians celebrate the arrival of winter, the renewal of the sun, and the victory of light over darkness on Yalda Night.
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Holy month of Ramadan rituals in Iran
TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Millions of Muslims in Iran and around the world have marked the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.
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By: Pantea Nikzad
Traditional wedding ceremony in Sar Agha Seyed village
TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The wedding ceremony is held in Sar Agha Seyed village of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran with special rituals. This ceremony lasts for several days. Almost all of the villagers are invited to the wedding ceremony.
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‘Ramazunike’; unique Ramadan tradition in SE Iran
TEHRAN, May. 01 (MNA) – A land full of cultures, Iran enjoys different traditions for every occasion, including the Islamic month of Ramadan.
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By: Faranak Bakhtiari
COVID-19 shadow on Sadeh
TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – The Zoroastrian Festival of Sadeh, like other big celebrations worldwide affected by the coronavirus pandemic, was held in Iran on Friday with a limited audience under strict health protocols.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Yalda Night, celebration of longest night of year
TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Every year, on 30 Azar in Iranian calendar that falls on December 20 this year, Iranians celebrate the arrival of winter, the renewal of the sun and the victory of light over darkness on Yalda Night.
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Yazd, tourism center during Muharram ceremonies
TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The Muharram mourning ceremonies in commemoration of Imam Hussein (PBUH) have become a tourist attraction across the central province of Iran, Yazd.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
'Sizdah Be-dar', celebration to bid farewell to Nowruz
TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – An Iranian National Nature Day, locally known as ‘Sizdah Be-dar’, is held on the 13th day of Farvardin (the first month of the Iranian calendar) to bid farewell to Nowruz holidays.
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By: Aryan Nasrollahi
Traditional ‘Pir Shalyar’ rituals in Kordestan prov.
SANANDAJ, Feb. 01 (MNA) – The festival of Pir Shalyar is an old traditional ceremony in Kordestan province, Iran. It is held in the 40th day of winter. The celebration is held in three stages, each in a day of three consecutive weeks. In Sanandaj, the traditional rituals of ‘Pir Shalyar’ are held in the winter season every year. This traditional ritual is an objective symbol of the active participation of people on various social and cultural occasions which dates back to many years ago.
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By: Shahab Ghayoumi
Ritual play “Khazan-e-Arghavan” goes on stage in Tehran
TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The ritual play entitled “Khazan-e-Arghavan” went on stage in Tehran’s Ebn-e-Sina Cultural House on Tuesday on the occasion of the anniversary of the martyrdom of Hazrat Zahra (SA), the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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By: Marjohn Sheikhi
Yalda Night, or how Iranians celebrate the winter solstice
TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Yalda Night (or Shab-e Yalda; also, Shab-e Chelleh) is an ancient Persian festival, which basically celebrates the coming of the winter solstice: the longest and darkest night of the year.
