Shiite Muslims mourn in the squares and streets their hands in a certain rhythm called 'sine vurmak' and sing hymns at the commemoration ceremonies in Iran held for the anniversary of the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Imam Hussein, and his 72 companions in Karbala.
Shiite Muslims commemorate Imam Hussein by singing hymns called 'nohe' in small groups called 'deste' on Tasua night and Asura day. Some groups beat themselves with their hands in a certain rhythm called 'sine vurmak' (beating the chest). Some groups beating themselves with a wooden stick.
Group leaders guide the group by giving rhythm to the chants. Shiite Muslims attend commemoration ceremonies by dressing in black due to mourning. The name of these commemoration programs is generally called 'Sahsey' (Shah Hussein).
TABRIZ, EAST AZERBAIJAN, IRAN ON JULY 27, 2023 PHOTOS FROM THE TASUA COMMEMORATION
A view of the place Ehsan (treat) where food and drink were distributed as a treat on the streets at the Tasua commemoration ceremony, one day before the Day of Ashura, the 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom. July 27, 2023.
A child, in Tabriz, Iran on July 27, 2023, lights a candle to being a light for Imam Hussein on Tasua Day, the day before Ashura, the 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom.
A young girl, in Tabriz, Iran on July 27, 2023, lights a candle to bring 'a light for Imam Hussein' at the Tasua commemoration, the 1384th anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, and 72 of his companions in Karbala.
Children light candles, in Tabriz, Iran on July 27, 2023, bringing 'a light for Imam Hussein' on Tasua Day the 1384th anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, and 72 of his companions in Karbala.
The head of the group gives rhythm to the hymns sung by small groups, called 'deste', in the Tasua commemoration ceremony, one day before the Day of Ashura, 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom, in Tabriz, Iran on July 27, 2023. On Tasua, the ninth day of Muharram, Shiite Muslims in black mourn in squares and mosques.
A man reacts, at the Tasua commemoration, in Tabriz, Iran on July 27, 2023, the day before Asura Day, the 1384th anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, and 72 of his companions in Karbala. On Tasua, the ninth day of Muharram, Shiite Muslims in black mourn in squares and mosques.
Shiite Muslims in Tabriz, Iran on July 27, 2023, sing hymns in small groups called 'deste' at the Tasua commemoration, the day before Asura Day, the 1384th anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.
Shiite Muslims in Tabriz, Iran on July 27, 2023, sing hymns in small groups called 'deste' at the Tasua commemoration, the day before Asura Day, the 1384th anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.
Shiite Muslims in Iran, sing hymns and beat themselves in a certain rhythm with stick called 'sine vurmak' (hit the breast) in small groups called 'deste'. On Tasua, the ninth day of Muharram, Shiite Muslims, dressed in black, mourn in squares and mosques on the 1384th anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, and his 72 companions in Karbala.
ARDABIL, ARDABIL, IRAN ON JULY 28, 2023 PHOTOS FROM THE ASHURA DAY COMMEMORATION
Image of a car covered in mud and earth in Bostanabad, Iran, on the day of Ashura, the 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom. July 28, 2023.
Shiite Muslims in Ardabil lights a candle to being a light for Imam Hussein on Ashura Day the 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom. Shiite Muslims in black mourn in squares and mosques on Ashura, the teenth day of Muharram.
Shiite Muslims in Ardabil lights a candle to being a light for Imam Hussein on Ashura Day the 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom. Shiite Muslims in black mourn in squares and mosques on Ashura, the teenth day of Muharram.
A child in Ardabil, Iran on July 28, 2023, lights a candle to bring 'a light for Imam Hussein' on Ashura Day the 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom. Shiite Muslims light candles bringing 'a light for Imam Hussein' on the Day of Ashura, unique to the city of Ardabil.
A view of a family taking a selfie with their mobile phone in Ardabil. Shiite Muslims light candles to be a light for Imam Hussein on the Day of Ashura, unique to the city of Ardabil.
ZENJAN, ZENJAN, IRAN ON JULY 29, 2023 PHOTOS FROM the day after the Day of Ashura COMMEMORATION
People in Zanjan look at the calf arriving at Enghelab Square in Zanjan, the day after the Day of Ashura, the 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom. As a tradition, Shiite Muslims will slaughter the calf they bring to the square and cook for the commemoration ceremonies that will take place the next day.
Shiite Muslims in Zanjan walk on the day after Ashura, the 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom, while Zencan Enghelab Square is cooled with rosewater.
A man in Zanjan leads the a sheep to slaughter the day after the Day of Ashura, the 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom. As a tradition, Shiite Muslims will slaughter the sheep, goats and calves they bring to the squares and cook for the commemoration ceremonies that will take place the next day.
A man lights a fire at Enghelab Square in Zanjan to avoid the evil eye, the day after the Day of Ashura, the 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom.
Shiite Muslims in Zanjan take the sheep and goats that come to the Zanjan Enghelab square to slaughter on the day after the Day of Ashura, the 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom. As a tradition, Shiite Muslims will slaughter the sheep, goats and calves they bring to the squares and cook for the commemoration ceremonies that will take place the next day.
Shiite Muslims in Iran sing hymns in Enghelab Square in Zanjan, the day after the Day of Ashura, the 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom.
Shiite Muslims in Iran attend commemoration ceremonies in Zanjan Enghelab Square, the day after the Day of Ashura, the 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom.
Shiite Muslims in Zanjan, Iran, on July 29, 2023, commemorate Imam Hussein by singing hymns, the day after the Day of Ashura, the 1384th anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.
Shiite Muslims in Iran commemorate Imam Hussein by singing hymns in Zanjan Enghelab Square, the day after the Day of Ashura, the 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom.
Shiite Muslims in Iran, on the day after the Day of Ashura, the 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom, sing hymns in Zanjan Enghelab Square and beat themselves in a certain rhythm called 'sine vurmak'.
A child attends the commemoration ceremonies in Zenjan Enghelab Square, the day after the Day of Ashura, the 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom.
Shiite Muslims in Zanjan watch the commemoration ceremonies in Enghelab Square in Zanjan, the day after the Day of Ashura, the 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom.
A man reacts, at commemorations in Enghelab Square, Zanjan, Iran, on July 29, 2023, the day after the Day of Ashura, the 1384th anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.
On the day after the Day of Ashura, the 1384th anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom, a man sing hymns in Enghelab Square, Zanjan, Iran, on July 29, 2023, and beating themselves in a certain rhythm called 'sine vurmak.'
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