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Qajar-era Muharram rituals in rare English travelogues at AQR’s library
Two 19th-century British accounts, kept at the library of Astan Quds Razavi, highlight the emotional depth and social reach of Iranian mourning traditions for Muharram during Qajar dynasty.
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Imam Reza Shrine holds Shaam-e Ghariban ritual
Spiritual ceremony of Imam Hossein’s (AS) Shaam-e Ghariban (literally translated as Evening of Strangers) was held in Imam Reza Shrine having Ayatollah Ahmad Marvi, Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), and a number of provincial and national officials in attendance.
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Ashura Maqtal Khani ritual held at Imam Reza Shrine
Ashura’s traditional ritual of Maqtal Khani was held by Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Alamolhoda, Leader’s representative in Khorasan Razavi province, in Imam Reza Shrine on the tenth day of Muharram.
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Benefactors donate rosewater for Tasua, Ashura rituals
To mark the mourning days of Tasua and Ashura, a group of benefactors donated 1,500 kilograms of pure Kashan rosewater for perfuming the courtyards of Imam Reza Shrine. The fragrant offering was used to scent the sacred spaces during the peak of mourning ceremonies, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere for the thousands of pilgrims gathered to commemorate the sacrifices of Karbala.
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Ashura night sermon held at Imam Reza shrine
On Saturday night, July 5, 2025, the traditional Ashura night sermon – traditional Khotbeh Khani recitation ceremony – was held in Prophet’s Courtyard of Imam Reza shrine. The ceremony was attended by Ayat. Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, along with shrine servants and pilgrims. As part of this long-standing ritual, participants gathered to recite the special sermon of Ashura night, honoring the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his companions.