The birth anniversary of His Holiness Nour Ali Shah the second, great late Qutb of Nematollahi Gonabadi Sufi order was being celebrated on 17 Rabi al-Thani (lunar calendar) in Shiraz’s Nezam prison.According to a report by Majzooban Noor, on 24th of Bahman 1392 coinciding with 17th Rabi al-Thani 1435 (17th February 2014) imprisoned Dervish, […]
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HAFT SEEN
Haftsin (Haft Sin) denoting ‘seven items beginning with the letter sin (S)’, is one of the components of the rituals of the New Year’s Day festival observed by most Iranians.
Iranian Traditions and Celebrations:CHAHAR-SHANBEH SOORI
By: Massoume Price Revised and edited by CAIS Last Wednesday of the Iranian year know as Chahar Shanbeh Soori (Čahār Šanbé Sūrī – usually pronounced Čāršambé-sūrī), the eve of which is marked by special customs and rituals, most notably jumping over fire.