During the Achura celebration we went to the city's cemetery where martyrs of the war against Iraq are buried, and witnessed many gathering to pay respect to their lost family or friends, burning candles or bringing flowers.
Tag Archives: Isfahan
Water Pipe Smokers in Isfahan
These guys actually really were under the bridge (previous picture was more like over the bridge…) And sorry for this long time without post, but we’re now back to normal posting frequency!
Under the (Isfahan) Bridge
Part of Isfahan's unique atmosphere comes from the Zayandeh River, traversing the city from west to east. The bridges over the river include some of the nicest architecture in Isfahan. The oldest bridge is the "Pol-e Shahrestan," which was probably built in the 12th century.
Remembering Husayn
Several times during the course of the 3 days masses of people gathered to pray, occupying the whole central city Square in front of the Imam Mosque.
Isfahanis
While in Isfahan for Ashura, I had the chance to meet a group of extremely nice and welcoming local people, involved in an organization which aims was to inform foreigners on the paricular customs and culture revolving around the Ashura
The Day Husayn Was Killed
One of the most - if not the most - important religious celebration for Shia Muslims is Ashura. It comemorates the killing of Husayn, the son of Ali and grandson of The Prophet, at the battle of Karbala.
Isfahan
Isfahan is probably the most interesting city in Iran. “Naqsh-e Jagan” the central city square, is a trully amazing sight, with perfectly preserved historical Safavid buidlings on three of its four sides. Drawing of the square by Cornelis de Bruijn,“Voyages de Corneille le Brun par la … Read More →
Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque
I will be uploading some more pics from Iran in the next few days. Here is the first one, the inside of the main dome of the Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque, one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan … Read More →