Iranians participate in a prayer ceremony
Iranians participate in a prayer ceremony
Thousands of Iranian Shiite beat their heads as they raise their wooden stick as symbol of their readiness to fight blasphemy at an ancient and religious area Ardahal near city of Kashan about 186 miles (300 km) southeast of Tehran, Iran on October 3, 2008. The commemoration is held annually on the fourth Friday of September near his mausoleum. The ceremonies are named "Rug Washing" in the local jargon because the body of the martyred Shia saint was wrapped up in one before it was buried.The rug woven by the people of Kashan -- well-known for their rug weaving skill-- had been originally given to Sultan-Ali when he was alive to use as a praying rug. The rug used in these ceremonies is a replica of the original. (UPI Photo/Mohammad Kheirkhah)
OTR:
IRN20081003101
Date:
October 03, 2008
Object Name:
IRAN RELIGION
Keywords:
NEWS
Category:
International News
Supplemental Codes:
Religion




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