kombizz kashani
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Life continues even during this holy month of Muharram.
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Daily Life During Month of Muharram
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Life continues even during this holy month of Muharram.
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Hi Kombizz,
Sadly, most of us are ignorant of the holy month of Muharram. Is it part of the calendar for all Muslims, Shiite, Sunni or others? Is it different in Iran?
What is the origin and significence today that might impact on daily life.
I see 4 figures and a passing car. There's a sign, perhaps in Farsi?
At present, we have no concept on how this holy month might effect the life of these passers-by and how do you know their lives coninue as usual?
Is this a surprising thing that they walk in the streets or someone drives? Are they supposed to be praying?
Also, one last thing: who's the person shown in the poster with a glow around his head?
Asher
Sadly, most of us are ignorant of the holy month of Muharram. Is it part of the calendar for all Muslims, Shiite, Sunni or others? Is it different in Iran?
What is the origin and significence today that might impact on daily life.
I see 4 figures and a passing car. There's a sign, perhaps in Farsi?
At present, we have no concept on how this holy month might effect the life of these passers-by and how do you know their lives coninue as usual?
Is this a surprising thing that they walk in the streets or someone drives? Are they supposed to be praying?
Also, one last thing: who's the person shown in the poster with a glow around his head?
Asher
kombizz kashani
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I am not very surprised about this matter because most of people in the Western hemisphere are Christian and for sure they do not know much about the Islam and it's belief.
I am sure as the world get smaller and smaller thanks to different mass communication technologies, people get closer to each other and sooner or later could face with their different beliefs, customs and traditions.
If you are interested to read more about the Holy month of Muharram, Ashura, Imam Hussain (Peace Be Upon Him), his revolution, then check the following site:
Holy month of Muharram
Namaste'
I am sure as the world get smaller and smaller thanks to different mass communication technologies, people get closer to each other and sooner or later could face with their different beliefs, customs and traditions.
If you are interested to read more about the Holy month of Muharram, Ashura, Imam Hussain (Peace Be Upon Him), his revolution, then check the following site:
Holy month of Muharram
Namaste'
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Greeting, Kombizz, for the period you are celebrating!
So if that's the case, then why not explain the text on the banner yourself? Since you know it's unlikely many people can even recognize the script or the difference between that and Urdu or Hindi script, why not just explain in the first place! Of course people want to know!
I am sure as the world get smaller and smaller thanks to different mass communication technologies, people get closer to each other and sooner or later could face with their different beliefs, customs and traditions.[/close]
They still will not be able to read Sanskrit, Farsi, Armenian text or other than Roman text.
Your reference, BTW, is locked in religious terminology and not easy to follow.
Just share with us an additional portion of knowledge with each new picture!
Asher
BTW, am I correct that the period refers to the death of an important religious figure in Kabala and he is revered by all Islam or more so by Shiites and not by Sunni? Is the poster in Arabic or Farsi?
So if that's the case, then why not explain the text on the banner yourself? Since you know it's unlikely many people can even recognize the script or the difference between that and Urdu or Hindi script, why not just explain in the first place! Of course people want to know!
I am sure as the world get smaller and smaller thanks to different mass communication technologies, people get closer to each other and sooner or later could face with their different beliefs, customs and traditions.[/close]
They still will not be able to read Sanskrit, Farsi, Armenian text or other than Roman text.
Your reference, BTW, is locked in religious terminology and not easy to follow.
Just share with us an additional portion of knowledge with each new picture!
Asher
BTW, am I correct that the period refers to the death of an important religious figure in Kabala and he is revered by all Islam or more so by Shiites and not by Sunni? Is the poster in Arabic or Farsi?
kombizz kashani
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First of all the monrh of Muharram is not now ! That image was taken long time ago, exactly 2 years ago. Usually Muharram happens in mid-January roughly. It is not a month of celebration. It is the month of mourning and remembrance of Imam Hussain (pbuh) revolution.
The banner say: Ya aba abdullah ul Hussain (meansImam Hussain (pbuh) ).
What I am trying to show in my images is although it is month of sadness, but people still do their daily routine.
Hope this short explanation help you about this image.
The banner say: Ya aba abdullah ul Hussain (meansImam Hussain (pbuh) ).
What I am trying to show in my images is although it is month of sadness, but people still do their daily routine.
Hope this short explanation help you about this image.
KrisCarnmarker
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Hi Kombizz,
If I may take a slight detour.
I am curious as to how you go about your street photography, and how your subjects react to your photography. When I lived in Saudi Arabia, I wouldn't even dream of photographing on the streets. Of course, all types of cameras were banned, even mobile phones with cameras (which would be confiscated at customs). Things have changed since I moved, but people tell me they are very, very careful and avoid people photography. The exception to this seems to be Saudi women photographers, who get a some leeway.
The UAE is (mostly) much more liberal, but it is recommended that street photographers avoid photographing the local women.
So how does it work in Iran?
If I may take a slight detour.
I am curious as to how you go about your street photography, and how your subjects react to your photography. When I lived in Saudi Arabia, I wouldn't even dream of photographing on the streets. Of course, all types of cameras were banned, even mobile phones with cameras (which would be confiscated at customs). Things have changed since I moved, but people tell me they are very, very careful and avoid people photography. The exception to this seems to be Saudi women photographers, who get a some leeway.
The UAE is (mostly) much more liberal, but it is recommended that street photographers avoid photographing the local women.
So how does it work in Iran?
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Thanks for clarifying the timing of the month of Muharram. Is that the name of a lunar month itself or a period about that time?
Imam Hussain (pbuh) means what?
Asher
KrisCarnmarker
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Asher, pbuh means Peace Be Upon Him
kombizz kashani
New member
Muharram derive from the word of Harram.
As Kris wrote, 'pbuh' means Peace Be Upon Him.
As Kris wrote, 'pbuh' means Peace Be Upon Him.
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Thanks,
Glad to learn!
Asher
Glad to learn!
Asher
Georg R. Baumann
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Hi Asher,
The anniversary is called Ashura (10th), if you check battle of Karbala, you get there.
Of course, the story also gloryfies the battle, and of course, Husayn ibn Ali killed 900 soldiers all by himself, right. His martyrdom is widely interpreted by Shi'a as a symbol of the struggle against injustice, tyranny, and oppression.
However, the events are strongly disputed as they were colored over the decades with romanticism and exeggeration, in other words, the usual "Opium for the people".
The anniversary is called Ashura (10th), if you check battle of Karbala, you get there.
Of course, the story also gloryfies the battle, and of course, Husayn ibn Ali killed 900 soldiers all by himself, right. His martyrdom is widely interpreted by Shi'a as a symbol of the struggle against injustice, tyranny, and oppression.
However, the events are strongly disputed as they were colored over the decades with romanticism and exeggeration, in other words, the usual "Opium for the people".