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Binesh Institute for Persian Studies, Evanston, USA

ABSTRACT

Persian Passion Play (Ta‘ziya), the most important Shiite religious ritual, performed by non-professional actors and musicians, is based on the martyrdom of the third Shiite Imam, Husein, and his companions at Karbala (in 680). This paper aims to introduce a wide range of sources, both books and articles, on the history, music, actors, and arrangements of ta‘ziya performance in Iran from 1971 onwards. It includes a number of titles of ta‘ziya manuscripts, and the place of performance. The article contains traveler accounts from sixteen century onwards and the translations of ta‘ziya texts in European languages. 

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Ta‘ziya, Martyrdom of Imam Husein, ta‘ziya in Persian literature, history, music, manuscripts, travellers’ accounts

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