This ceremony is performed when the rain fail to fall. The chief prayer leader arranges such that the congregation assembles at the public place for prayers or (Mossallah) for this event. Groups of children are sent out amongst the inhabitants to collect ...
The believes regarding the winds of Zaar came all the way from Ethiopia to the Islamic land. "Hawa" people where those who involved by one of these winds. These are so to speak evil winds that possess a person, who then has to be freed from it by the ...
This ritual is performed during a drought. The ritual is in such a way that the inhabitants of a village select a person and call him 'Galin'. Galin is then changes into Shepherds clothing along with a beard made of sheep wool and a straw hat with two ...
This ritual is usually performed on Wednesday nights. People (both men and women) adorn themselves with special attire and shower themselves with special perfume in order to get ready for this occasion, which also entails dancing.
A week before this ...
Located in the Ab Band region, on the bank of the river and in the foot hills of the Darab Mount, this promenade annually attracts many people due to its natural beauty and eye-catching landscapes.
These three fire temples are at a distance of 50 m. from each other. Moqaddasi has called these effects "Katibeh Alamjous" or the fire-temple of 'Five Worshippers'. These fire-temples are located at the skirts of the limestone mountains of Tizang. The ...
This tomb is located to the south of Dehdasht and is small and square in shape. It has undergone repairs several times. This tomb is related to the Prophet Khezr and is highly respected by the people.
This waterfall is located in the village of Shevy in the district of Dorood, and gushes out of a cave. This waterfall draws hordes of people to the site in the spring season.
This engraving is carved on a rectangular rock with the dimention of 3x1.5 sq.m. in area. This tablet denotes five human figures with long robes, and with their hands on their chests. In front of these five people there is a figure of a man or woman ...
The Maran Castle is a relic from the Parthian era. It is said that Maran is the same second capital of the Parthians which was constructed by Tirdad. It is the vicinity where Yazidebne Mahlab slayed thousands of people. Mohammad Hassan Khan-e- Jalayer ...
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