Documentary Footage: Mourning Rituals on Ashura in Birjand, Iran | Field Recording

This video contains raw, unedited documentary footage filmed on Ashura (the 10th of Muharram) in the city of Birjand, South Khorasan Province, Iran. It captures a public mourning procession where participants engage in traditional lamentation rituals.

As an independent videographer, my work focuses on documenting aspects of Iranian cultural and religious life. This clip is presented as a primary visual source, without narration or editorial perspective, for the purpose of observation and study.

Content of the Video:
The footage shows a traditional mourning procession (dasteh or juloos). Participants are seen performing rhythmic chest-beating (sineh-zani) and chain mourning (zanjir-zani), which are customary, symbolic acts of grief in these ceremonies. The procession is accompanied by the recitation of elegies (noha) and drumming.

Regional Context - South Khorasan:
Mourning ceremonies in Iran feature both universal and local rituals. In Birjand and South Khorasan, some documented local traditions include:

Alam Gardani (ritual flag procession)

Naql Gardani (palm procession, symbolizing the bier of Imam Hussain)

Sham'-e Ghariban (the "Night of the Strangers" vigil)
These specific rituals highlight the diverse cultural expressions within the national observance of Ashura.

Suitability:
This material may be relevant for:

Students and researchers in anthropology, religious studies, or Iranian studies.

Documentarians seeking primary field recordings of public ceremonies.

Individuals interested in the cultural and traditional practices of different regions in Iran.

About This Channel:
This channel serves as a cultural documentation archive, aiming to preserve visual records of various public traditions and ceremonies across Iran. Content is provided as a resource for educational and research purposes.

Contact for Professional Footage Inquiry:
Telegram: AW_1402

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