No. 461    |    21 October 2020
   

The close relationship of portrait documentaries with oral history:

A Visual Reminiscence of Seyyed Mehdi Ghavams Lifestyle and Behaviors

Documentary films about the lives of famous, influential personalities in the contemporary era of Iran have flourished for several years; the films that revolve around the lives of the characters introduce them to the addressees by using all kinds of tools and equipment, and documents. Naturally, in this introduction, the manifestations of their reputation are given special attention from different aspects and angles. In this way, after watching the mentioned films, ...

A narrative from a pilgrim:

The Role of Women in Managing the Arbaeen Walk

"Simple but peaceable houses"

After all, it was the promised day. We left the city of Najaf to attend the Arbaeen walk on 25 October of 2016 at 11:00 am. Besides us, other people were leaving the city. After an hour of walking, we arrived at the exit of the city and Pillar-1. The road was divided into three parts. There were two roads for walking and one road for cars. There was a commotion.

Investigating the New Approach of Isfahan Municipality Cultural Organization towards Oral History in an Online Meeting

"The first meeting of the Advisory Council of the Oral History of the Social, Cultural and Sports Organization of Isfahan Municipality" was held online on October 7, 2020 by the Assarkhaneh Shahi Museum. The members of the council pointed to new approaches and strategies in the field of oral history activities in Isfahan. According to the Oral History website, the first meeting of the Advisory Council of the Oral History of the Social,

Arbaeen in Pakistan, 2020

Arbaeen had a different spirit in our country this year, because it coincided with a sharp difference between Shiites and some Salafis. Pakistani clerics insisted that all Shiites attend the gathering, because a few weeks ago, a number of Wahhabis and Salafis marched for three days to honor some of the Companions of the Prophet, as well as Yazid, and insulted the infallible and pure Ahl al-Bayt. They also threw stones ...

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SABAH (32)

Memoirs of Sabah Vatankhah

Interviewed and Compiled by Fatemeh Doustkami

Translated by Natalie Haghverdian

Published by Soore Mehr Publishing Co.

Persian Version 2019

 

I went to the nurses station and asked about the injuries of Chehel Metri Street. One of the nurses said: “two of them are martyred and one of them is injured. Those who have been martyred are in the hall.”

I could not believe what I heard.

Two martyred and one injured!


 
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