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Playing Naqqareh in Yazd Ahead of Imam Reza’s Birth Anniversary

IQNA – A Naqqareh Zani ceremony was held at the Imamzadeh Jafar (AS)  holy shrine of in Yazd, central Iran, ahead of the birth anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the 8th Shia Imam.

The Naqqareh is a Middle Eastern drum with a rounded back and a hide head.

Playing Naqqareh is a ritual held at the holy mausoleum on festive occasions.

The 11th day of the lunar Hijri month of Dhu al-Qa’dah marks the birth anniversary of Imam Reza (AS).

The auspicious occasion falls on Monday, May 20, this year.

 

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