Evaluation of the Culture of Ashura in Urban Historical Context of Dezful, Iran

Document Type : Analytic Review

Authors
K. Momeni
P. Soltani
Architecture Department, Urban & Architecture Faculty, Jundi-Shapur University of Technology, Dezful, Iran
Abstract
Introduction Ashura is a light to guide mankind from darkness to clarity and a safe ship in every horrible storm. This wonderful event is a portray of excellence of spirit and ethics, mysticism, love, faith, purity, social integration and privacy protection as well as all precious beliefs of life. Everyone who is great, is inevitably dealt with Karbala and Ashura, and this necessitates the importance of research in the field of this culture and the continuous study of this dynamic and lasting movement. The aim of this study was to evaluate the culture of Ashura in urban historical context of Dezful. This is a descriptive-analytical study carried out in field of study and library.

Conclusion Mourning ceremony for Imam Hussein (PBUH) in cities like Dezful has a long-term root and it is considered an identity element for this city. Outstanding urban-scale buildings and urban landmarks play an important role in organizing these events. These buildings include Jame mosque and Sabze Qaba Shrine as well as urban landmarks like Imam Khomeini’s Square and street. The main part of the Ashura ceremonies in Dezful includes Shame-Ghariban, Daste Gardani, Chalab Zani, Gahvareh Gardani, and Shabih Khani that generally take place in Sabze Qaba Shrine, Imam Khomeini street, Jame mosque, Imam Khomeini square, Husseinieh, and a place in Ghale.

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Naqshejahan- Basic studies and New Technologies of Architecture and Planning
Volume 8, Issue 2 - Serial Number 22
Summer 2018
Pages 133-141