‘Kabul neighbourhood, home to Hazaras, stunned by wave of attacks
Once considered a safe haven for Hazara Shia Muslims, Dasht-e-Barchi has come under increased attacks in recent years.’ AlJazeera, 13 June
ONLINE Lecture: “Living the Love of the Imams in Twelver Shi’a Islam in Iran. Objects and Materials as a Vehicle for Devotion”, by Sepideh Parsapajouh (CNRS-CéSor/EHESS), Orient-Institut Istanbul, 16 June 2021, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm TRT
Based on field research, the lecturer will address the issue of religious materiality in the life of some Iranians Imamite Shi’a groups on three levels: in their daily lives; in the ceremonies and particular rituals on annual occasions, and finally in pious visits (ziyârat).
