Iran Embassy hosted a 10 day Ceremony during marking martyrdom of Imam Hossain and his companions

Muharram Commemoration held at Iran Embassy in Colombo

On the occasion of Muharram,
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Colombo held a spiritual ceremony with the participation of Sri Lankan Shia community members and embassy staff.

The event featured Quran recitation, prayers, elegies, and chest-beating rituals.
Speakers from Iran and Sri Lanka delivered remarks on the philosophy of Imam Hussein’s uprising against tyranny.
The ceremony concluded with the observance of Sham-e-Ghariban.