Chehel Minbaran is a traditional religious ceremony in Lorestan, Iran, where thousands of women in this city mourn this ancient ceremony every year.
The historical date of this ceremony is unknown, and many believe that it is more than 300 years old.
Chehel Minbaran is held on Tasu'a Day, the day before Ashura (the day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the leader of the Shiites of the world).
On this day, thousands of women who have great problems in their lives, cover their faces and remain silent, go to Chehel Houses and Saqqa Houses and light forty candles. After that, they break their fast and their faces. They believe that this religious ceremony, which mourns the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his companions, will help their lives and solve their problems for the year.
The people of this region believe that mourning Imam Hussein will intercede for their lives.
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