Imam Hussein rituals sustain community despite COVID-۱۹
Religious Gatherings: A Stand Against Imperialist Individualism
While the COVID-۱۹ pandemic pushed much of the world toward isolation and intensified global individualism, Iran’s deeply rooted social and religious culture found resilience through religious gatherings—particularly those honoring Imam Hussein (PBUH). By strictly adhering to health protocols, these events maintained the nation's spiritual and communal fabric at a time when the rest of the world was shutting down. Iran showed that community and faith can coexist with responsibility, even in a health crisis.