Socio-Cultural Strategy

Socio-Cultural Strategy

Strategies for expanding and deepening the Arbaeen walk with an emphasis on scientific articles from the last ten years

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Seyed Pouya Rasoulinejad 1
Akbar Shahbazi 2
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (Corresponding author).
2 Master's student in Muslim Social Science, Department of Islamic Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
10.22034/scs.2025.497708.1653
Abstract
The Arbaeen ceremony is one of the largest contemporary religious gatherings that has had a very large involvement in Iranian society. The aim of this article is to identify the different dimensions of this phenomenon in the research conducted with the aim of helping to improve and develop its quality and quantity. The present study, using the method of systematic review and analysis of scientific articles published in the period 1403-1393, examines the different dimensions of Arbaeen and its effects on social, cultural and identity actions. The findings of the research, which were obtained by reviewing 32 articles published in scientific and research journals in the field of social sciences, show that most studies have focused on qualitative and interpretive approaches and have placed special emphasis on the specific social world of Arbaeen and the temporary suspension of instrumental rationality and social stratifications in this ceremony. Also, various articles emphasize the need to develop transportation infrastructure, strengthen international cooperation, and preserve the cultural and popular authenticity of Arbaeen. Researchers have emphasized the importance of preserving the cultural and popular authenticity of the Arba'in ceremony and have warned that government interference and the holding of official processions can damage the authenticity of the ceremony. Preserving the authenticity of the Arba'in phenomenon, improving infrastructure and proper management, and raising awareness among pilgrims are among the necessary measures to improve the quality of the Arba'in ceremony and make better use of this huge religious and social event.
Keywords
Arbaeen walk
cultural and social strategies
Shiite rituals
sociology of Arbaeen

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  • Receive Date 14 January 2025
  • Revise Date 23 April 2025
  • Accept Date 26 April 2025