Amir Karamzadeh stated that the traditional religious ritual of distributing “Abgousht” – a type of traditional Iranian stew made of meat, potatoes, and water, usually served with bread – during the holy month of Muharram has been inscribed as a national intangible heritage.
Karamzadeh explained that this initiative aims to preserve the intangible cultural heritage of cities and villages across the country.
Every year during Muharram – the month in the Islamic lunar calendar in which Imam Hussein (the third Shia Imam) and his 72 companions were martyred – a type of broth called “Abgousht Dogouleh of Khansar” is distributed among participants in mourning ceremonies.
Abgousht is one of Iran’s most traditional dishes, with slight variations in its preparation across different regions of the country. However, the main ingredients typically include lamb, dried lime, chickpeas, and beans, all of which are placed in a pot and simmered for several hours.
