Tazieh, a unique Iranian theatrical form, is deeply rooted in Shia Islam and holds a significant cultural and spiritual role in Iran. Originating around the 7th century, it is a type of passion play that reenacts the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad at the Battle of Karbala. Unlike traditional Western theater, Tazieh is a ritualistic performance meant to elicit emotions of grief, empathy, and solidarity with the suffering of Hussein and his family, who are seen as symbols of resistance against tyranny and injustice. Typically performed during the Islamic month of Muharram, Tazieh serves not only as a form of entertainment but as a communal, spiritual, and moral experience for both performers and audience.