Typology of Requiems in Bushehr Province

Bushehr province can be considered one of the country's historic provinces. In terms of popular culture, this province is one of Iran's richest treasures. This immense treasure has increased, especially in ritual music, mourning and requiem. Due to the traditional subcultures and the particular geographical conditions of this province, folklore plays an important role. This research tries to investigate the typology of requiems analytically. Research methodology is library-based and field study. Thus the main objective of this study is to explore common folk requiems in special domains such as Senj Va Damām , Zikr , Alam, book reading, Pish Khani , Pāmenbari, chest beating , Ali Asqar lullabies, Qasim’s Hijlah , Chavosh, Rawda khwani, like Zhuljanah, Shāme Qaribān used in the mourning ceremonies of Bushehr province. In addition to the typology of requiems in Bushehr Province, the findings of the current study indicate the influence of these verses in terms of language, expression, thought, music and format on the ritual literature of this province.