The Mourning Ritual Practices of Sabians (a Combination of Thoughts and Rituals)

Mourning ritual practices form part of the cultural- social aspects of society. A study of the mourning ritual practices has special significance because it contributes to forming a clear idea about the culture and beliefs of the members of that. Since ancient times, that is, before the advent of Islam, there have different mourning ritual practice in Iran. For instance, the mourning ritual practices of religious minorities, including Sabians. The present paper focuses on the mourning ritual practices of Sabians and examines their thoughts and views about these practices; it uses an analytical-historical method.