The role of carpet in the mourning rituals of Khorasan

Rites and traditions are rooted in beliefs, culture and history, such as the rituals of the mourning of ancient beliefs. One of the mourning traditions in Khorasan is the spreading of a carpet on the grave, which occurs when people gather around the deceased grave and on the days of the occasion. Carpet as one of the most important and most important traditional arts in Iran is another aspect of this ritual which adds to its importance. The purpose and purpose of this research is the concept of carpet on the grave in the mourns of Khorasan, and these questions are raised about what the meaning of this tradition is. What does the concept of carpet on the grave bring to mind? This research has been carried out in a descriptive and historical manner, which has been gathered from library resources, internet and interviews with elderly people who are aware of this tradition. The carpet that holds many image icons in this ritual turns into an icon. In this research, it is found that carpet on the grave in Khorasan mourning rituals is the symbol of a new and eternal human home. A house where the man farewell to his friends and acquaintances for the last time.