Entertainment10 October, 20262 min read
Khorasan Razavi Postpones Alireza Qorbani Concert in Shandiz After Approval From Provincial Authorities
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Concert by Alireza Qorbani in Shandiz was postponed, prompting debate over Khorasan Razavi concert policies. Deputy Cultural Ali Asgari says authorities are pursuing the organization of the Shandiz concert.
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Postponed Iranam in Shandiz
The postponement of the concert “Iranam” with the voice of Alireza Qorbani in Torqabeh and Shandiz brought live music performances in Khorasan Razavi back into the spotlight. The General Department of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Khorasan Razavi announced in a press release that, despite approval of the relevant provincial authorities, the performance was postponed to another time due to “some temporal considerations.”
Ali Asgari, the Cultural and Pilgrimage Deputy of the governorate, said efforts were under way to provide favorable conditions for the concert and emphasized the role of artistic programs in promoting mental health, increasing social vigor, and meeting the cultural needs of the younger generation. An informed source within the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, who did not wish to be named, indicated that the scope of the issue extended beyond what had been published and expressed hope that the problem would be resolved soon and that Alireza Qorbani’s concert would be held.
Religious opposition and debate
Ayatollah Ahmad al-Alami al-Haid, the representative of the Supreme Leader in Khorasan Razavi and the Friday Imam of Mashhad, has for years been a central figure in the discussion about holding concerts in Mashhad. He opposed concerts in Mashhad and told those who wanted to hold a concert in Mashhad: “If you want a concert, don’t be Mashhdi; go live in another city.”
In Friday prayer sermons on 22 Mordad 1395 (August 12, 2016), Ayatollah Alama al-Hosseini al-Ilm al-Haid emphasized Mashhad’s distinct status from other cities and said: “A concert cannot be held beside the dome of Imam Reza; this is against the dignity and identity of this city.” The postponement of “Iranam” was described as occurring against a backdrop of previous concert cancellations in Khorasan Razavi, especially in Mashhad and surrounding towns.
Officials pursue a Shandiz show
Hojjat-ul-Islam Ali Askarī, Deputy Cultural of Khorasan Razavi, said he was pursuing the holding of Alireza Ghorbani’s concert in Shandiz and argued that music and cultural programs are spiritual needs of society. Askarī said: “I will pursue the issue of holding Alireza Ghorbani’s concert in Shandiz, and officials must have a responsive approach.”
“I will pursue the issue of holding Alireza Ghorbani’s concert in Shandiz, and officials must have a responsive approach.”
خبرگزاری دفاع مقدس quoted Ali Asgari speaking at the commemorative ceremony for National Mental Health Week in Mashhad and saying: “I will follow up on the matter of organizing the concert of Alireza Gorbani in Shandiz and stressed: Officials must take a responsive approach to the cultural demands of the youth.” The reports also framed the pursuit as continuing despite “some considerations and opposition raised about this event,” with the expectation that coordination and necessary ground would be prepared.