Editing Water (section)

==In Shia Popular Culture==
Water also plays a prominent role in mourning rituals, such as the Sagha'i ritual. [[Saqqakhanas]] in Iranian urban culture are sacred places inspired by [[Ashura]], particularly Abbas ibn Ali's role as the provider of water. Water and water sources are widely used in various forms in [[nadhr|nadhr]] (charity donation) and [[waqf]] (trust) for Hussain ibn Ali and Abbas ibn Ali. In the mystical interpretations of Ashura, the thirst of Hussain ibn Ali and his companions is construed as the thirst of a lover for the fountain of youth, (martyrdom and rejoining the Divine).
In popular culture, there are various links between the belief in the sanctity of water in ancient Iran and the value of water in Shiite history and culture. This includes a deep respect for springs and rivers, naming them after religious figures and Imams such as Cheshmeh Ali (Ali Spring), belief in their healing properties, giving out nadhr offerings such as Ash-e Baran (rain soup) , and rituals such as Qalishuyan rituals of Mashhad-e Ardehal. Additionally, water and water related concepts and terms are extensively used in Persian proverbs and metonymy. Also, in Iranian Shi'a popular culture, water is known as the dowry of [[Fatima]] Zahra, the Holy [[Prophet Muhammad|Prophet]]'s daughter, and it is customary to say "peace be upon Hussain" and "Curse on [[Yazid]]" after drinking water.