Maddahi

Maddahi is a ceremonial singing or eulogy recitation especially for Shia Muslims.

The word Maddahi means "to praise" in Arabic.

Maddahs mostly sing on Ahl al-Bayt's birth and death anniversary.

Most maddahs are men but some women perform in exclusively female gatherings.

The majority of maddahis are sung in mourning of Ahl al-Bayt, particularly at the Mourning of Muharram in the beginning of Muharram until the Day of Ashura and Arba'een.