21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Hajji Firuz
Hajji Firuz is a fictional character in Iranian folklore who appears in cities on the first days of each year to announce the arrival of Nowruz to the people. His face is covered in soot, wearing red clothes. And he dances through the streets while singing traditional songs and playing a tambourine. Here, I've captured an image of a family standing behind a red light on Shariati Street in Tehran, Iran, while cars are stopped, and it's just before the Nowruz holiday. They are actively playing the role of Hajji Firuz, entertaining and earning income through this tradition.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 03.2022 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
Photo Location: | Tehran, Iran |
Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
Copyright: | © Fatane Rahimi |