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Mourning

Ashoura mourning is a ritual in Iran. On this day people pour clay and water (mud) on the their head and body to show their grief and mourning to Imam Hussein.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: khoramabad, Iran
Copyright: © Sina Motamed Rad
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