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Mud Man

"Gel Mali" is one of the traditions of the people of Lorestan province who rub their head and face in the event of loss of a relative, thus proving their sadness and sadness. In the month of Muharram, in the morning of Ashura, this act is also performed for the sake of devotion to Imam Hussein.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2018
Date Uploaded: 11.2019
Photo Location: Iran
Camera: NIKON D7200
Copyright: © Javad Rezaei Salanghouch