23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Pilgrims of the Road
A group portrait of pilgrims walking on foot from Neyshabur to the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, Iran. Every year, devotees undertake this arduous multi-day journey across the desert roads to participate in religious ceremonies. The image captures the camaraderie, determination, and diversity of ages among the men and boys, pausing for a moment on the hot
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Neyshabur, Iran |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
| Copyright: | © Seyyed Mostafa Yousefi |