23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Wedding Rituals

This photograph captures a traditional Kermanji wedding ceremony in northeastern Iran. Dressed in vibrant attire, community members perform symbolic rituals that reflect cultural identity, collective memory, and the continuity of heritage.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: razavi khorasan, Iran
Camera: Canon EOS 77D
Copyright: © Bahareh Attari