Editorial photo #10976853 Religion and Belief

Iran-Life And Religion In Qom 45 Years After Victory Of Islamic Revolution

A veiled young Iranian girl is praying while standing at the holy mosque of Jamkaran on the outskirts of the holy city of Qom, 145 km (90 miles) south of Tehran, on February 8, 2024. Qom is known as the religious capital of Iran and played a pivotal role in the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The city has become a center for the struggle against the Pahlavi regime due to the presence of the Qom Seminary and the sources of emulation. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #10976853
Date taken: 8 February 2024
Location: —
Photographer: Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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