Editorial photo #12531818 Religion and Belief
Iranians Mark Tasoua In Tehran
Veiled Iranian women walk past a black fabric hung on a wall of the Grand Bazaar during a religious festival to commemorate Tasoua, a day ahead of Ashura, in the Grand Bazaar, in southern Tehran, on July 5, 2025, following the ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is a sacred time marked by mourning Imam Hussein's martyrdom at Karbala. Islam forbids war during this month, emphasizing peace and restraint. It is a period of deep spiritual reflection and remembrance for Muslims around the world. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)
