Editorial photo #13276597 Religion and Belief

Religious Festival In Tehran

A young Iranian woman stands in line under the national flags to receive a donated meal during a state-run religious festival to mark Imam Mahdi's birthday anniversary in downtown Tehran, Iran, on February 4, 2026, about one month after deadly anti-government protests in Iran. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13276597
Date taken: 4 February 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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