Editorial photo #13756257 Human Interest
Iranian Girls’ Coming‑of‑Age Ceremony In A Pro-Government Rally
An Iranian schoolgirl wearing a white chador participates in a girls' coming-of-age ceremony during a pro-government rally in downtown Tehran, Iran, on May 27, 2026. The girls' coming-of-age ceremony in Iran is a religious and cultural event, typically held at the age of nine, marking their entry into the age of religious responsibility. For many families, this celebration symbolizes the beginning of spiritual maturity and a deeper introduction to religious duties such as prayer and fasting. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)
