Editorial photo #13879074 Religion and Belief
Daily Life In Tehran And The Night Of Tasua
A young Iranian woman sits behind two veiled pro-government supporters during a nightly rally on the night of Tasua, the night before Ashura, in downtown Tehran, Iran, on June 24, 2026. This event follows the ceasefire between Iran and the United States-Israeli coalition. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is a sacred time marked by mourning Imam Hussein's martyrdom at Karbala. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)