Editorial photo #3296148 Religion and Belief

Muharram celebration in Yazd

Iranian men play heartbeat-like traditional rhythm during a procession during the Mourning of Muharram religious holiday in Qom, Iran on September 19, 2018. Mourning of Muharram lasts ten days and marks the death of Imam Hussain (grandson of Mohamad) and his family, it is the most important religious holiday for Shia Muslim. (Photo by Dominika Zarzycka/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #3296148
Date taken: 16 September 2018
Location: —
Photographer: Dominika Zarzycka/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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