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A congregant of al-Zahrah Mosque videotapes his fellow congregants practicing a Shia mourning ritual, a procession in commemoration of Imam Hossein who was assassinated in 680 AD in contemporary Iraq.
A local journalist interviews a non-Muslim bystander woman about the Shia procession. The woman is holding a red rose that was distributed by the ritual participants in the procession route.
A flag with a picture of Imam Hossein. Official Shia jurists do not encourage the imagery of Shia saints, but they tolerate this vernacular practice.
A young woman in hijab gives roses to passengers of a passing car.
Congregants distribute flyers during the Shia procession, stating "there is no place for terrorism in Islam." The flyers include a quote from the Quran 5:32 that reads: "...whosoever kills an innocent human being, it shall be as if he killed all…
Women attendees of Shia mourning rituals, commemorating the martyrdom of the third Shai Imam-- Imam Hossein in IMAN (Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America). IMAN advocates for a reformed mourning practice that does not involve…
An image of Perseposlise (a symbol of the pre-Islamic Iran) on the top of the library shelves in IMAN (Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America).
Stack of DVDs in IMAN's library (Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America).
Men attending the IMAN's Friday Prayer (Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America).
Men and women attending the IMAN's Friday Prayer (Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America).
Flyers and business cards in IMAN (Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America).
Pamphlets and flyers in IMAN (Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America).
Congregants of IMAN (Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America) light candles which is a conventional practice as part of Shia mourning rituals to commemorate the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam--Imam Hossein.
Congregants of IMAN (Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America) light candles which is a conventional practice as part of Shia mourning rituals to commemorate the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam--Imam Hossein.
Socializing after attending sermons and mourning rituals in IMAN (Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America).
The Anti-Islamic Republic of Iran rally in the Westwood area, LA. Flags of the last Iranian monarchy toppled by the 1979 Iranian revolution that led to the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Most demonstrators root for the reestablishment…
The Anti-Islamic Republic of Iran rally in the Westwood area, LA. Flags of the last Iranian monarchy toppled by the 1979 Iranian revolution that led to the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Most demonstrators root for the reestablishment…
The Anti-Islamic Republic of Iran rally in the Westwood area, LA. Flags of the last Iranian monarchy toppled by the 1979 Iranian revolution that led to the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Most demonstrators root for the reestablishment…
The Anti-Islamic Republic of Iran rally in the Westwood area, LA. Protesters plead with the 45th US president to help Iranians and "make Iran great again."
"A woman holoding placards with pictures of President Obama, Bashar al-Asad, and Putin crossed and printed upside down under a big picture of the 45th US president. The crowd marches and repeats slogans chanted by one of the organizers who say in…
The sign says in Farsi, "Not Gaza, Not Lebanon, I give my life for Iran."
A man holding a sign. The Farsi portion of the sign says, "Let Us Disgrace the Dishonorable Spies of Islamic Republic of Iran."
The Anti-Islamic Republic of Iran rally in the Westwood area, LA. Flags of the last Iranian monarchy toppled by the 1979 Iranian revolution that led to the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Most demonstrators root for the reestablishment…
The Anti-Islamic Republic of Iran rally in the Westwood area, LA. Signs such as "Reformist, Principlist, We Are Done with You Both" and "Boycott Phoney [misspelling not mine] Election in Iran" undermined the legitimacy of elections in Iran and…
The Anti-Islamic Republic of Iran rally in the Westwood area, LA. Demonstraters wave pictures of the 45th US president and admire his supposed toughness against Iran.
Two American women who had anti-45 signs fervently chanting. They told me they had come to join the rally as they had thought Iranians should be critical of "Islamophobia," "warmongering," "racism," " and "bigotry" of the 45th US president. They had…
Man holding a sign in the Anti-Islamic Republic of Iran rally in the Westwood area, LA.
Attari Plaza in Westwood, housing a mix of Iranian business from a sandwich shop and grill to notarizing, shipping, and translation services.
A billboard in Westwood advertising an Iranian law office, with the tagline "Trust Your Amoo [uncle]." Under the billboard is the Persian ice-cream shop Safron & Rose. On the left is Talasazan gallery, an Iranian jewelry store. To the right is Eshgh…
Pars book and publishing window in Westwood, next to Star Gallery an Iranian store/gift shop that sells gold, silver, crystals, rugs, and antiques. The bookstore has a number of other services listed on the window in both Farsi and English, including…
Shater Abbas Bakery and Market store front in Westwood, next to "Ketabsara" [house of books] store selling Iranian books, artwork, and music.
An Imam leads the public congregational prayer in downtown Los Angeles. Most worshippers are wearing masks.
Several rows of men and women say prayers as part of the public congregational prayers in downtown Los Angeles
Bystanders in the sidewalk look at the Shia congregational prayers and procession.
Long shot of several rows of men and women who say prayers as part of the public congregational prayers in downtown Los Angeles
A male flagbearer holds a very large black flag in the middle of the street. A group of male Shia mourners, all wearing black, and several other flags, can be seen in the background.
A group of male mourners in black shirts participate in the public Shia mourning ritual. A young man beats a large drum while others hit their shoulders with chains.
A group of male mourners in black clothes hit their shoulders with chains.