LFG3712621: Iranian shiite muslim men gather around a bonfire after rubbing mud on their bodies during the Kharrah Mali ritual to mark the Ashura ceremony, Lorestan Province, Khorramabad, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3711652: Iranian Shiite Muslim Man Covered in Mud with a Bucket during Ashura Day, Kurdistan Province, Bijar, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712171: A view of the si-o-seh bridge at night highlighting the 33 arches, Isfahan Province, Isfahan, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712610: Death of Qasim ibn al-Hasan in Kerbala during a traditional religious theatre called tazieh, Lorestan Province, Khorramabad, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3711599: Iranian Shiite Girl with a Flag on Ashura, Kurdistan Province, Bijar, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3711956: Sunlight into a Traditional Henna Mill, Yazd Province, Yazd, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712286: Woman passing in sultan amir ahmad bathhouse, Isfahan province, Kashan, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712076: Clothes Bazaar, Kermanshah, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712633: Chehel Sotoun Forty Columns Palace ceiling, Isfahan Province, Isfahan, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712555: Boroujerdi historical house and its wind tower, Isfahan Province, Kashan, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712554: A beautifully adorned ceiling of the hall in Boroujerdi historical house, Isfahan Province, Kashan, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3711842: Fatima Al-masumeh Shrine Gold Ceiling, Central County, Qom, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3711822: Iranian Shiite Iman Praying Inside a Shrine in front of a Tomb, Golestan Province, Karim Ishan, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3711615: Iranian Shiite Muslim Men Playing Drums in front of an Alam during Ashura, Kurdistan Province, Bijar, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712123: Water reservoir in Iranian traditional architecture, Qeshm Island, Salakh, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712373: An office building occupied by microsoft, Shemiranat county, Tehran, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712351: Sweets shop, Qom province, Qom, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712378: Atm machine, Isfahan province, Isfahan, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712341: Pilgrims at the shrine of Fatima al-Masumeh, Qom province, Qom, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3711681: Iranian Shiite Muslims Women Praying with Hands Raised during Ashura Celebration, Kurdistan Province, Bijar, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712204: Colourful hand-painted tiles at the narenjestan house and gardens, Fars province, Shiraz, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712265: Plasterwork from a wall in the house the boroujerdi house, Isfahan province, Kashan, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712688: Milad tower, Central district, Tehran, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3711823: Old Caravanserai Turned into Madrassah, Golestan Province, Karim Ishan, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3711910: Iranian Shiite Muslim Cookers Preparing Nazri Charity Food during Muharram before Ashura Celebrations, Isfahan Province, Kashan, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3711991: Stained Glass Window in Aghazadeh Mansion, Fars Province, Abarkooh, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712030: Iranian Woman Praying in the Nasir Ol Molk Mosque with Its Beautiful Coloured Glass Windows, Fars Province, Shiraz, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712210: Wigs for sale at tajrish bazaar, Shemiranat county, Tehran, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712418: Woman passing in front of a mosque, Isfahan province, Kashan, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712481: The site of Persepolis, Fars Province, Marvdasht, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3711921: Woman Taking Pictures with a Mobile Phone of Shiite Muslim Women mourning Imam Hussein on the Day of Tasua, Lorestan Province, Khorramabad, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3711549: Shia Muslim Women Lighting Incense during Chehel Menbari Festival on Tasua Day for Ashura Celebration, Lorestan Province, Khorramabad, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712492: Bas-relief of a persian guard in Persepolis, Fars Province, Marvdasht, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712206: Panoramic view over the city, Shemiranat county, Tehran, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3711922: Iranian Shiite Women Putting Green Ribbons on an Alam to Make Wi (photo) / Bridgeman Images

LFG3712046: Dar Ol Ehsan Mosque Columns, Sanandaj, Iran (photo) / Bridgeman Images