Masouleh Welcomes the Iranian New Year
As spring approaches, Iran's most celebrated village prepares for Nowruz celebrations.
A part and parcel of Nowruz, celebration of the new Iranian year which starts from March 21st, is khaneh-tekani (literally 'house-shaking'); that is, an all-out cleansing of one's house to start a pure, healthy brand new year. Photos picture the khaneh-tekani proceedings in Masouleh, Gilan Province; a UNSESCO cultural heritage in northern Iran.
Source: Mehr News
Source: Mehr News
"Your roof is my yard"; Masouleh's architecture in one phrase.
A young man sweeping the threshold of the shrine of an emam-zadeh, progeny of a Shi'a imam and highly revered by the majority of the Iranians.
