![Traditional food is served to the attendees. Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_IRANCULTUREFEST20181120_2_33524380_39190985.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
![It's Mawlid al-Nabi in Iran Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_IRANCULTUREFEST20181120_2_33524380_39190978.jpg?w=797&h=531&ssl=1 "Mawlid al-Nabi in Iran")
It’s Mawlid al-Nabi in Iran Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]
![The celebration is for the Prophet Mohammed and the theme is 'unity between tribespeople' Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_IRANCULTUREFEST20181120_2_33524380_39190989.jpg?w=395&h=264&ssl=1 "Mawlid al-Nabi in Iran")
The celebration is for the Prophet Mohammed and the theme is ‘unity between tribespeople’ Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]
![People take part in traditional dances Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_IRANCULTUREFEST20181120_2_33524380_39190979.jpg?w=395&h=263&ssl=1 "Mawlid al-Nabi in Iran")
People take part in traditional dances Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]
![This woman sells handwoven rugs at the festival Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_IRANCULTUREFEST20181120_2_33524380_39190988.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "Mawlid al-Nabi in Iran")
This woman sells handwoven rugs at the festival Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]
![Check out these fabulous little dollies! Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_IRANCULTUREFEST20181120_2_33524380_39190987.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "Mawlid al-Nabi in Iran")
Check out these fabulous little dollies! Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]
![Handicrafts and other trinkets are also sold. Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_IRANCULTUREFEST20181120_2_33524380_39190986.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "Mawlid al-Nabi in Iran")
Handicrafts and other trinkets are also sold. Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]
![Traditional food is served to the attendees. Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_IRANCULTUREFEST20181120_2_33524380_39190985.jpg?w=395&h=264&ssl=1 "Mawlid al-Nabi in Iran")
Traditional food is served to the attendees. Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]
![The festival is international, and neighbouring countries such as Armenia, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Iraq, and Afghanistan join in. Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_IRANCULTUREFEST20181120_2_33524380_39190981.jpg?w=395&h=263&ssl=1 "Mawlid al-Nabi in Iran")
The festival is international, and neighbouring countries such as Armenia, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Iraq, and Afghanistan join in. Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]
![This woman plays traditional music on the drums. Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_IRANCULTUREFEST20181120_2_33524380_39190982.jpg?w=797&h=531&ssl=1 "Mawlid al-Nabi in Iran")
This woman plays traditional music on the drums. Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]
![These musicians and artists perform traditional music in celebration of tribe unity and the Prophet Mohammed Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_IRANCULTUREFEST20181120_2_33524380_39190983.jpg?w=596&h=397&ssl=1 "Mawlid al-Nabi in Iran")
These musicians and artists perform traditional music in celebration of tribe unity and the Prophet Mohammed Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]
![People come from far and wide for this international event Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_IRANCULTUREFEST20181120_2_33524380_39190984.jpg?w=596&h=397&ssl=1 "Mawlid al-Nabi in Iran")
People come from far and wide for this international event Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]
![Here traditional dancers together, symbolising unity of tribes Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_IRANCULTUREFEST20181120_2_33524380_39190980.jpg?w=1196&h=797&ssl=1 "Mawlid al-Nabi in Iran")
Here traditional dancers together, symbolising unity of tribes Iran, 20 November 2018 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]
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