Ceremonies to mark anniversary of Zoroaster’s demise (PHOTOS)

Followers of the Zoroastrian faith hold ceremonies in memory of the Prophet Zoroaster

Zoroastrians held memorial ceremonies across the country Saturday to mark the anniversary of the demise of their prophet.

The following images of the memorials have been released by Mehr News Agency:

Fatemeh Askarieh

Fatemeh Askarieh is an Iranian journalist working on a range of fields including culture, art, lifestyle, cultural heritage, and tourism. She has been working with the Iran Front Page (IFP) Media Group for 10 years, and is currently the head of the Art and Lifestyle Department.

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