Environment-friendly distribution of votive food in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

Presentation of votive food on trays during mourning ceremonies is an old-age tradition in the village.

In a village near the northern town of Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh, Gilan Province, people avoid using disposable dishes in giving out votive food.

Presentation of votive food on trays during mourning ceremonies is an old-age tradition in the village.

The following images released by the Iranian Students’ News Agency show the meals handed out to mourners in the village:

 

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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