Young Celebrate Halloween in Downtown Tehran: Costumes, Makeup and Street Celebrations Ahead of October 31
In Tehran, as in other major cities around the world, international beauty trends can be discovered through online tutorials, fashion accounts and entertainment content.
The October 30 photographs demonstrate the presence of Halloween-inspired makeup as part of the celebration among some young people.
Young Iranian Men Also Join Halloween Celebrations
Halloween in Tehran is not limited to women.
The photographs also show young Iranian men wearing Halloween costumes and posing for pictures in downtown areas.
Some images capture men standing on sidewalks, while another shows two men posing together in Halloween-inspired clothing.
Their participation highlights the social nature of the celebration.
Halloween has become an occasion in which people of different ages and backgrounds can participate through costumes, themed gatherings, photography and entertainment.
In many countries, Halloween celebrations involve friends attending parties together, visiting themed cafes, organizing costume competitions or simply taking photographs in creative outfits.
For some young Iranians, the appeal may similarly come from the opportunity to share an experience with friends and participate in a recognizable international trend.
The photographs from Tehran provide examples of this collective and individual participation.
Social Media and the Popularity of Halloween in Iran
Social media has played an important role in making Halloween recognizable among younger generations worldwide.
Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Pinterest allow users to discover costume ideas, makeup tutorials, party decorations and photographs from Halloween celebrations in different countries.
For Iranian users, these platforms also provide access to international fashion and entertainment trends.
A person living in Tehran can watch Halloween celebrations in New York, London, Paris, Tokyo or Berlin and discover ideas for costumes and makeup without travelling abroad.
This international visibility has contributed to the spread of Halloween-inspired activities in places where the celebration is not traditionally part of the national culture.
Photography is another important aspect of the trend.
Many people prepare their costumes not only for attending parties but also for creating memorable photographs and sharing them online.
The visual appeal of Halloween makes it particularly suitable for social media. Dramatic makeup, unusual outfits and creative poses can produce striking photographs that attract attention.
The Tehran photographs reflect this relationship between personal expression and visual culture. Several individuals are shown posing for photographs, suggesting that documenting the occasion is part of the experience.
October 31, 2026 | 6:19 pm
