Young Celebrate Halloween in Downtown Tehran: Costumes, Makeup and Street Celebrations Ahead of October 31

Do Iranian men also wear Halloween costumes?

Yes. The photographs from downtown Tehran include young Iranian men wearing Halloween-inspired clothing and posing for pictures.

Is Halloween a traditional Iranian celebration?

No. Halloween is not a traditional Iranian celebration. It has historical roots in older European seasonal traditions and developed into its modern form particularly through North American popular culture.

Why has Halloween become recognizable among young Iranians?

International movies, television, social media, fashion and online entertainment have helped introduce Halloween to younger audiences in Iran.

Where were the young Iranians photographed?

The photographs show young people gathering and posing on sidewalks in downtown Tehran, Iran.

Who photographed the Halloween celebrations in Tehran?

The photographs were taken by Morteza Nikoubazl and distributed by NurPhoto via Getty Images.

What do people usually wear for Halloween?

Common Halloween costumes include vampire outfits, witch costumes, skeleton clothing, zombie-inspired designs, fantasy characters, horror movie costumes and creative fashion interpretations.