Iran: Tehran prepares for Muharram commemorations.

SHOTLIST TEHRAN, IRAN (JUNE 15, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF STREETS AND AVENUES IN TEHRAN DECORATED FOR MUHARRAM 2. CEREMONIAL TENTS IN SQUARES, STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS 3. VISUALS DEPICTING IMAM HUSSEIN’S STRUGGLE AND THE EVENTS OF KARBALA 4. POSTERS AND BANNERS HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MUHARRAM DISPLAYED ACROSS THE CITY 5. VARIOUS OF MUHARRAM-THEMED DECORATIONS IN PUBLIC SPACES 6. PEOPLE WALKING PAST CEREMONIAL TENTS AND BANNERS 7. VARIOUS OF RELIGIOUS POSTERS AND MOURNING SYMBOLS TEHRAN, IRAN - JUNE 15, 2026: Preparations for the Islamic month of Muharram were underway across the Iranian capital Tehran ahead of its beginning on Tuesday. Streets, squares and public spaces were decorated with banners and posters marking the occasion, while mourning tents known locally as “heyat” were erected in neighborhoods throughout the city. Announcements for religious programs were displayed on bridges, walls and public squares, and residents also received information about upcoming events through mobile phone messages. The tents host mourning ceremonies commemorating Imam Hussein and the events of Karbala, with special gatherings traditionally held on key days of Muharram. Residents, neighborhood groups and local businesses also prepare food, tea, milk and other refreshments for participants attending the ceremonies.