TITLE: Masked Women

In Khorramabad,Iran, a ceremony called Chehel Manbaran is held, in which women with bare feet and also some of them with clay covered clothes,which is a culture of mourning, enter forty houses and light candles in each. They believed that by doing this, their wishes will come true.
In this event, they also cover their faces with different models veils, that has deeply rooted in their culture, religion and believes. From the beginning of ceremony to the end, they don't talk to anybody.

Many families also act as a group. A family, including: mother,three girls and bride of family, who put their shoes in a plastic bag and candles in other bag.

AUTHOR: vahid babaei (Iran, Islamic Republic Of)