Iranian Christians preparing for Xmas, New Year rites

Much like other Christians around the world, Iranian Armenians and Christians have begun preparations for the festive occasion of Christmas and New Year in Iran, a predominantly Muslim nation.   

Every year ahead of Christmas, Mirza Shirazi Avenue and Ostaad Nejatollahi (Villa Avenue) and its surrounding neighborhoods in central Tehran, where many Iranian Christians reside, get packed with Christians who rush to shop Christmas items.

The following photos depict Christians (Armenians and Assyrians) residing in Iran's capital, Tehran who are getting prepared to celebrate Christmas rites.

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