Mosques, streets and homes in Iran’s city of Qazvin are clad in black as the people prepare for Muharram mourning ceremonies which mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

A month after the US and Israeli regime began attacks against Iran, people in Iran’s province of Qazvin continue rallies to voice support for the Leader of Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei and armed forces.

Many families in Iran mark the beginning of the Persian New Year at martyrs’ cemetery where their loved ones are laid. The photos show people in Iran’s city of Qazvin praying at martyrs’ cemetery on Thursday which marks the beginning of the Persian New Year.