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Women say prayers behind the congregational prayers' Imam during a Moharram procession in downtown LA.

A bowl of Ghormeh Sabzi [Iranian meat & vegetable stew] next to a folded flatbread, a small container of yogurt mixed with Persian shallots, and three plates of rice and kabob.

"The Grill" and "International Kitchen" food stations inside the Wholesome Choice market in Irvine. The sign under "The Grill" lists twelve types of "Traditional Persian Cuisines" and twelve varieties of "Grilled Kabobs" with pictures.

Four tubs filled with large blocks of organic feta cheese at Wholesome Choice market in Irvine. Feta is one of the main breakfast staples in Iran, which is not very easy to find outside of Southern California.

A box of prepared "sabzi polo mix" inside a fridge at Wholesome Choice market in Irvine. The blend of parsley, cilantro, flat leeks [tarreh], green onions, dill weed, and garlic is added to certain Iranian rice dishes. The vegetable mix brand is…