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Photographs of several Iranian actors and directors (from before and after the revolution) are displayed behind the window of a small photo center in Westwood.
A pereson jumps over a large fire pit, with a man and a child waiting their turns in the background.
Three women fill small jars with homemade kumquat jam.
The Anti-Islamic Republic of Iran rally in the Westwood area, LA. Demonstraters wave pictures of the 45th US president and admire his supposed toughness against Iran.
A couple have their photo taken with four stiltwalkers. The stiltwalkers are wearing costumes that represent the characters traditonally associated with Nowruz: (from left to right): ??? , "Naneh Sarma," "Haji Firouz," and "Amoo Nowruz."
A a young boy in a paisley vest and traditionally-designed hat photographs a young girl and a woman in traditional costumes next to the haft-seen table.
People praying in the fire temple towards the end of the Zoroastrian celebration of Sadeh.
Two stiltwalkers in "Amoo Nowruz" and "Haji Firouz" costumes stand among the attendeess of the Farhang Foundation's Nowruz celebration.
Several attendees, including women in traditional costumes, stand, talk, or take photos near the Haft-seen table.
A women pours spoonfulls of hot sohan asali on a foil spread on the kitchen counter, as another woman tops them with ground pistachio.
The Nowruz Bazaar brings together several generations of the Iranian American community who socialize and purchase goods conventionally used in Nowruz celebrations.
Congregants of IMAN (Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America) light candles which is a conventional practice as part of Shia mourning rituals to commemorate the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam--Imam Hossein.
People praying in the fire temple towards the end of the Zoroastrian celebration of Sadeh.
Women stir the mixture of toasted flour and butter on the stove to prevent it from burning and getting bitter.
A congregant of al-Zahrah Mosque videotapes his fellow congregants practicing a Shia mourning ritual, a procession in commemoration of Imam Hossein who was assassinated in 680 AD in contemporary Iraq.
Visitors dance and clap to the music performed in the Nowruz Bazaar.
A small photo center in Westwood that caters to Iranian customers. The large farsi sign reads: (in large font) passport photo, (in small font) visa photo, green card photo, citizenship photo. T The small sign to the left advertises immigration…
Pars book and publishing window at Westwood. Two books with photos of the former Shah and queen are among the Farsi poetry books and novles on display.
Pamphlets and flyers in IMAN (Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America).
Two racks of colorful outfits in traditional style for sale at a private Nowruz kick-off event. The blue outfit closest to the camera has a $135 price tag.
A man standing on the large outdoor stage of Alzahra mosque sings a song in praise of the 12th Shia Imam. The stage is decorated with green and cream-colored fabric, pink and white flower, and a huge wooden sign that reads [in Arabic] "Piece be upon…
The crowd at the Nowruz celebration, hosted by Farhang Foundation at UCLA's Dickson Court.
Barbies and Ken Dolls in traditional clothing make an appearance on the haft-seen table. Two framed paintings depicting women from the Qajar period hanf above the dolls.
Mugs, decorative plates, and candles for sale at the Nowruz expo in hotel Irvine. Items are decorated with Persian poetry or images and symbols popularly associated with the Iranian culture (such as the farvahar symbol).
Close-up of the Manbar [mosque's pulpit] covered with a gold sequin & glitter fabric. The microphone of the Imam's mosque is left on the stairs, along with a prayer request from one of the congregants that reads [in Farsi]: "Please pray for Mr. Reza…
A Shai mourning ritual that commemorates the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam.
Self-flagellation during a Shai mourning ritual, commemorating the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam--Imam Hossein.
Men attending the IMAN's Friday Prayer (Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America).
Self-flagellation during a Shai mourning ritual, commemorating the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam--Imam Hossein.
Participants take photos with women in traditional Zoroastrian clothing during the Zoroastrian ceremony of Sadeh.
A man sings laments during a Shai mourning ritual commemorates the third Shia Imam--Imam Hossein.
A man praying in the fire temple towards the end of the Zoroastrian celebration of Sadeh.
A man in traditional costumes plays the Sorna during the Nowruz Spring Walk on UCLA campus.
Ardavan Mofid --a known Iranian actor living in exile in Los Angeles-- MCs the entertainment programs in Nowruz Bazaar. Like other organizers, he is interested in involving kids in the celebrations of Nowruz.
A congregant of al-Zahrah Mosque videotapes his fellow congregants practicing a Shia mourning ritual, a procession in commemoration of Imam Hossein who was assassinated in 680 AD in contemporary Iraq.
A man holding a sign. The Farsi portion of the sign says, "Let Us Disgrace the Dishonorable Spies of Islamic Republic of Iran."
"A woman holoding placards with pictures of President Obama, Bashar al-Asad, and Putin crossed and printed upside down under a big picture of the 45th US president. The crowd marches and repeats slogans chanted by one of the organizers who say in…
Self-flagellation during a Shai mourning ritual, commemorating the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam--Imam Hossein.
Man and his daughter sitting on a blanket during the picnic tradition of Sizdah Bedar (lit. Thirteen Outdoor), held in Mason Park, Irvine, California. On Sizdah Bedar that marks the end of thirteen days of the Iranian New Year celebration, Iranians…
Two women prepare "toot" pastries at home in preparation for the Nowruz bazaar.
A window sign redirects customers to the new location of "Gallery-e Eshgh" (Love Gallery), an Iranian store in Westwood.
People stand in line to buy tickets and enter the section of the beach reserved for charshanbe soori celebration.