Seminary students across Iran are preparing their graduation ceremonies by making sure their turbans are in perfect position. As well as being an honor, the annual tradition recognizes the importance religious schools play in Iranian society and establishment. In these photographs, taken on the evening of Thursday, May 5, Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi oversees the ceremony at the Imam Khomeini seminary in Qom.
Photos from Mehr News Agency
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