Preparation of a votive meal in memory of a deceased family member
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Creation Date
2004
Description
Sisakht, November 2004. A young woman is helping her sister cook votive-soup in memory of a dead brother. The soup will be distributed to neighbors and relatives. The food and the recipients' prayers are said to help the dead person.
Location
Sisakht, Boir Ahmad, Iran
Keywords
Iran, Boir Ahmad, cemetery, mouring, votive meal