27.12.2025 11:10
A father who lost two sons in Iran expressed his grief during the funeral ceremony through a traditional mourning ritual, while those attending the ceremony showed solidarity by performing the same gesture. The heart-wrenching images became a trending topic on social media.
A father who lost two sons in Iran expressed his pain during the funeral through a mourning ritual commonly seen in Shia funerals. Images of the father quickly spread on social media, becoming a topic of discussion.
HE EXPRESSED HIS PAIN WITH A TRADITIONAL MOURNING RITUAL
In the shared images, the father was seen physically expressing his immense pain by striking his head with both hands. Those present at the ceremony accompanied the father by performing the same gesture.
"YOUR MOURNING IS OUR MOURNING" MESSAGE
The support given to the father by attendees performing the same ritual was interpreted as a sign of social solidarity. It was stated that the images carried the message, "your mourning is our mourning."