An Iranian woman walks through the haze of smoke caused by the burning of the herb Esfand. According to popular belief this ritual drives away the evil eye , Iran 🇮🇷 c. 2015 📸: @newshatavakolian
Burning Esfand is a Zoroastrian tradition that Iranians brought to the Islamic era. They believe is that burning this divine herb would cast away sorrow, illness, and negative energies; therefore, it has a strong presence in rituals and special ceremonies like weddings or Nowruz.