Halloween night on South Lee Street in Alexandria is undeniably one of the most cherished occasions for its local residents. They wholeheartedly engage in this cherished tradition, joining forces to provide candy, ornate decorations, and imaginative costumes for the eager trick-or-treaters. This festive spectacle consistently attracts a significant number of visitors, prompting the Alexandria Police to temporarily close down the road to accommodate the influx of young revelers. Over more than 25 years, South Lee Street in Alexandria, VA, has transformed into a renowned Halloween hotspot. What initially commenced as an intimate block party-style festivity has since evolved into a regional custom, drawing thousands of trick-or-treaters every year. Unlike formalized events, this tradition is a grassroots endeavor, orchestrated by the community itself, showcasing an array of spine-tingling embellishments, inventive attire, and bountiful sweets. In the evening, the Alexandria Police Department cordons off the street to ensure the safety of all attendees. The event’s prominence has grown organically, fueled by word of mouth, extravagant adornments, and media accolades. Residents willingly invest in copious amounts of candy, and once it’s depleted, they switch off their lights. Despite its expansion, the majority of South Lee Street’s inhabitants warmly embrace this spontaneous celebration, considering […]
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Read MoreA year ago, Mahsa Jina Amini tragically lost her life at the hands of the Iranian morality police. In the aftermath of this tragedy, a potent movement known as “Woman Life Freedom” emerged, championing the democratic and modern ideals of Iran’s young generation. Over the past year, the Iranian regime has responded with brutal crackdowns, resulting in numerous arrests, injuries, and even fatalities among protesters. Despite these severe measures, the Mahsa movement has persevered, undeterred by the numerous challenges imposed by the Iranian government. However, it is noteworthy that while the Mahsa movement remains steadfast in its objectives, opposition groups seem to be more fragmented and divided than ever before. The anniversary gathering and protest in memory of Mahsa Jina Amini in Washington D.C. displayed a stark contrast to my earlier documentation of the initial gathering of Iranians in the city, one year ago shortly after her passing. What particularly caught my attention was the active promotion by Reza Pahlavi’s supporters, advocating for him as the prospective leader/king of Iran, a position that is undemocratic. The Iranian populace persists in their struggle for “Woman Life Freedom,” but certain opposition groups have historically struggled to grasp the intricate dynamics in Iran. […]
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Read MoreIranian-Americans, along with some non Iranians gather in Lincoln Memorian on February 11, 2023 in Washington D.C. to protest against the Islamic Republic Of Iran and in solidarity of the people of Iran following more than 5 months of unrest. At the 19th protest, some other protesters joined them from some states in the east coast of the US. Protesters marched from Lincoln Memorial towards the White House and the US Capitol building. Anti government protests in Iran and abroad have started after Mahsa Amini died in morality police custody in Iran after being detained for allegedly not wearing a headscarf (hijab) “properly” in public. Morality police is responsible for enforcing Iran’s strict dress code for women, including the wearing of the headscarf in public. Please provide the following credit and copyright on all photos: Credit and Copyright: © Daniel Rad Tap on images and swipe to see in full screen
Read MoreIranian-Americans, along with some non Iranians protest across Washington DC every Saturday against the Islamic Republic Of Iran and in solidarity of the people of Iran following more than 5 months of unrest. At the 17th protest, they marched from Freedom Plaza towards the US Capitol building and the Supreme Court. Anti government protests in Iran and abroad have started after Mahsa Amini died in morality police custody in Iran after being detained for allegedly not wearing a headscarf (hijab) “properly” in public. Morality police is responsible for enforcing Iran’s strict dress code for women, including the wearing of the headscarf in public. Please provide the following credit and copyright on all photos: Credit and Copyright: © Daniel Rad Tap on images and swipe to see in full screen
Read MoreIranian-American protesters who have been demonstrating across Washington D.C. every Saturday for almost 4 months say they won’t give up. They, along with some non Iranians demonstrate against the Islamic Republic Of Iran and in solidarity of the people of Iran following more than 4 months of unrest. At the 16th protest on January 21, 2023 protesters marched from Farragut Square towards the Delegation of the European Union, and then The Ukrainian Embassy to support the Ukrainian people. Anti government protests in Iran and abroad have started after Mahsa Amini died in morality police custody in Iran after being detained for allegedly not wearing a headscarf (hijab) “properly” in public. Morality police is responsible for enforcing Iran’s strict dress code for women, including the wearing of the headscarf in public. Please provide the following credit and copyright on all photos: Credit and Copyright: © Daniel Rad Tap on images and swipe to see in full screen
Read MoreAfter 4 months, Iranian Americans along with some non Iranians still keep protesting across Washington, D.C. every Saturday against the Islamic Republic Of Iran. These weekly demonstrations are in solidarity of the people of Iran following almost 4 months of unrest. At the 15th protest on January 14, 2023 protesters marched from Freedom Plaza towards the White House, demanding regime change and human rights for Iran. I’ve been shooting these protests from day one. And I would say there are sometimes when I’m about to say the next protest would be the last one, but I see wow! It’s not the end of the story; it’s just the beginning! The 15th protest on January14th, 2023 showed that the protests against Islamic Republic in Washington, D.C. are still happening even better than day one! Anti government protests in Iran and abroad have started after Mahsa Amini died in morality police custody in Iran after being detained for allegedly not wearing a headscarf (hijab) “properly” in public. Morality police is responsible for enforcing Iran’s strict dress code for women, including the wearing of the headscarf in public. Please provide the following credit and copyright on all photos: Credit and Copyright: © Daniel […]
Read MoreAfter more than three months, Iranian Americans along with some non Iranians still continue to protest across Washington, D.C. in 2023 demanding regime change in Iran. The 14th protest was hold on Sunday January 8, 2023 -instead of Saturday-because of the anniversary of the murder of the innocent passengers of Flight PS752 that was shot down by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. These weekly demonstrations are in solidarity of the people of Iran following almost three months of unrest. Protesters marched from Lincoln Memorial towards the Interests Section of Islamic Republic of Iran on January 8, 2023. Anti government protests in Iran and abroad have started after Amini died in morality police custody in Iran after being detained for allegedly not wearing a headscarf (hijab) “properly” in public. Morality police is responsible for enforcing Iran’s strict dress code for women, including the wearing of the headscarf in public. Please provide the following credit and copyright on all photos: Credit and Copyright: © Daniel Rad Tap on images and swipe to see in full screen
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