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Iranian Butchers
Meat salesmen in Iran. Date: 1930s
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Butcher Butchers Butchery Iran Iranian Meat Muslim Salesmen Slaughter Halal
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In this evocative photograph from the 1930s, we witness a bustling scene of Iranian butchers at work in an open-air market. The air is thick with the pungent aroma of fresh meat, mingling with the scent of spices and the faint sound of running water in the background. The butchers, dressed in traditional attire, are deeply engrossed in their work, expertly wielding their sharp knives to skillfully separate cuts of meat from the carcasses. Their customers, mostly Muslim men, are attentively examining the meat, their faces expressing a combination of concentration and satisfaction. The butchers' deft movements and the customers' focused gaze create a sense of communal ritual, a shared experience of procuring halal meat for their families' meals. The butchery scene depicted in this photograph is a testament to the rich and enduring food culture of Iran, which has remained an integral part of its history and identity. The practice of halal butchery, which adheres to Islamic dietary laws, has been a longstanding tradition in the region, ensuring the ethical and clean production of meat for consumption. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing us with a valuable insight into the daily life and customs of Iranians during the 1930s. It also highlights the importance of food and its preparation as a means of connecting people to their heritage and traditions, which continue to thrive in Iran and beyond.
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