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Wedding of the Shah of Persia in 1960
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Wedding of the Shah of Persia in 1960
Farah Diba (born 1938), third wife of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, last Shah of Persia (Iran), symbolically setting free some caged birds on the day of her wedding, wearing a dress by Christian Dior. Date: 1960
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In this iconic photograph from 1960, Farah Diba, the third wife of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Persia (Iran), is seen releasing a group of caged birds during her wedding ceremony. The event took place in Tehran, Iran, and was a grand spectacle of royal pageantry. Dressed in a stunning gown by the renowned French fashion designer, Christian Dior, Farah embodied the epitome of elegance and grace on her special day. The symbolic act of setting free the caged birds was a traditional Persian custom, representing the couple's hope for a happy and harmonious married life. The birds, released into the clear blue sky, signified freedom, love, and the start of a new beginning for the newlyweds. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Farah Diba's marriage was a significant event in Iranian history, marking the beginning of a new era for the country. The couple's union was celebrated both within Iran and internationally, with many dignitaries and world leaders in attendance. This photograph, taken on the day of their wedding, captures a poignant moment in the history of Iranian royalty. The image of Farah, dressed in her exquisite Christian Dior gown, releasing the birds, remains a powerful symbol of hope, love, and the start of a new journey for the newlyweds.
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