Hejleh

The mirror comes from the sky—always clean, always noble.

In old Iranian tradition, Hejleh was a joyful space, decorated with mirrors where newlyweds spent their first night. Today, it marks unexpected loss—a shrine built for young people who die too soon.

Families announce death with posters on walls. Men’s faces are shown. Women are often replaced with flowers. Do women not have an identity in my country? We do—but systems of power and religion try to erase us.

This fading isn’t just in Iran. Around the world, people are silenced for their gender, race, beliefs, or identity. Through this work, I ask for respect—for presence.
The world needs more love and peace for the next generation.