How Ramadan affects nightlife in Iran’s capital Tehran

Many changes during Ramadan revolve around religious activities as people gather for iftar ceremonies, share food, organise mourning events, and hold prayers [Maziar Motemadi/Al Jazeera]

Tehran, Iran – Shouting and cheering that could be heard a block away, vuvuzelas blasting, clouds of cigarette smoke billowing in the lights.

Those are not scenes that Tehran’s Honarmandan (Artists) Park is used to seeing on a normal night. But that was the setting when the final match of the street football Ramadan Grand Cup was held on Wednesday night.