The Highlight of Eid

As Ramadan drew to a close, Ayatollah Khamenei led prayers at a ceremony in Tehran. But for many, the highlight of the holy day was not the Supreme Leader; instead, they were entranced by two young children. The boys, thought to be two of Khamenei’s grandchildren, are pictured enjoying a moment of frivolity during Khamenei's prayers— in one photograph, a little boy is seen pointing at the leader with a smile on his face. Several official news websites in Iran published the photographs, but removed them a few hours later without explanation.