Veiled Iranian girls sing during a ceremony commemorating the birth anniversary of
Mahdi, a saint Shiites believe will reappear before the Day of Judgement as a universal
reformer to end tyranny and promote justice, in Tehran, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002. In
a bid to improve its credentials as the world's largest Shiite Muslim country, Iran
Tuesday organized its biggest celebrations of the year to mark the birth anniversary
of Mahdi, who is also known as the promised Hidden Imam. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
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