Iranians held a rare moment of celebration amid the Middle East war, flocking to the streets of Tehran to enjoy a military brass band and parading scooters as they marked the Shia holiday of Eid al-Ghadir. Pics and text/AFP

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where he interacted with local residents and reviewed issues concerning the region during his tour. (Pics/PTI)