A large outdoor gathering of approximately one hundred fifty to two hundred men is observed under a clear blue sky in Kandahar, Afghanistan

A large outdoor gathering of approximately one hundred fifty to two hundred men is observed under a clear blue sky in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The scene is dominated by a densely packed crowd of men, predominantly adults, many with beards and dressed in traditional Afghan attire including various turbans and shalwar kameez. Most individuals are either seated on the dry, light-brown earth or standing in close proximity to one another. In the foreground, three men are seated cross-legged or with legs extended on the ground. The man on the far right wears a dark jacket and turban, with brown footwear beside him, and a silver crutch with a blue handgrip lies in front. The central seated man wears light-colored clothing and a dark cap or patterned turban; black sandals are placed near him, and another silver crutch with a blue arm cuff is on the ground. To his left, a man in dark attire and a dark turban sits with hands clasped, and a third silver crutch rests on the ground. All three appear to be observing an area to the right, outside the frame. In the mid-ground, a standing individual wearing a white shawl over dark clothing and a white head covering holds what appears to be a long-barreled rifle vertically. The larger crowd behind him consists of numerous men in similar traditional dress, many seated or squatting, facing generally in the same direction. The background features a light-colored building with a distinctive white dome and two smaller domes or structures, possibly a mosque or public building, visible on the left. To the right, a tall pole supports multiple rectangular floodlights, indicative of an assembly or sports area. Trees are visible behind the crowd and structures. A red sign with white script is partially visible near the floodlights. The ground is largely barren earth with sparse vegetation. Shadows indicate clear daylight.