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Holding 'No Pants Subway Ride' Day in 60 Cities Worldwide

Jan 31, 2026 January 31, 2026 1 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

On January 20, thousands of people participated in the 'No Pants Subway Ride' event in over 60 cities around the world, including major cities like London and New York. This annual event is a light-hearted celebration aimed at bringing joy and humor to urban commuting. It highlights a unique cultural phenomenon that transcends borders.

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💡 Bottom Line: The 'No Pants Subway Ride' is a light-hearted global event that promotes joy in urban commuting.

📰 What Happened

On January 20, thousands of people participated in the 'No Pants Subway Ride' event, riding subways without pants in over 60 cities worldwide. This annual event aims to bring humor and joy to urban commuting.

  • The event took place in major cities like London, New York, Berlin, Moscow, and Prague.
  • It involved thousands of participants across 25 countries.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: While the event is not directly related to Iran, it reflects a global trend of cultural expressions that may contrast with local norms in Iran.
🌍 Regional: The event showcases a form of cultural expression that might be viewed differently in the Middle East, highlighting regional differences in social norms.
🌐 International: It emphasizes the importance of humor and community in urban life, which can resonate with international audiences.

📚 Background

The 'No Pants Subway Ride' began in 2002 as a prank by a New York-based group and has since grown into a worldwide phenomenon.

Cultural expressions in urban settings Globalization of humor and social events
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Every day, many people travel via subway. Among them, a group rides the subway without pants for fun on one day each year. Thousands participated in this event on Sunday, January 20, in over 60 cities including London, New York, Berlin, Moscow, and Prague, across 25 countries. Hassan Sarbakhshian has prepared a photo report of this event in Prague for Radio Farda.

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