By Amir Taheri
Serving notice that the fight for the future of Iran was far from over, multitudes throughout the country yesterday defied a government ban to attend ceremonies marking the 40th day since the death of pro-democracy protesters in Tehran.
The ceremonies, known as "Chelleh" (quarantine), are part of a tradition with pre-Islamic roots sanctioned by the Shiite version of Islam. But a show of force by the authorities prevented the formation of massive crowds.
Police also prevented Mir Hussein Mousavi, the officially defeated candidate in June's presidential election, and other prominent opposition leaders from reaching the Behesht-Zahra graveyard in Tehran. Read more ...
Serving notice that the fight for the future of Iran was far from over, multitudes throughout the country yesterday defied a government ban to attend ceremonies marking the 40th day since the death of pro-democracy protesters in Tehran.
The ceremonies, known as "Chelleh" (quarantine), are part of a tradition with pre-Islamic roots sanctioned by the Shiite version of Islam. But a show of force by the authorities prevented the formation of massive crowds.
Police also prevented Mir Hussein Mousavi, the officially defeated candidate in June's presidential election, and other prominent opposition leaders from reaching the Behesht-Zahra graveyard in Tehran. Read more ...
Source: FSM
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