Iranians Celebrate Ancient Persian Fire Fest

[MilesTogo]

Link:-
Iranians Celebrate Ancient Persian Fire Fest - ABC News

Note:-I tried but could not find an Iranian source for this. If anyone has an Iranian sourced info on this news topic, please feel free to share.

Iranians Celebrate Ancient Persian Fire Fest

Thousands of Iranians gathered at dusk against a snowy mountain backdrop to light giant bonfires in an ancient mid-winter festival dating back to Iran's pre-Islamic past that is drawing new interest from Muslims.

Saturday's celebration was the first in which the dwindling remnants of Iran's once plentiful Zoroastrian religious minority were joined by thousands of Muslims, reflecting a growing interest in the strict Islamic society for the country's ancient traditions...

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[Pasban]

I will post an Iranian article and perhaps some pictures. By the way, MilesTogo, I notice that you seem to have much interest in Iran as you seem to post many articles pertaining to Iran. It's interesting to see that from a foreigner.

 

[MilesTogo]

I will post an Iranian article and perhaps some pictures. By the way, MilesTogo, I notice that you seem to have much interest in Iran as you seem to post many articles pertaining to Iran. It's interesting to see that from a foreigner.

I am just a curious human being.