Supreme Leader Khamenei Tries to Put Out the Fire
A secular holiday celebrated for thousands of years has been banned by the leadership because it may allow protestors to show their disgust with the government. (See also Claudia Rosett: "What Now for Nowruz?")
March 15, 2010 - 3:42 pm
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