PJ Mediahttps://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2008/07/03/july-4th-coming-up-but-dont-forget-the-18th-of-tir-persian-calendar/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 03:48:00 -0400July 4th coming up, but don't forget the 18th of Tir (Persian calendar)<![CDATA[This year that&#8217;s July 8, the anniversary of the 1999 student uprising in Iran  that ended in bloodshed.]]>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:04:40 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2008/07/03/july-4th-coming-up-but-dont-forget-the-18th-of-tir-persian-calendar-n215919