[IranAlert] Iranians Wrap Up Norooz Holidays by Defying the Regime

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Iranians across the country wrapped up the Norooz holidays with acts of solidarity and collective defiance against the Islamic Republic on April 2.

Iranians traditionally celebrate the 13th day after Norooz, called Sizdah Be-dar in Persian (“Thirteen outdoor”), gathering outdoors and enjoying communal festivities.

This year, heeding a call from Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, Iranians across the nation sang the pre-revolutionary “Ey Iran” anthem while celebrating the occasion.

Families of protesters killed by the regime during the 2022 uprising played a prominent role in today’s campaign, playing or singing the anthem as they commemorated their loved ones by visiting their graves.

The mother of Erfan Rezaei, a protester killed by the regime, commemorated her son by singing the anthem while tying grass, an Iranian tradition believed to bring good fortune on the day.

The mother of Parsa Reza-Doost visited the graves of her son and other murdered protesters.

The wife of slain protester Javad Rezaei visited his grave and played the “Ey Iran” anthem.

The mother of slain protester Ali Sayyedi did the same at her son’s grave.

Check NUFDI’s social media accounts for more videos of these acts of defiance.