Iranians are expressing outrage on social media over the renaming of two beloved pre-Islamic festivals, viewed as an attempt to erode “ancient Iranian culture.” This week, Iranian media reported that the Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution (SCCR) has chosen to rename certain events on the official calendar of the Islamic Republic, including the festivals of Yalda and Charshanbeh Souri, both of which predate the Islamization of Iran in the 6th century AD.The Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution, comprising several appointees…
Iranians Outraged By Regime’s Renaming Of Pre-Islamic Festivals – ایران اینترنشنال
