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Siavash
Read more: SiavashThe story of Siavash in the Shahnameh, penned by Ferdowsi, begins with his birth to a woman who becomes the wife of Kay Kavus, the king of Iran. However, astrologers and soothsayers predict a dark and troubled fate for the handsome Siavash, which deeply disturbs Kay Kavus. Soon after, Rostam, the noble warrior, approaches the king and…
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Iran’s Dance Protest
Read more: Iran’s Dance ProtestIran is witnessing an unusual protest, the “happiness campaign,” centred around a folk song that began when a 70-year-old man danced at a fish market. The video went viral, sparking a public outcry after the government arrested the people in the video. The public backlash evolved into a national protest, with people filming themselves dancing…