Revolution Songs During Islamic Ceremonies Anger Iran’s Hardliners

Maryam Sinaiee
Maryam Sinaiee

British Iranian journalist and political analyst

An Iranian mourner tied their own hands and feet to a flagpole to commemorate the death of Khodanour Lojei, a young man shot to death on October 1 in Zahedan, capital of southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
An Iranian mourner tied their own hands and feet to a flagpole to commemorate the death of Khodanour Lojei, a young man shot to death on October 1 in Zahedan, capital of southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

This week, Shiite Ashura ceremonies embraced a marked pro-protest theme, which angered hardliners as their own mourning ceremonies seemed to have waned in popularity.