Source: www.hra-news.org
The Bahá’í International Community has reported that the Bahá’í cemetery in Ahvaz has been subjected to arson and the destruction of trees. The systematic destruction of Bahá’í sites and cemeteries in various cities by the government or with its the green light has a history of precedent.
The Bahá’í International Community released the following statement:
“The beautiful #Bahai cemetery in #Ahvaz, which has belonged to the Baha’i community for 110 years, has been deliberately set on fire and its ancient and sturdy trees were hewn and cut into pieces. Why? Simply because of religious prejudice against the Baha’is. These heartless acts must stop immediately. #Iran #BahaiRights #OurStoryIsOne”
This continued desecration of Baha’i cemeteries in various locations designated for destruction by the government comes at great personal cost. Bahá’í citizens are deprived of burying their deceased in various cities throughout Iran.
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