Eleven people have died in Iran this year and more than 3,500 were injured during preparations and ceremonies for Newroz’s Persian New Year celebrations. The tradition, which dates back to pre-Islamic times, is not only sometimes dangerous, but also a thorn in the side of the leadership of the mullahs.
The current number of casualties refers to the period since February 20, the head of Iran’s rescue services, Jafar Miadfar, told state television on Wednesday. Eleven people were killed on Wednesday night alone.
Especially during the fire festival that takes place in the Iran Tschaharschandbe Suri is called, there are always countless wounded. The Iranians jump fire, among other things. They want to use it to purify themselves and drive away evil spirits. They sing: “I give you my yellow color. I take your red color.” The color yellow stands for diseases, red for life.
Homemade fireworks as a great danger
The fire festival is celebrated every year on the night of the last Wednesday before the end of the Iranian year. It ends on March 20. The festival is especially popular with young people. Many build their own fireworks for the event, often resulting in injury or even death.
Source: Krone
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