The Islamic Republic of Iran intensified its violent repression of Baha’is in a series of arrest actions, home raids and denial of identification cards.
FarsNews in Iran wrote an article on Monday claiming that Baha’is are spying on Iran directed from “the main center of the sect in Israel.”
"It is clear that this announcement is explicitly opposed to the laws of the country," wrote a Zoroastrian member of Iran's Parliament.
Member of 300,000-strong community who fled Islamic Republic describes life under oppressive regime.
More than a million people visit the gardens every year. Apart from being at the holiest site of his faith, for members it's an opportunity to meet other members of the faith serving there.
The religious group celebrates on Sunday the 200th anniversary of its founder, Bahaullah.
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