During my time in Iran, it always saddened me to witness this “imposed culture of mourning”. Black flags everywhere. So utterly alien and contrary to what I observed as the colourful, effervescent, culturally-empowered Iranian spirit.
Especially among young Iranians whom I found
Something has irrevocably changed in Iranian society.
The ruling clerics’ imposed culture of mourning is being answered with acts of joy, defiance, and life.
Just as #MajidrezaRahnavard wished for his funeral before the regime mercilessly executed him.
