📰 CNN: Iranian Mothers Raise Babies in Symbolic Martyrdom Ceremony in Tehran
📍 Tehran, Iran — In a report aired by CNN’s Frederik Pleitgen, hundreds of Iranian women were seen lifting their babies into the air during a public ceremony in the capital.
🗣️ Pleitgen described the scene:
“Martyrdom is a hugely important concept here in the Islamic Republic of Iran. We’re currently at an event where hundreds of women hold their babies into the air to show that they’re willing to offer their children as martyrs.”
🕌 The gathering is believed to be part of the “Hosseini Infants Ceremony”, a long-standing Shiite tradition that commemorates the death of Imam Hossein’s infant son, symbolizing spiritual dedication and sacrifice.
📽️ While some have interpreted the gesture literally, others say it is symbolic, reflecting faith and cultural identity rather than any literal call to violence.
🔍 The event has sparked a wide range of reactions online, with some calling it deeply emotional and spiritual, while others see it as controversial or concerning.
👇 What’s your take on this tradition and how it’s being interpreted?
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