ARMENIANS
IN IRAN ARE PREPARING FOR APRIL 24
It was informed that within the framework of
the decision taken by the Iranian Leadership, the Armenian
schools in the country will be closed on April 24, 2007 and
the Armenian officers will also be on leave at the same date.
Meanwhile, it is stated that Armenians are planning to carry
out a more active campaign in order to make the so-called
genocide recognize in 2007.
In addition to the decision taken as a result
of the initiatives of the Dashnak Armenians, the Armenians
that will be involved in the activities in the mentioned day
will be taken from their houses in Tehran / Majidiyeh,
Shahid Sani, Rebat Qarim, Khadjeh Nezamolmolk and Vila
streets and brought to the Tehran Saint Serkis Church by the
busses allocated by the State. It is expected that the
Armenians will make a demonstration after the rite that will
be held in the aforementioned church. Besides, it is stated
that the Esfahan Vank Church will also organize a rite.
The Armenians who mostly live in Tehran and
Esfahan and were given all their cultural and social rights
are represented at the parliament with two deputies. There
are also four Armenian political parties carrying out their
activities in Iran. In Iran where Armenians have the right
to read and write in their mother tongue, there are two
Armenian Language and Literature Departments in both Esfahan
and Tehran Universities. On the other hand, it is stated
that the Armenian students are regularly brought to the
Ararat Sports Hall in Tehran and taken oath on the Armenian
flag and the Great Armenian map every month.
535 thousand dollars out of 2 million dollar
aid shared out for the social, cultural and educational
development of the minorities was allocated for the Armenian
community through a decision taken by the Iranian Parliament
last year.
