Pictory December 14, 2004 Audio clip, April 1, 1970: Ayatollah Morteza Motahhari giving a sermon on popular pre-Islamic rituals and ceremonies, including 13-bedar. Motahhari was generally known as a more moderate cleric in later years. A key ally of Ayatollah Khomeini, Motahhari was assassinated shortly after the 1979 revolution. From Efsha.co.uk Email interesting old photos of ordinary people, places, political leaders, activists... * * COMMENT For letters section   * FAQ * Advertising * Support iranian.com * Editorial policy * Write for Iranian.com * Reproduction

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