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08-Dec-2009
My daughter Mahdiyeh woke me up Tuesday morning and asked if I wanted to come to her U.S. citizenship ceremony. "When is it?" I asked in a daze. "Eight o'clock," she says. It was 7:30. I had forgotten all about it. I quickly got ready and we took a cab to a Washington DC courthouse >>> Photos
I had imagined a dry ceremony run by boring bureaucrats. But no. The clerks were cordial and helpful and the presiding judge was a sweetheart. What made it more special were the speakers -- model citizens and activists who recalled the importance of the Bill of Rights as well as the need to preserve the language and culture of the new citizens' country of birth in order to make America a richer, more diverse and vibrant society.
I'm greatly relieved that Mahdiyeh is finally a U.S. citizen. She will now enjoy a level of individual freedom and security few countries can offer >>> Photos
Video: The court clerk had difficulty reading Mahdiyeh's name. He said something like "Javed, Mada" :o)
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JJ and mahdiyeh jan, congratulations!
by benbagheri on Sat Dec 12, 2009 06:14 PM PSTWe're all proud of Mahdiyeh! Her work and professional accomplishments and now her citizenship! You must be a proud Dad.
javadagha
by KouroshS on Thu Dec 10, 2009 07:36 AM PSTWhat is wrong with that when accepting some other country's citizenship will make someone life's much better or even safer for that matter?
mannya2001 I suppose You Meant NORWAY ... ;0)
by Darius Kadivar on Thu Dec 10, 2009 05:39 AM PSTLOL
KNIGHTHOOD:Penguin receives Norwegian knighthood (2005)
JJ pictures Nobel Peace Oslo Noway
by mannya2001 on Thu Dec 10, 2009 05:37 AM PSTIN your dreaaaaaaams PEDRO
True Iranians
by Javadagha on Wed Dec 09, 2009 09:55 PM PSTI do not understand how someone who grew up in Iran will be happy with another country’s citizenship. I believe this is a reason WHY Iran has lagged in comparison to other countries.
There are Iranians who will never accept other citizenships regardless of how bad the situation in Iran gets. In my book, these are true Iranians.
No pressure
by Ari Siletz on Wed Dec 09, 2009 05:41 PM PSTCongratulations Mahdiyeh Khanoum!
Best wishes for her, Iran and America
by Shazde Asdola Mirza on Wed Dec 09, 2009 05:19 PM PSTEvery voice counts! Every action counts!
Congrats,
by Midwesty on Wed Dec 09, 2009 04:37 PM PSTNo, don't take the certificate to bed with you, it might get crumpled. ;O)
JJ jan
by bajenaghe naghi on Wed Dec 09, 2009 02:46 PM PSTCongratulations to Mahdiyeh and you for the special day and wish Mahdiyeh the very best as a brand new bona fide American.
anonymouse
by Organic NUTritionist on Wed Dec 09, 2009 02:02 PM PSTReally, if you get to know me you will see that I don't bs and say it like it is--it's a family trait! ;)
Congrats!
by farshadjon on Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:33 PM PSTCongratulations to the Javid family and especially to Mahideh khanom!
kareem
by KouroshS on Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:10 PM PSTThen i hope you will see plenty of it among your friends and relatives:))
Organic jaan no party bazi congratulatory notes ;-)Just kidding!
by Anonymouse on Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:35 AM PSTEverything is sacred.
you look soooooo beautiful....
by Organic NUTritionist on Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:32 AM PSTcongratulations :)
Got it's moments...Girls dig it...
by Kareem on Wed Dec 09, 2009 09:55 AM PSTBeing an illegal alien ain't all that bad ;-)
www.Kareemslist.com
Congratsssss
by KouroshS on Wed Dec 09, 2009 08:42 AM PSTHoping to see the day where this priviledge is extended to so many others under the comprehensive Immigration reform.
Elahi amen.
thank you
by No Comment on Wed Dec 09, 2009 08:29 AM PSTthank you everybody for your kind words :)
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by anonymous111.2 on Wed Dec 09, 2009 07:52 AM PSTNow can we see your papers please JJ?....you know, just to make sure you're here legally. :-)
taaba'iyyat
by jigsawnovich on Wed Dec 09, 2009 07:40 AM PSTmobaarak e!
Marge jaan these days it's easy to get a replacement. Besides
by Anonymouse on Wed Dec 09, 2009 06:38 AM PSTOnce you get your passport it's the same and you can loose it while dozing off on a train in a foreign country like JJJ did and order a new one and have it delivered to you while sun bathing in South of France!
Everything is sacred.
don't lose that citizenship certificate
by I Have a Crush on Alex Trebek on Wed Dec 09, 2009 06:24 AM PSTonce i lost mine (i loaned it to kharmagas and Q for our secret mission in Orlando, Florida) and it cost me hundreds of dollars to get a new copy. it's also a very slow, Beaurocratic contact-filled process.
Congrats MJJ! I get goose bumps, even though I don't know you!
by Anonymouse on Wed Dec 09, 2009 06:14 AM PSTEverything is sacred.
A privilege
by Princess on Wed Dec 09, 2009 06:04 AM PSTBeing the citizen of a democratic state, by choice rather than birthright, is a privilege afforded to few people in this world.
Let us hope for the day when, Iran and every country in this world, grant their citizens the basic human rights we tend to take so much for granted. And may we learn to never take these basic rights for granted.
Congratulations, Mahdiyeh jan, and all the best wishes to you!
this is why i love america
by I Have a Crush on Alex Trebek on Wed Dec 09, 2009 05:18 AM PSTi love these ceremonies so much. congratulations to mahdiye!!!!
Congrats
by Cost-of-Progress on Wed Dec 09, 2009 04:59 AM PSTIt's a more secured feeling, isn't it?
I think I know the guy sitting behind her in the courtroom. he looks familiar.
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by Souri on Wed Dec 09, 2009 03:22 AM PSTSorry
I can't
post anything
Gota
Technical problem!
Best LUCKS.
Congrats !
by Darius Kadivar on Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:48 AM PSTNice ;0)
Good for you!
by Niki Tehranchi on Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:55 PM PSTCongrats to you and I hope you enjoy your civic rights and duties to the fullest :o)
Congratulations :)
by Humility on Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:22 PM PSTI became a Citizen in 1992 - Voted for Clinton that year!
Congratulations
by IRANdokht on Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:13 PM PSTI love Mahdieh's picture :o)
IRANdokht