National cohesion demonstrated on 9th of Day: Mahdavi Kani

Mehr News – Assembly of Experts Chairman Ayatollah Mohammadreza Mahdavi Kani has said that the December 30, 2009 demonstrations were a manifestation of the unity of the Iranian people.

He made the remarks in a statement issued on Sunday ahead of the anniversary of the event.

On December 30, 2009, millions of people took to the streets of Tehran and other Iranian cities and towns to show their anger over sacrilegious acts committed on Ashura day (December 27, 2009) in the follow-up to the post-election unrest.

The massive rallies against the seditious movements came to be known as the 9th of Day demonstrations because they took place on the ninth day of the Iranian calendar month of Day.

In 2009, on Ashura day, which is the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his 72 companions, protesters chanted slogans against top government officials. They clashed with the police and damaged public property. Some of them also committed acts that disrespected religious sanctities.

It is said that the people’s demonstrations on December 30, 2009, which ended months of unrest, poured water on the fire.

In his statement, Mahdavi Kani said that the demonstrations of the 9th of Day marked a milestone in the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran.