I found these fotos today, related to foundation of Islamic republic of Iran. Almost 30 years ago on 1978 around these days, revolution happened in Iran. Since then, Iran and Iranians faced many events and struggles, what you usually get after every revolution around the world.
Now those who were part of revolution have children and grandchildren. I also was born in first years after revolution. So whatever makes sense for them as youth generation of 1978, the excitemnets, celebrations, Pahlavi Regime, is not that tangible for me. Looking at those old fotos that can bring back memories for my parents and arouse their feelings, does not make me over excited.
I have no idea about those days nor a single memory. Days of high expectations, days of noble goals, days of living according to some standards of perfection, days of idealism, days of revolution have been passed. Sanctions are what my generation faced after all.
We do not know how it feels to go to other country quickly without visa issues, sending or receiving cash to all over the world, or finding name of our country in some sites so easily without a need to chose Indonesia instead of Iran!!
We do not even know how it feels downloading Google Earth neither a need to use Anti Proxy nor receiving the message “Sorry, The service is not available in your country.“
We do not know how it feels neither being banned nor isolated..
I am sure Republic Revolution in Iran was a big event in the history. Our parents did a great job indeed, though what my generation has done, is much more significant..
They call us as the second ‘Burnt’ Generation. We are the ones rebuilding the ruins, while tolerating western racist sanctions, stupid governmental laws, unemployment and economic crisis .
‘We‘ are the ones sending satellite to space, winning Gold medals in Olympiads, inventing more and more things for the coming generation of Iranians to live in comfort. As my mom says, if Iran had better legal system and was not under sanctions , Iranians would do alot better, because Iran has the best youth generation, both males and females.
We do them all with the least expectations and ‘praises’, because we love our country.
Rest of Fotos: Here, Here, Here
P.S: Has been cross-posted on Mideast Youth
February 4, 2009 at 12:37 am
it is good to see the evolution of these days.
February 4, 2009 at 12:43 am
Kopijaava, Sure it is.
February 4, 2009 at 6:38 pm
good info – revolution is the mother of innovation
thanks sister
February 4, 2009 at 9:42 pm
srinivas, Thank you for your comment
February 5, 2009 at 4:04 am
Inshallah, the day will soon come, dear Sister, now that Obama is president. A wonderful post
Ya Haqq!
February 5, 2009 at 10:28 am
Irving, Thank you dear brother. Insha’allah..
February 5, 2009 at 6:56 pm
SubhanAllah very informative!
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February 5, 2009 at 10:09 pm
You must hear stories all the time of the Revolution Shahrzad. Do share with us some of them
February 7, 2009 at 3:44 am
Revolutions generally bring excitements but majority of people don’t have good memories. Couple of days back I heard an Iranian woman telling that she was in university at that time and was in a protest where they were fired at ….she saw her friend being hit n killed but she ran to save her life…and that thing still haunts her to this date that she didn stop for her friend. Revolutions too need innocent blood.
Alhamdolillah Iran is a much stable country and getting better and is one of the important country of the muslim world in particular. InshAllah things will get better with Iran.
February 10, 2009 at 3:08 am
I’ve read many books and novels on the revolution, which I find so interesting, to see the different stages in Iran’s political history. Thanks for sharing!
February 10, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Very beautiful article Sharzad.
~ Mythos
February 12, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Thanks for such an interesting article which gives the reader an insight towards the thoughts, feelings and aspirations for hope a young Iranian has. Plus, it is well written…Keep up the good job. Hopefully one day the West will know that Iranians are not dangerous
February 13, 2009 at 1:37 am
The one thing I have to admire most is the amount ingenious things Iranians — and many other peoples throughout the world — do with the technology that rarely shows up among Americans. I can’t wait for the day countries like Iran — and Cuba — will be able to freely travel amongst nations again.
February 13, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Shaharzad, I’ve a request. There is an article in NYT today about condition of Iranian women:
It surely paints a very very gloomy picture of abuse in marriage esp., and divorce. Can you throw more light on this in a new post, if possible?
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/13/world/middleeast/13iran.html?pagewanted=2&hp
February 13, 2009 at 4:50 pm
One more thing, there are some incredible pictures from one of my contacts in flickr on Revolution 30 years back. Ppl, do check them out!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kavous/sets/1552494/
February 13, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Karim, Abuse in marriage just does happen around the world and not only in Iran. Sure NYT would not be allowed to publish the high statics of marriage abuse in american society!
Though Iranian laws have problems, but still they’re best in the mideastern countries. Esp in compare to Pakistan and Arab countries, Iranian women are much more powerful now and i know many cases that women actually abuse men too.
Thank you for the links, comments and those beautiful fotos.
February 13, 2009 at 7:13 pm
AMR, thank you..
Sumera, my mom says if everyone tries to write memories of those years, many books would be published..
Zios, i agree with you.
Unique, Thank you. There are some books that have discussed Iranian revolution fairly. Remember me to give you the names..
Mythos, Thank you
Sadhia, welcome to my blog and thank you for your words of encouragement.
Charlene, You’re right. People always are more creative when there’s difficulty. Amen..
February 24, 2009 at 12:46 am
This was so interesting to me! Thank you for sharing your thoughts concerning this topic. Really makes me think. Wonderful post!
March 8, 2009 at 8:01 am
I remember those days. I was only a teenager in Tehran. Those were extraordinary times filled with fears of uncertainty and joys of anticipation.