Context
In Iran, Baha’i Minority Faces Persecution Even After Death.
- The graves have been desecrated by state authorities in Iran.
About Baha’i Minority
- The Bahai faith is a relatively young monotheistic religion with spiritual roots dating back to the early 19th century in Iran.
- The Bahais have a spiritual center in the Israeli port city of Haifa, but its history dates back to well before the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948.
- Unlike other minorities, Bahais do not have their faith recognised by Iran’s constitution and have no reserved seats in parliament.
- They are unable to access the country’s higher education and suffer harassment ranging from raids against their businesses to confiscation of assets and arrest.
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