Iran 1999 - Part Three: Shiraz & Tehran

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Travel story: Iran 1999 - Part Three: Shiraz & Tehran

When I got to Shiraz I noticed that there were black flags and banners draped throughout the bazaar and in the mosques. I inquired and was told that they were in mourning for Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammed, who was killed in 680.



My second night as I was lying in my room, I heard the sound of chanting coming from the street. I sat up wondering what was going on. The evening call to prayers was over - what could it be? I grabbed my jacket and decided to... More