The “Day of Cyrus the Great” Coincides with Call for Freedom in Iran
We are standing on the threshold of the “Day of Cyrus the Great”, and this year coincides with one of the most amazing uprisings for freedom in the world by the country women and men of Cyrus the Great. An uprising by women as the standard-bearers, and the youth as its brave soldiers. Soldiers who, like their historical fathers and leaders, intend to end the dark era of suffering and discrimination they have experienced in the hands of a brutal and oppressive government, and give peace, happiness and prosperity to the people of their land.
We at the Pasargad Heritage Foundation, as admirers of Cyrus the Great, as we have said many times, say that for us (as for many) Cyrus was neither a saint, nor an angel, nor the first ancient emperor. Cyrus’ importance as a historical figure is not because his name appears in holy books like the Bible, Torah and Quran. Cyrus is praiseworthy for his contributions and his decrees on human rights and freedom. He gave as binding laws for human rights not only for the people of his homeland, but also the people of other lands and the people with different religion and believes.
One of the most important and beautiful parts of the Cyrus’ Charter, especially these days when the children of Iran are being killed by the soldiers of the criminal leaders of Islamic government, is where it says:
“My very friendly soldiers were marching inside Babylon, I did not let anyone (anywhere) be intimidating in all the lands of Sumer and Akkad.”
The words of a powerful and mindful leader whose government was not based on fear, but based on wisdom and love.
Considering the historical facts, we cannot be indifferent to Cyrus the Great as a person of universal value, regardless of our belief and creed, religion or non-religion. We cannot be Iranian and not respect him. We cannot accept human rights but ignore his charter.
Pasargad Heritage Foundation, as the organization that proposed the designation of “Great Cyrus Day”, with respect for freedom fighters and especially the wise and brave women of Iran, calls on the people of the world to remember and support the nationwide uprising of the people of our land. As Cyrus the Great’s entry into Babylon was the day of saving the people from the hands of the oppressors, may this Cyrus’ day be the day of driving out the oppressors and opening the doors of freedom, happiness and peace for the people of Iran.
Happy Cyrus day
Sincerely
Shokooh Mirzadegi
Spokesperson of “Pasargad Heritage Foundation”
October 2022
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