The role of Kerman's people in revolutionary struggles must be explained for future generations

Kerman – On the anniversary of the burning of Kerman's Grand Mosque, the governor of Kerman stressed the need to explain the role of the province's people in revolutionary struggles for future generations.

Kerman- The Governor of Kerman emphasized the necessity of explaining the role of the people of this province in the revolutionary struggle for future generations in the commemoration ceremony of the anniversary of the burning of the Jame Mosque in Kerman.

According to Mehr reporter, Mohammad Ali Talebi, on Thursday night, during the commemoration ceremony of the anniversary of the burning of the Jame Mosque in Kerman, emphasizing the importance of remembering the role of the people of the province in the struggle against the Pahlavi regime, he said: "We hope that by holding symbolic programs, we will remember the prominent role of the people of Kerman in the revolutionary struggle and provide the basis for strengthening faith and commitment to the ideals of the Islamic Revolution."

Referring to the events of Mehr 24, 1357 and the martyrdom of two people during the Pahlavi regime's attack on Kerman's Jama Masjid, he said: "Remembering Kerman's role in the struggle against the Pahlavi regime is of particular importance." A move that affected the process of the revolutionary struggle and finally led to the victory of the Islamic Revolution on the 22nd of Bahman.

Talebi, emphasizing the necessity of commemorating this historical event, added: Such programs are an opportunity to read the prominent role of the people in revolutionary struggles, transfer historical values to future generations and strengthen faith and commitment to the ideals of the Islamic Revolution.

According to this report, on the sidelines of this ceremony, the book "History of Kerman Grand Mosque" and the hymn "24 Mehr" were unveiled.

Kerman Jame Mosque, which is also known as Mozaffari Jame Mosque, is located in Mushtaqiye Square (Shahda) and adjacent to Mozaffari Bazaar and Gadmagah Bazaar.

This historical building was built during the reign of Al-Muzaffar and based on historical documents, it was located outside the walls of Kerman in the past. But with the expansion of the city, it was included in the urban limits.

Due to its historical value and architectural features, Kerman Grand Mosque was registered in the list of national monuments of Iran in 1315.

On October 24, 1357, during the revolutionary campaign, Pahlavi regime agents attacked the people present in Kerman Jame Mosque and this mosque was set on fire. As a result of this incident, two people were martyred and a number of people were injured.