Rahian Noor Northwest; Narrating the epic of the martyrs in connection with pilgrimage and tourism

Yasuj- Rahian Noor North West is an opportunity to keep alive the memory of the martyrs, transfer the culture of sacrifice to the young generation and link the narrative of holy defense with pilgrimage and cultural tourism.

Ambassador Arjan of the Provinces Group: The Rahyan Noor camps in the northwest of Kohgiluyeh and Boyar Ahmad, with the dispatch of more than 3,200 people from 23 Shahrivar to 24 Aban 1405, provided an opportunity to read the history of the holy defense, get to know the history of the martyrs, and link the pilgrimage with cultural tourism. The camps, in addition to conveying the concepts of sacrifice and resistance, were held with the aim of increasing social vitality and familiarizing people with the historical geography of the west of the country. They are more advanced.

From the southern fronts to the land of silent struggles

Rahian Noor is not only a trip to operational areas and monuments of holy defense, these camps are a valuable opportunity to reread a part of Iran's contemporary history, introduce the new generation to the bravery of warriors and transfer the values that were formed during the years of imposed war.

In the meantime, due to the geographical location, the difficult conditions of the fronts and the role of warriors in the defense of Iran's borders, the operational areas of the northwest of the country contain an important part of the narrative of the holy defense, the areas that visiting them can create a deeper understanding of the extent of the war fronts and the struggle of the Iranian forces in the mountainous and border areas.

The importance of these trips becomes more apparent than in the past with the increasing distance of today's generation from the days of war and the direct experience of that era, because field visits to operational areas, narratives about martyrs and getting to know the places where historical events took place, transform the concepts of sacrifice, responsibility, sacrifice and defense of the homeland from the level of historical information into a tangible and lasting experience.

Camps of Rahian Noor North-West of Kohgiluyeh and Boyar Ahmad have been organized with the same approach, programs that, in addition to cultural and religious goals, provide participants with the capacity of historical and natural tourism in the western regions of the country and provide them with the opportunity to become more familiar with the geography, culture and historical background of these regions.

Rahian Noor Northwest; Completing the narrative of the epic and resistance

Focusing on the operational areas in the south of the country is more familiar to many people due to the presence of known monuments and the long history of holding Rahian Noor camps, but the northwestern fronts also narrate an important part of the history of the Holy Defense, which is necessary to know to complete the public image of the war.

In these areas, the mountainous geography, difficult traffic conditions and border location have been part of the operational realities of the war, familiarity with these features along with the narrative of the life and struggle of the martyrs, provides the basis for a better understanding of the difficulties of defending the country and the sacrifice of the warriors.

On the other hand, the presence of different groups of people in these camps creates an opportunity to transfer experience between generations, especially for young people who have not experienced the period of holy defense, and their knowledge of this period is mainly formed through books, movies, family narratives, and cultural programs.

In this year's program, in addition to cultural and religious goals, the organizers also considered visiting some historical and touristic places in Hamedan and Kermanshah provinces, and this combination allowed the participants to become more familiar with the history, culture and geography of the west of the country and added to the richness of the travel experience.

Paying attention to the quality of narration, allocating enough time to visit the monuments, implementing educational programs and matching the travel time with the needs of the participants can also increase the cultural effectiveness of these camps in future periods.

Sending about 900 people in 20 days and employing 17 buses

In an interview with the Mehr reporter, the deputy in charge of the military, tourism and Rahian Noor camp of Fatah Kohgiluyeh and Boyar Ahmad, referring to the implementation of the Northwestern Rahian Noor camps, said: in a period of nearly 20 days, about 900 people were sent to the northwestern regions of the country as part of these programs.

Referring to the executive requirements of these camps, Colonel Esfandiar Mokhtari added: organizing trips for this number of pilgrims requires planning in the field of transportation, accommodation, nutrition, support and security, and the executive team has tried to manage these parts according to the conditions of the route.

Referring to the dispatch of about 17 buses to the North-West regions, he said: despite the limitations of resources and facilities, the arrangements made provided the basis for dispatching this number of buses.

The deputy in charge of the vice-president of military, tourism and Noor forces, Fatah Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad, also said about the costs of running the camps: the estimated cost for each person was about 9 million 100 thousand tomans, of which about 3 million 300 thousand tomans per person was allocated for the cost of providing buses.

Referring to the difference between the security conditions of the northwestern regions and the operational regions of the southern part of the country, he clarified: In planning the trip, the security conditions of the routes and the possibility of accommodation for the pilgrims were taken into consideration, and for this reason, a part of the initial plan to visit the cities of Kurdistan province was changed according to the existing conditions.

Colonel Mokhtari continued: In the original plan, it was planned to visit cities such as Sanandaj, Diwandara, Saqqez, and Baneh, but due to some considerations and the lack of accommodation facilities, it was not possible to carry out the program according to the original plan.

Referring to the pilgrims' visit to Javanrud, he said: despite security considerations, this area was also included in the travel plan and protective measures were taken for the caravan.

The deputy in charge of the vice-department of military, tourism and religious forces, Fatah Kohgiluyeh and Boyar Ahmad, also said about the duration of the trip: The program of the North-West camps in the past years was usually six days, but this year it was implemented in the form of four days, which increases the need for accurate planning to make better use of the travel time.

In another part of his speech, referring to the limitations of food supply in the north-west routes, he stated: Due to security conditions, it is not possible to use all the food preparation centers, and trusted and well-known centers are chosen to provide food for the pilgrims.

Colonel Mokhtari also pointed to the cooperation of provincial institutions in the implementation of Rahian Noor programs and said: The main part of the implementation of these programs was the responsibility of the IRGC, but the governorate, the supply council and some executive institutions also cooperated and supported in different sectors.

Referring to the experience of accommodating about three thousand people in Tehran for the funeral program, he said: managing the accommodation of this number of people required considerable coordination and facilities, and the experience gained can be used in the planning of future camps.

More than 3,200 people were sent to Rahian Noor in the northwest

In an interview with the Mehr reporter, the head of the vice-president of military, tourism and Rahian Noor army, Fatah Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad, also pointed to the end of the Rahian Noor camps in the northwest of the country on 24 November 1405 and stated that since the 23rd of Shahrivar, more than 3,200 people have been sent to the western regions of the country in the form of four-day camps.

Major Rahim Vafanjad stated that the main goal of holding these camps is to familiarize different classes of people with the teachings of holy defense and high-ranking martyrs and added: Our effort is that the participants get to know more about the struggle of warriors and the lives of martyrs and be able to benefit from these teachings in their lives.

The head of the Deputy Military, Tourism and Noor Army Corps, Fatah Kohgilouye and Boyer Ahmad, pointed to the combination of cultural and tourism programs in these trips and said: In addition to the Noor Noor programs, tourism capacity was also taken into consideration, and the pilgrims visited some historical and touristic places in Hamedan and Kermanshah provinces during the trip.

He continued: This approach was followed with the aim of increasing social vitality and providing the opportunity for people to become more familiar with the historical and tourism capacities of the western regions of the country.

Referring to the necessity of the participation of the executive bodies in the development of Rahian Noor programs, Major Vefanjad said: promoting the culture of sacred defense and providing the opportunity for the presence of different strata of people requires the cooperation of all institutions and bodies, and we hope that various groups will participate in the implementation of these programs with more support and accompaniment.

He further informed about the plan to send Rahian Noor caravans to the south and stated: The sending of students to the operational areas of the south will start from the middle of November, and special Rahian Noor camps for different people will also be held in the winter season.

The head of the Deputy Military, Tourism and Noor Pathfinders Corps, Fatah Kohgilouye and Boyer Ahmad, expressed hope: With the cooperation of the executive bodies and cultural institutions, a wider field of deployment of people to the operational areas of the south will be provided, and the programs of Noor Pathfinders will continue with the greater participation of different sections of the society.

From history narration to cultural experience; The bright vision of the path of light

The statistics announced by the two officials of the military field of the Fatah Army indicate that the Rahyan Noor North-West camps were held extensively this fall. The dispatch of about 900 people in a period of nearly 20 days and the presence of more than 3,200 people between 23 September and 24 November shows the capacity of these programs to attract different groups of people and expand cultural activities related to holy defense.

In addition to the number of pilgrims and the number of buses, it is also important to pay attention to the quality of the camps, as the main goal of Rahian Noor is to familiarize with the history of the holy defense and strengthen the connection of new generations with the culture of sacrifice and resistance. Therefore, the level of cultural benefit of the participants, the quality of narration in the monuments, sufficient opportunity for educational programs and the appropriateness of the travel time with the number of visits are among the indicators that can be considered in the evaluation and improvement of these programs.

This year's experience in managing the sending of caravans, coordination of transportation, provision of food and accommodation for pilgrims can also be a basis for more detailed planning in future periods. Changing the travel plan in accordance with security considerations and accommodation conditions shows the necessity of paying attention to the infrastructure of the destination areas, a capacity that with continuous planning and greater cooperation of executive bodies can lead to providing better services and increasing the quality of trips.

In this way, the coordination between the organizers, executive bodies and supporting groups provides the basis for better use of the available facilities, reducing the compression of programs and providing more opportunities to visit monuments and implement cultural programs.

Another important point is the link between Rahian Noor and cultural tourism. Visiting the historical and touristic attractions of Hamadan and Kermanshah can expand the scope of the participants' experience and increase their knowledge of the cultural and historical capacities of the west of the country. This capacity will be most effective when it is placed next to the main goal of the army, which is to know the holy defense and the lives of the martyrs, and complements the cultural and religious programs.

On the other hand, planning to send students to the operational areas in the south from the middle of November and holding special camps for different classes of people in the winter season, draws a new horizon for the continuation of these activities, the accompaniment of cultural institutions and executive bodies can provide the basis for wider participation of the people and the benefit of more groups from this cultural opportunity.

In total, the sending of more than 3,200 people to the Northwest Rahian Noor camps is a valuable experience in the path of transferring the concepts of sacred defense and connecting generations with the contemporary history of the country, and the continuation of this process along with strengthening the infrastructure, improving the quality of services, developing inter-departmental cooperation and paying attention to the cultural and cognitive content of the camps, can turn Rahian Noor from a group trip into a lasting experience in knowing history, culture and national identity, an experience that It keeps the memory of the martyrs alive and provides the opportunity for people to get to know more about Iran's historical and tourism capacities.