Shahbanu Farah Pahlavi’s Message on the Occasion of the 38th Anniversary of the Late Shah of Iran’s Death
Shahbanu Farah Pahlavi has issued a message on Friday, the 5th of Mordad (July 27, 2018), marking the 38th anniversary of the death of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi.
In this message, Shahbanu Pahlavi writes: “Your Majesty, like the anniversaries of previous years, I have come to your tomb to pay my respects on behalf of myself, your children and grandchildren, and as a representative of your admirers in this gathering and other Iranians both inside and outside the homeland, who are increasingly becoming aware each day of the services and efforts of your father Reza Shah the Great and yourself for the advancement and progress of Iran and Iranians.”
In another section of the message, it states: “Women, youth, and men of Iran have endured nearly forty years the weight of the great terror you had foreseen. However, I am confident that this dark period will come to an end and the steadfast and unyielding Iranian nation will return to its eternal values in the near future. The return to light is inevitable.”
In this message, Shahbanu Farah Pahlavi also expressed gratitude to Muhammad al-Sisi, the President of Egypt, and the Egyptian people for making it possible to hold this ceremony.
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last shah of Iran, left Iran due to cancer and died on the 5th of Mordad, 1359 (July 27, 1980) in Egypt. His body was laid to rest in the al-Rifai Mosque, which is considered one of the most important mosques in Cairo.
The full text of this message is as follows:
Message from Shahbanu Farah Pahlavi on the Occasion of the 38th Anniversary of the Death of the Late Emperor of Iran
5th of Mordad, 1397 – July 27, 2018
I would first like to express my gratitude to President al-Sisi and the government and dear people of Egypt for making it possible to hold this ceremony.
Your Majesty,
Thirty-eight years ago in this friendly and kind land, you left us. Like the anniversaries of previous years, I have come to your tomb to pay my respects on behalf of myself, your children and grandchildren, and as a representative of your admirers in this gathering and other Iranians inside and outside the homeland, who are increasingly becoming aware each day of the services and efforts of your father Reza Shah the Great and yourself for the advancement and progress of Iran and Iranians.
Women, youth, and men of Iran have endured nearly forty years the weight of the great terror you had foreseen. However, I am confident that this dark period will come to an end and the steadfast and unyielding Iranian nation will return to its eternal values in the near future. The return to light is inevitable.
Your Majesty, may your soul rest in peace
Long live Iran
Source: Voice of America
