A concert took place in the Frederick Mappin building last month in memory of 10 Baha’i women who were executed in Iran.
Baha’i singers Luck Slott and Jasmine performed a concert to mark 40 years since an Iranian tragedy occurred, where 10 women were executed in a square in Shiraz.
The women were killed due to their belief in the Baha’i faith, a religion which advocates unity and gender equality.
The youngest, Mona Mahmoudnejad, was just 17 when she was killed.
A spokesperson from the Baha’i society, said: “The tears shed by many people at the concert beautifully embraced the touching themes and lyrics describing the various forms of oppression Iranians battle.”
They added the atmosphere of unity and solidarity at the event is a promising sign of the burning fight for Iranian freedom.
One of the executed women, Shahin (Shirin) Dalvand, conducted a clinical-based study which was published by the University of Sheffield’s Department of Psychology in 1984, but was killed before the publishing.
As part of Luke Slott’s tour, the concert was a contribution to the #OurStoryIsOne hashtag which began circulating this year to remember the 10 women and to raise awareness.
You can find more information about upcoming #OurStoryIsOne concerts here: https://www.lukeslott.com/
