Nowruz Turns Into Tragedy: Mothers Weep at Children’s Graves After Minab Heartbreak

Tehran/Minab: This time in Iran, instead of happiness, there is silence and mourning on the occasion of Nowruz. After the school attack in the southern city of Minab, the situation is such that people are turning to cemeteries instead of celebrating the festival. Many families were seen sitting near the graves of their children, some were placing flowers and some were silently looking at the soil. Instead of celebration, deep silence is being felt everywhere.

What happened inside the school that day?

According to eyewitnesses, everything was normal. Children were sitting in the class, some were reading, and some were talking among themselves. Then suddenly there was a huge explosion. People say that within a few minutes explosions were heard one after the other. Before anyone could understand, part of the building had collapsed and many children were buried under the debris.

How did this incident become such a big tragedy?

Local people say that the biggest shock is that most of those who died were small children. There is complete silence in many houses now. In some families, more than one child has died. This is the reason why this matter is not limited to just one attack but has become a personal pain of every household.

Why are cemeteries seen as full on Nowruz?

While on this day people wear new clothes and go to meet each other, this time people were seen sitting near the graves. Many parents sat near the graves of their children for hours. Someone kept the toy, someone kept the school bag… as if they did not want to leave the last memories there.

Are people also showing anger?

Along with pain, anger is also clearly visible. People are questioning why children were targeted. At many places, people openly expressed their displeasure and raised the demand to fix the responsibility for this attack.

What was the world's reaction?

This incident has also attracted international attention. Different organizations have called it a serious matter and called for investigation. Especially the attack on a place like a school has raised more questions on this.

Has the situation still not returned to normal?

Several days have passed since the attack, but the atmosphere is still heavy. The topic of conversation among people is the same incident. Nowruz, which usually symbolizes hope and new beginnings, is this time reminding people of their wounds.