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Decoding: Sangsar

2 Aban 1317 [24 October 1938]

Obscure items branch

 

Tehran Ministry. Report of 2 Aban 1317 [24 October 1938] Sangsar – Yesterday, the sect of the Baha’is announced a general holiday and closed their shops in observance of the anniversary of Abdul-Baha’s passing. The police department has started prosecution of the merchants.

 

Number 276

Postel

 

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