 Iran’s Armenian community celebrates Tyarndarach February 14, 2013 - 14:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Tehran’s Armenian community has secretly celebrated Tyarndarach (Candlemas Day), taking advantage of the absence of the head of Iranian Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church. According to an independent Iranian journalist Vartan Davtian, Armenian churches in Iran prohibit making bonfires as a symbol of Zoroastrism and pagan traditions. “The public, however, insists on the Christian roots of the holiday and continues marking it,” Davtian said. Partner news  Top stories Alexander Lukashenko “hates mediating roles” but can assume one to promote resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. “What’s really dangerous and ridiculous is Azeri blacklist which includes all those who travel to Artsakh,” David Babayan said. Azerbaijan fired over 1500 shots from various caliber weapons towards Karabakh positions, NKR defense army said. Presidents of Russia, U.S., and France are planning to sign a joint statement on Nagorno Karabakh problem.   Partner news |  Latest news Best Buy recalls over 5000 MacBook Pro replacement batteries  Best Buy has received 13 reports that the battery caught fire, including one of a serious burn to a consumer's leg, according to CPSC.Rivaldo says Brazil unable to host World Cup "We are not able to host the World Cup at the moment, we don't need it, we need education and health," the 41-year-old said.Armenia gets highest status in combating human trafficking Each year, governments need to demonstrate appreciable progress in combating trafficking to maintain a Tier 1 ranking.Singapore haze soars to hazardous levels Singapore's buildings have been obscured by the polluted air and the smell of burnt wood has permeated the city-state. |
