My Dear Compatriots,
Following the first stage of this great Iranian awakening during the past days, our wounded homeland has witnessed crimes against humanity, plunging the world into shock and disbelief as a result of a massacre like no other.
The blood that has been shed by thousands of our compatriots in Iran cannot be ignored nor be trampled on. The brave children of Iran have sacrificed their lives and poured their blood at the roots of the saplings of freedom.
You, the great nation of Iran, affectionately call me “The Mother of Iran. The “Mother of Iran” joins all mothers in Iran who have been denied the right to mourn the loss of their dearest children during this ruthless massacre. For this reason, I declare a National Day of Mourning on January 23, 2026 to be observed by all freedom loving Iranians throughout the world, and request that we all join in one minute of silence at 12:00 noon, local time, to honor our fallen children.
Let us reflect on our country and make a solemn vow that we will not rest until our Aryan homeland regains its freedom.
Light will prevail over darkness.
Farah Pahlavi
