Reza Shah, rest in peace

During the Nowruz celebrations at Hafezieh, the tomb of the renowned Persian poet Hafez in Shiraz, a group of citizens gathered to welcome the Persian New Year by chanting the slogan ("Reza Shah, rest in peace").

This slogan, which has been frequently heard in anti-regime protests, reflects a growing sentiment among Iranians who long for secular governance and national sovereignty. Reza Shah Pahlavi, the founder of modern Iran, is often credited with strengthening national identity, modernization, and secular reforms, making his legacy a point of nostalgia and defiance against the current theocratic rule.