Passengers of Light | 2014
RAHIAN-E-NOOR (literally "passengers of light") camps are annual events organized by groups associated with Sepah and Basij. These camps are located in the borderlands (such as Shalamche and the Arvand River) where the Iran-Iraq war of 1980 took place. Each camp lasts one week and costs $16 per person. These lands are considered sacred by many Iranians because of the blood of martyrs shed there. Former soldiers, now storytellers and narrators, are present to convey the bravery and courage of those days to younger generations. Unfortunately, due to road accidents, dozens of participants are killed or injured each year.
Remnants of war equipment, such as tanks and trenches, remain in this area, making it a significant place to visit. Additionally, images of warriors and soldiers from that time are used to highlight and commemorate their bravery.
In this place, many incidents from the Iran-Iraq war have been reconstructed, attracting visitors who come to pay homage to the martyrs. They pray for themselves, seeking help from the martyrs, and believe that the souls of the martyrs will guide them on their life's journey.
