Shah of Iran jumps over a Bondfire during the traditional Nowrooz celebration of Chahar Shanbeh Souri. A pagan and popular tradition that dates back to the Persian Pre-Islamic Empire (Circa 1976-1977).
Chaharshanbe-Suri Chaharshanbe-Soori:
Jashne Sade -Ancient Persian Fire Festival (Another Fire Festival Celebrated in Winter):
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