Iran to design symbols for Mina tragedy

October 1, 2015 - 0:0

TEHRAN — Two symbols to signify the tragic event in Mina will be designed and installed in Tehran and Behesht-e Zahra, the largest cemetery in southern Tehran, Mehr reported on Wednesday.

One of the martyr sections of the cemetery is specified for the burial of those who were killed in the stampede, said Mojtaba Abdullahi, an official in Tehran Municipality.

To commemorate the citizens who were killed in the stampede a square in Tehran will be named after the Mina victims as well, Abdullahi added.

MQ/PA