The holy city of Qom is witnessing nightly gatherings in the main squares and streets of the city as it approaches the two-hundredth night of the people's presence and epic-making, with various segments of the population attending these gatherings to express their support for the country and the armed forces.
Continuing the Resistance of the People of Qom
This presence began in the very first hours of the imposed war and after the martyrdom of the leader of the Islamic Revolution, with the people of Qom taking to the streets that day and night, holding the tricolor flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran, creating scenes of resistance and steadfastness. The continuation of these gatherings in Qom gradually became a model for the nighttime presence of people in other cities across the country, as they took to the streets to demonstrate their unity and readiness in the face of the war and against the threats of American and Zionist enemies and their domestic mercenaries.
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Locations of Gatherings and Cultural Activities
Every night, the people of Qom shout their resistance, and over nearly 200 nights, the squares, intersections, main streets, and paths leading to the holy shrine of Hazrat Fatemeh Masumeh (peace be upon her) have been the gathering places for the people. Sadough Street, Ferdowsi Bridge, Mofid Square, Tawhid Square, Army Square, and Imam Khomeini (RA) Square are among the main locations for the nighttime gatherings in Qom. At these places, people have raised the flag of Iran and images of the martyr leader, chanting slogans of resistance and steadfastness.
The nighttime presence of the people in recent months has not been limited to gatherings and chanting slogans; setting up cultural booths and hosting participants has also become another aspect of these spontaneous gatherings. The organizers of these booths have continuously pursued service-related matters, with some activities conducted as family efforts and others in collaboration with popular groups and organizations.
Continuation of Gatherings in Wartime Conditions
The nighttime gatherings in Qom have become one of the manifestations of the social presence of the people in wartime, and the cultural booths and hospitality have added a different atmosphere to these programs. In the months following the onset of the imposed war and Ramadan War, parts of the people's lifestyle were also influenced by the new conditions, and many significant social events took shape within the context of these nighttime gatherings.
As the threats from American and Zionist enemies continued, the people of Qom emphasized the continuation of resistance by taking to the streets, with the slogan 'Heiyat Min Al-Dhillah' being one of the central slogans of these gatherings. The demand for retribution against the murderers of the martyr leader has also been another recurring slogan among the people during these nights, and the red flag of retribution has been raised as a symbol of this demand during these gatherings.
The Enthusiastic Presence of the People in Gatherings
Now, on the threshold of the two-hundredth night of this presence, the nighttime gatherings of the people of Qom continue in various parts of the city. Citizens, holding the flag of Iran, emphasize their resistance and steadfastness in the main squares and thoroughfares. These gatherings have become a scene for the people to express their support for the armed forces, honor the martyr leader, and emphasize their opposition to the American and Zionist enemy, with the participation of various segments of the population ongoing.
Opinions of Attendees at the Gatherings
Samira Zangi, one of the attendees at the nighttime gatherings, stated: "Weather conditions, cold weather, hot weather, and even having a small child have not been obstacles for me and other family members to attend these gatherings. I see attending the gatherings as a duty in the current situation, and she says: After 200 nights since the gatherings began, people still make their way to the gathering locations, which shows the sense of responsibility of the people of Islamic Iran."
Hojjatoleslam Hamdollah Khademi also mentioned his presence at the nighttime gatherings, saying: "My participation in these gatherings is motivated by support for the Islamic Revolution, and I have only been unable to attend in specific cases."
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