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081 Shi'a Religious Parade Standard 27 Sept 2010

Mon, 27 Sep 10

Religious parade standard from Iran. Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, explores the development of faiths about 400 years ago, beginning with a standard from Iran that was carried at the front of processions as a symbol of the country's Shia faith. He also visits religious sites to reflect on the spiritual climate of the time. With contributions by Hossein Pourtahmasbi and Haleh Afshar.