Posts Tagged ‘Israel’

Surprising Birthday Greetings

// May 10th, 2008 // No Comments » // middle east

I found the following piece on the “Persian Journal”, as its a bit unexpected coming from “persians” I thought it warrants being shared.

Happy Sixtieth Birthday Israel
May 9, 2008 by Amil Imani - Persian Journal

Israel, your people, as well as people of good will, are celebrating your sixtieth birthday. We, the children of Cyrus the Great, also would like to offer our heartfelt best wishes to you on this occasion. Yet, this, in fact, is your rebirth. Your birth occurred some 4,000 years ago.

Regrettably, your journey from your early beginning to the present has been fraught with great suffering. It is a tribute to the indomitable spirit of your people that they persisted in their valiant struggle to re-gather again in the land of their birth.

to read the full piece here

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60 years

// May 8th, 2008 // 1 Comment » // middle east

Shrine of the Bab - Lasershow 60 years Israel

Last night several cities held major celebrations with laser shows across Israel which all began at 10:30pm. Thousands of people came together to watch the laser show that was held on Mount Carmel which was accompanied with music and historic picture images. Towards the end of the program a series of impressive fireworks went off.

here is an animation that brian put together of pictures of the laser show

following few more pics to give you a feel for event:



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