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Authorities fear people are going to defy the rules imposed against travelling and consider the penalty to be a part of their travel expense
Amid a surge in coronavirus cases and fears of an incoming fourth wave, the government has decided to ban all local travel to contain the spread of the deadly virus.
The decision has been taken keeping in mind that the end of the holy month of Ramadan is drawing closer, which will be marked with the festival of Eid-al-Fitr. The holiday will be celebrated by Iranians on Wednesday and Thursday, and Friday which is a weekend in Iran.
COVID-stricken Iran to ban local travel ahead of Eid al-Fitr Maziar Motamedi © Eid al-Fitr, which is celebrated by Muslims worldwide, will be marked by Iranians on Wednesday and T. Eid al-Fitr, which is celebrated by Muslims worldwide, will be marked by Iranians on Wednesday and Thursday [File: Reuters]
Tehran, Iran – As Iranian authorities hope the country could soon overcome a fourth major wave of COVID-19 infections, local travel has been banned during days leading to religious holidays to mark the end of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr, which is celebrated by Muslims worldwide, will be marked by Iranians on Wednesday and Thursday, and Friday is a weekend in the country. Millions usually travel during the long holidays.