August 8 is the anniversary of Mahmoud Saremi, the Iranian journalist killed in Afghanistan. He was murderd in Mazarsharif by Taliban armed men in 1998. Since then, Iranian people in particular media concerns commemorate their deceased comrade by naming the day as Journalist's day.
In this day, different associations, public or governmental, hold ceremonies with a vast variety of contents and qualities every year. Mostly aim to reflect and echo the journalist, reporters and other media related issues to the people and authorities. On the other side, the authorities too, try to orient or sometimes dictates the objectives and strategies which the state pursues.
At times, depends on the country's atmosphere and who runs the event, the number of participants and the quality gatherings differ remarkably. However, what so ever will be the observance of the day; it is significant that by honoring Saremi's loss, the country expresses its respect and admiration to journalist's contributions to the life of society.
In this day, different associations, public or governmental, hold ceremonies with a vast variety of contents and qualities every year. Mostly aim to reflect and echo the journalist, reporters and other media related issues to the people and authorities. On the other side, the authorities too, try to orient or sometimes dictates the objectives and strategies which the state pursues.
At times, depends on the country's atmosphere and who runs the event, the number of participants and the quality gatherings differ remarkably. However, what so ever will be the observance of the day; it is significant that by honoring Saremi's loss, the country expresses its respect and admiration to journalist's contributions to the life of society.
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