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Rallies mark anniversary of Islamic revolution in Iran
Feb 11, 2012, 6:07 GMT
Tehran - Rallies began throughout Iran on the weekend to mark the 33rd anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution.
Millions of people were expected to attend the state-organized rallies in more than 850 cities and towns nationwide, according to state media.
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was scheduled to make a speech at rally at Tehran's Azadi Square.
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