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Date 1960-04-30, sorted by date, descending

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1960 30 Apr
196-		 The unveiling of Statue of a Liberated Woman by sculptor Fuad Abdurahmanov (b. 28 April, 1915 in Shaki, d. 15 June, 1971 Baku) The statue stands in central Baku and depicts a woman casting off her veil. It is said to have been influenced by the story of Tahirih. [BWNS1150]
  • For a photo of the statue from another angle see Part III of my Will and Testament by Vahid Houston Ranjbar.
    		• Azerbaijan; Bahá'í World News Service (BWNS); Bandar Anzali, Iran; Fuad Abdurahmanov; Statue of a Liberated Woman; Tahirih (Qurratu'l-'Ayn, Zarrín-Táj); Veils
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