Noor Ali Tabandeh
Leader of Gonabadi dervishes
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View Timeline →Khamenei's Representative in Kayhan Attacks Gonabadi Dervishes Again; They Must Be Prosecuted
The Kayhan newspaper has called for legal action against the Gonabadi Dervishes following their monastery's reopening in Tehran, citing past violent incidents. This comes amid…
Security Forces Prevent Families of Imprisoned Dervishes from Meeting Noor Ali Tabandeh
Security forces in Iran blocked families of imprisoned Gonabadi dervishes from meeting their leader, Noor Ali Tabandeh, on his birthday. Eight dervishes remain unaccounted for…
Reza Entesari, the third manager of 'Majzoban Noor', sentenced to prison, flogging, and exile
Reza Entesari, a manager of the Majzoban Noor website, was sentenced to seven years in prison and lashes by the Tehran Revolutionary Court, marking the…
A Judicial Official Reports Issuance of 150 Sentences for Defendants in the Pasdaran Street Incident
The head of Tehran's Revolutionary Courts announced that 150 dervishes involved in the Pasdaran Street incident have received prison sentences, with some facing long-term imprisonment.…
Eight Imprisoned Dervishes Go on Hunger Strike
Eight imprisoned Gonabadi dervishes have initiated a hunger strike in protest against their treatment and the house arrest of their leader, Noor Ali Tabandeh. They…
The Velayat-e Faqih and Historical 'Retribution' Against the Dervishes
The Gonabadi dervishes are facing intensified repression from the Iranian government, which fears their civil disobedience and resistance to religious oppression. Despite the government's claims,…
Noor Ali Tabandeh Appoints Representatives for Negotiations on the Situation of Dervishes
Noor Ali Tabandeh, the leader of the Gonabadi dervishes, condemned violence against religious sites and appointed representatives for negotiations with authorities regarding the situation of…
Tehran Prosecutor: Interrogation of the Driver of the Samand Car Who Injured a Basij Member
Tehran's prosecutor announced the interrogation of a driver involved in injuring a Basij member during clashes between Gonabadi Dervishes and security forces. The situation escalated…
Two Shia Authorities Compare Gonabadi Dervishes to ISIS
Two Shia authorities have compared the Gonabadi dervishes to ISIS, labeling them as false mystics amidst ongoing clashes with security forces that have resulted in…
Severe Attack by Friday Imams and Military Officials on Dervishes
The Iranian government has intensified its attacks on Gonabadi dervishes, labeling them as spies and criminals amidst violent clashes with security forces. High-ranking officials, including…
Clashes Between Security Forces and Gonabadi Dervishes; 'Hundreds' Arrested
Clashes erupted between Iranian security forces and Gonabadi dervishes, resulting in the deaths of several individuals and the arrest of over 300 people. The dervishes…
Clash Between Tehran Police and Gonabadi Dervishes; 'Three Police Officers Killed'
A protest by Gonabadi dervishes in Tehran against the arrest of one of their members turned violent, resulting in clashes with police and claims of…