The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei has approved to pardon or commut the sentences for more than 2,000 convicts on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
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The leadership approval for 2127 convicts comes ahead of the Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan.
The proposal was suggested by the Iranian Judiciary Chief Gholmhossein Mohseni-Ejei to the Leader.
The Leader pardons and reduces punishment of a number of convicts on different Islamic or national festivities throughout the year.
Eid al-Fitr is an Islamic festival that marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting when Muslims fast from dawn to dusk each day. It is the first time Muslims can eat during daylight hours after fasting during Ramadan.