These brave women made a difference and stood firm in their faith and, for equality.
“The World of Humanity has Two Wings - One is Women and the Other Men. Not until Both Wings are Equally Developed can the Bird Fly. Should one Wing Remain Weak, Flight is Impossible.” -Baha’u’llah
Mona was an Iranian Baha’i who, in 1983 together with 9 other Baha’i women, was sentenced to death and hanged in Shiraz, Iran because of their Faith - the Baha’i Faith.
She along with the other women are truly inspiring in their steadfast belief and to be commended as strong women. They believed in equality and were devoted to the advancement of women and education of children.
The names of those beautiful souls who were martyred along with Mona in Shiraz:
Mrs. Nusrat Yalda 2. Mrs. Izzat Janami Ishraqi, 3. Miss Roya Ishraqi 4. Mrs. Tahirih Siyavushi 5. Miss Zarrin Muqimi 6. Miss Shirin Dalvand 7. Miss Akhtar Sabit 8. Miss Simin Sabiri 9. Miss Mashed Nirumand ❤️
Professora Doctora Nancy Lee Harper
She did it all - raised 3 children, got her doctorate degree in Music, an international concert pianist, a published author and so much more. She pioneered to Portugal in her 40’s with her family for her beloved Faith - the Baha’i Faith, learned a new language to teach at a University there. And, she is my mom. 💜
“Described as "dramatic", "virtuoso", “superb concert artist”, "a marvellous performing artist", and “an extraordinarily multi-talented American musician and scholar” who possesses an "irresistible creative force", international artist, Nancy Lee Harper, is a pianist whose compelling performances have inspired audiences in on four continents: Europe (England, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Italy, Czech Republic, Austria, Cyprus, Slovakia, Rumania, Ukraine), South America, North America, and China. In 2007, she was invited to give Masterclasses and lecture-recitals at the Juilliard and Eastman Schools of Music.”