Consultative Mejlis approves making Ramadan national holiday

Today, the Consultative Mejlis approved a motion making the Islamic month of Ramadan a national holiday. The motion, proposed by Shady Morsi of the Ardajan Democratic Party, was approved by two votes in support, with no opposition and abstentions but one absent vote (it should also be noted that one deputy is currently unable to serve their duties and is not considered in tallying).