Homeland’s clerical establishment, which has ruled the country since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, proclaimed dogs to be “unclean” and advocates against keeping them as pets. Many younger persians ignore such calls, as they do other religious edicts.Tabatabaei, an animal lover who wears the Shiite black turban signifying he is a descendant of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad, seeks to bridge the divide.
A world where every animal is treated with dignity. Where forests, oceans, and fields are safe sanctuaries. Where children grow up learning to protect life, not exploit it. Animals are part of a delicate web of life. When we protect them, we also protect our environment, our food systems, and even human health. From pollinators that grow our crops to forests that thrive because of wildlife, our survival is interconnected. Wild animals face increasing threats from poaching, illegal trade, and deforestation. Every year, species vanish forever, leaving our planet poorer.
