There were also reports that opposition leader Mehdi Karrubi 's home was vandalized . Ayatollah Ali Shah tries to end annual event celebrating the last day of festival . He urges Iranians to avoid ancient practice of fire jumping , feasting on the Soori . He says festivities have no basis in religion and can only ` ` harm and corruption '' Iran is beefing up security to ensure ` ` order and calm '' during the two - week festivities .
Ayatollah Ali Shah tries to end annual event celebrating the last day of festival . He urges Iranians to avoid ancient practice of fire jumping , feasting on the Soori . He says festivities have no basis in religion and can only ` ` harm and corruption '' Iran is beefing up security to ensure ` ` order and calm '' during the two - week festivities .