Maziyar Bizhani

Maziar Bijani (born 1973) is a conservative cartoonist who publishes in Iranian newspapers such as Kayhan. He is known for his bitter criticism of reformers and pro-Western capitalists. Before becoming a cartoonist, he studied politics. Bijani's work has been featured in various websites promoting Palestinian resistance to the Israeli occupation. He has been accused of anti-semitism.[1]

Work

On September 26, 2008, Iran released a satirical book of cartoons on the Holocaust illustrated by Bizhani.[2] The book's release was celebrated as part of Iran’s Quds Day. In August 2010, the website Holocartoons was launched. The website contains illustrations from the book.[3]

gollark: The number of required CB dragons increases by a factor of two with each generation. Unless you inbreed.
gollark: Ah. Well. I think my 72 quadrillion dragons figure applies to your plan, then.
gollark: So, this is a checker, and even gen, then? https://dragcave.net/lineage/BCx40
gollark: Ah. That may be a problem, then.
gollark: Explain this "even gen" thing.

See also

References
  1. "Iran Holocaust-denying website angers Israel". Tabnak.ir. August 5, 2010. Archived from the original on April 18, 2012.
  2. "Holocaust-Satire-Book on AlQuds-Day". M.A.Ramin. October 10, 2008.
  3. "Iran launches cartoon website aimed at questioning the Holocaust". Haaretz. August 5, 2010.
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