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Example Tweets for Thursday 30th July 2 minute's silence - a 'wave of silence' which will travel around the world as each timezone reaches 11am and again at 6:30pm

I will be silent for 2 minutes at 11am & 6:30pm My Local Time on Thur 30 July in memory of those killed since #Iranelection #united4iran
RT @Boozhooznews Article: http://tinyurl.com/lx9vgo about the 2 Min silence for Thursday 30 July #iranelection #united4iran #iran #neda
#JOURNALISTS 2 min silence Worldwide at 11am/6:30pm local time Thurs 30 July in memory of Neda & all killed since #iranelection protests
#NEWSPAPERS: 2 min silence Worldwide at 11am/6:30pm local time Thur 30 July in memory of Neda & all killed since #iranelection protests
#MEDIA 2 min silence Worldwide at 11am/6:30pm local time Thurs 30th July in memory of Neda & all killed since #iranelection protests
2 min silence on Thursday 30th July in remembrance of Neda and all those killed since #IranElection #Unite4Iran #Iran #Neda Pls RT
2 min silence at 6:30pm in your own timezone. 6:30 is approx time Neda was shot #IranElection #Unite4Iran #Iran #Neda Pls RT
2 min silence WORLD WIDE on Thurs 30 July 11am/6:30pm your timezone for 40day martyrs anniversary #United4Iran #IranElection pls help RT
2 min silence WORLDWIDE Thurs 30 July 11am/6:30pm your timezone 40day anniversary Neda's death #United4Iran #IranElection pls help RT TY!
Facebook Event: Worldwide Wave of Silence for Iran http://bit.ly/vjvEP #Unite4Iran #IranElection #Iran
Help spread word of Thurs 30 July 2 minute Wave of Silence. Example Tweets: http://bit.ly/6fsfl  #United4Iran #IranElection #Neda #Iran

Japanese:
今月30日の11時と18時半に、2分間の黙祷を。 RT: 2 min silence worldwide Thursday 30 July, 11am / 6:30pm (using local timezone) for #Neda #Iran #IranElection

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EVENTS
Facebook Event: Worldwide Wave of Silence for Iran http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129068429275
Wave of Silence flashmob idea: Bring a red rose for martyrs & stand silent together somewhere prominent
Green X Cover mouth with green 'X' during the 2 minutes of silence

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FAQ

Q: Why 2 minutes' silence?
A: As a mark of respect and remembrance for Neda Agha Soltan and all those who have lost their lives in the uprising in Iran since the election of 12 June.

Q: Why a 'Wave of Silence'?
A: Because it echoes the sentiment of the Green Wave; and it maximises the opportunity for supporters around the world to take part. In particular, it provides the opportunity to organise events outside during daylight for the southern hemisphere.

Q: Why 11am?
A: 11am is a time traditionally chosen to honour those who have given their lives for cause or country.

Q: Why 6:30pm?
Neda Agha Soltan was shot to death at approximately 6:30pm. This is one way of tying the event to her memory, as it will be 40 days on Thursday 30th July 2009 since she was murdered.

Q: Why is 40 days significant?
A: In the Muslim Shi'ite faith, the dead are honoured 3, 7 and 40 days after their passing, then on the yearly anniversary of their death by tradition.

Q: Why not everyone silent at the same time?
A: Because that would be difficult to co-ordinate and not everyone who supports the Green Movement (as the current protest in Iran has been termed) is going to be available at exactly the same time on that day