Faced with cries for boycotts of its products, the company moved to defuse the furor by making both Labor Day and Eid paid holidays.

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"Brahimi has appealed to the Iranian authorities to assist in achieving a ceasefire in Syria during the forthcoming Eid Al-Adha, one of the holiest holidays celebrated by the Muslims around the world, " his spokesman said, referring to the Islamic holiday which starts around October 25 and lasts several days.

MSN: Brahimi seeks Iranian help for Syria ceasefire