According to the didgahnews, Babak Sharifi announced this and added: I thank God that this incident coincided with my tenure as the 42nd mayor and servant of the proud citizens of Marandi.

The mayor of Marand noted: I am extremely grateful for the support of Imam Juma Mehboob, the hard-working governor and the respected members of the Islamic Council of Marand regarding the holding of this great celebration.
The mayor of Marand announced the 1st of August (the anniversary of the establishment of Marand Municipality) as “Marand Day” and added: “What better honor than that the anniversary of the establishment of the non-governmental organization of Marand Municipality is used as the basis for naming this historical city.”