Another 14% of respondents said they participated in the nightly chanting of slogans, most of which were against the government. Supporters of the current political system described public participation in this ceremony as "magnificent" and a sign of people's support for the current government. The opponents of the political system, especially in recent years, have considered it a sign of the Islamic Republic's illegitimacy, citing the limited number of participants. In this way, the level of participation in this ceremony has turned into a political controversy.