Ramadan rituals in different cities of Iran
In different parts of Iran, people, tribes, and ethnic groups celebrate the holy month of Ramadan with various rituals which have been passed down from generation to generation. Ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar, during which, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, which is an exercise in self-restraint, aimed at making...
Twelve scientists announced winners of Khwarizmi Intl. Festival
The 35th Khwarizmi International Award ceremony was held in Tehran on Monday, appreciating 12 winners for their scientific achievements with President Ebrahim Raisi in attendance, IRNA reported. The annual festival is an opportunity for both Iranian and foreign participants to put their scientific achievements on display. Khwarizmi International Award is dedicated to recognizing outstanding scientific...
Kenyan Memorizer emerge third in the 38th edition of Iran’s Intl. Qura...
Kenyan Memorizer Haitham Sagar Ahmad from Kenya emerged number 3 in the recently concluded 38th edition of Iran’s International Quran Competition at Tehran’s Andisheh Hall . Over 60 reciters and memorizers from 29 countries are competing in the event, which will run until March 5. A number of senior officials, including Minster of Culture and Islamic Guidance...
Iran’s significant contribution to world’s scientific growth
The share of Iranian articles with international participation has had significant growth of 209 percent during an eight-year period (2013-2020), becoming the Islamic world’s leading country in science diplomacy, according to the Scopus International Citation Database. Launched in 2004, Scopus is the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature: scientific journals, books, and conference...
Isfahan Children’s Painting Festival
Isfahan Children’s Painting Festival is held internationally this year, while its scope was at the national level for the two past years, Zahra Kazemi the executive director of the festival said. The festival aims to evaluate children’s views about their own cities, enhance their sense of belonging to them and develop urban identity. According to...
We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return – Sheikh Abdilahi ...
With a lot of sorrow, sadness and believing hearts, accountable and satisfied with God’s will and his destiny, we received the news of the death of our dear deceased, a knight of the knights of prayer and taboo, and a hero of the heroes of Islamic work. Renowned Shia Cleric Sheikh Abdullah Nasser, may Allah...
Zahra Nemati among top female performers in 2021
Iranian Para archer Zahra Nemati was chosen by International Paralympic Committee among the top female performers in 2021. In a year impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and resultant restrictions and regulations, female Para athletes came up with some brilliant performances that left the world amazed. They won medals, set records, broke new grounds, and opened...
Iran eyes UNESCO status for Yalda celebration by 2022
Iran seeks to register its ancient festivity of “Yalda” on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list by 2022. Yalda is in line for being evaluated by the UNESCO [experts] and it will be discussed at the 2022 world committee of the UN cultural body, Mohammad-Hassan Talebian, Iran’s deputy minister of cultural heritage, said on Saturday....
Iran leading the Islamic world in ‘science diplomacy’
Data from the Scopus International Citation Database show that Iran’s scientific diplomacy has reached more than 34 percent since the beginning of 2021, the highest level in the past 20 years. Science diplomacy is the use of scientific collaborations among nations to address common problems and to build constructive international partnerships. It is a form...
Launch of online persian Language classes for Kenyan Students.
Online persian Language class is now available for Kenyan Students and enthusiasts who are ready to learn a language with 2500 years of culture and history. The online classes is offered by Dekhoda Institute in conjunction with Tehran University The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Jafar Barmaki graced the event. Mr...