Statement of the Organization of Islamic Culture and Communication con...
According to the public relations report of the Islamic Culture and Communications Organization, the Islamic Culture and Communications Organization issued a statement condemning the Zionists’ crime in Al-Aqsa Mosque, which is as follows: Basma Ta’ala The recent crime of the occupying Al-Quds regime in the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which led to the injury and arrest of...
Congratulation to the believers on the birth Anniversary of Imam Hassa...
Imam Hasan was the older son of Imam ‘Ali and Lady Fatima Zahra’ – the younger son being Imam Husayn. While Imam Hasan was only a boy of about seven years when Prophet Muhammad passed away, the Messenger of God had made a point to recognize Imam Hasan with distinction. In several traditions, Prophet Muhammad...
DNA shows ‘Persian Princes’ helped found medieval African trading cult...
Merchants from abroad married into powerful local families on the Swahili coast The Swahili coast, stretching more than 3000 kilometers from southern Ethiopia to Tanzania, was a hub of medieval trade, exporting ivory and other resources from the African interior to South Asia, the Arab world, and Persia. Its cultural legacy remains potent: Swahili is...
Tehran International Quran Expo
The 30th exhibition will kick off at the Imam Khomeini (RA) Mosalla (prayer hall) here in the Iranian capital on April 1 and run until April 15. “I Read You” is the motto of this year’s exhibition, which highlights the importance of continually reading the Holy Quran. The Tehran International Quran Exhibition is annually organized by...
Harambee Stars land in Iran ahead of friendly
Iran national football team, “Team Melli” could in the near future tour Nairobi to face Harambee Stars in a friendly match. Iran Ambassador to Kenya Dr Jafar Barmaki on Sunday said that he has held discussions with the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) over possibilities of “Team Melli” camping in Kenya, and playing...
Ramadhan Mubarak to all Muslim Brothers and Sisters in Kenya
The Cultural Counsellor of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran Nairobi, Mr. MohamedReza Khatibi wishes all Muslim brothers and Sisters in Kenya a blessed month of Ramadan. May Almighty Allah help us seize the opportunity of this Holy Month of Ramadan, which is a spiritual time to reflect on the year gone by,...
New Year’s slogan is “Inflation control, growth in product...
The following is the full text of the message issued by Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, on the occasion of Nowruz, the start of the Iranian New Year, March 21, 2023. In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful O’ Changer of hearts and sights, O’ Director of nights and days,...
The Message of President of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organi...
Nowruz is the manifestation of the revival of nature. Nowruz is a new opportunity for people to reflect on their life and circumstances and seek help from God Almighty to be in the best of conditions spiritually. Nowruz also provides the opportunity for self-retrospection and reflecting upon one’s need to evolve on a sacred path...
What is Nowruz and why do we celebrate it
The word Nowruz (Novruz, Navruz, Nooruz, Nevruz, Nauryz), means new day; its spelling and pronunciation may vary by country. Nowruz marks the first day of spring and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, which usually occurs on 21 March. It is celebrated as the beginning of the new year by more...
Persian painting biennial returns
The 11th edition of Iran’s National Biennial of Persian Painting opened on Saturday Abdorreza Sohrabi, the director of the Visual Arts Office of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, a group of cultural figures and artists came together at the Saba Art and Cultural Institute in Tehran to attend the opening ceremony of the...