Indonesian Researcher Underlines Importance of Quranic Education at Early Age
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 05/25/2015 - 10:36
An Indonesian Quran researcher stressed the need for starting children’s Quranic education at an early age.
May 2015
Latin American Muslim Conference Begins in Sao Paulo
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 05/25/2015 - 10:32The 28th Conference of Muslims in Latin America and the Caribbean started in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo on Friday.
Minister of Education Meets UN Secretary-General
Submitted by mohtava on Sun, 05/24/2015 - 15:21
According to OERP Public and International Relations citing Ministry of Education PR and Information Center, Dr Aliasghar Fani, Minister of Education met Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General in Seoul on May 20th. The meeting was held beside the World Education Forum 2015 (19-22 May, Incheon, Republic of Korea). In his meeting, Dr Fani explained recent educational developments and achievements of Iranian Ministry of Education.
Appreciating Teachers Reveals Maturity of Society
Submitted by mohtava on Sat, 05/23/2015 - 13:53
According to Fars News Dr Mohammadian, the head of the OERP said, "Dignity of teachers should be preserved because appreciating them shows maturity of the society, therefore authorities ought to consider teachers' livelihood too."
Education: the Essential Foundation for Building Civilizations
Submitted by mohtava on Sat, 05/23/2015 - 13:48
In a gathering on the occasion of Teachers Day and appreciating exemplar teachers, Majilis Speaker, Dr Ali Larijani said, "no doubt education is an essential foundation for any country and its construction. All aspects of education as a whole can help a fundamental movement for the country" reported by OERP Public and International Relations citing Fars News.
Fine Encyclopedia of Nahjolbalaghe to be Unveiled Soon
Submitted by mohtava on Sat, 05/23/2015 - 13:34
According to the OERP Public and International Relations a new fine encyclopedia of Nahjolbalaghe will be unveiled on May 24th coincident with the birthday of Imam Sajjad (AS), the fourth Shia leader.
International Museum Day: The Advancement Of Learning And Culture – OpEd
Submitted by mohtava on Tue, 05/19/2015 - 13:42May 18 has been designated by UNESCO as the International Day of Museums to highlight the role that museums play in preserving beauty, culture, and history. Museums come in all sizes and are often related to institutions of learning and libraries. Increasingly, churches and centers of worship have taken on the character of museums as people visit them for their artistic value even if they do not share the faith of those who built them.
Iran to Establish 20 More Tourism Offices Overseas
Submitted by mohtava on Tue, 05/19/2015 - 13:39
According to Abedreza Eslami, Iran will establish 20 offices by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (ends March 19, 2016) besides the existing tourism information offices already operating overseas.
In late April, the director of Iran’s Cultural Heritage Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) Masud Soltanifar announced that Iran will establish ten more tourism information offices in other countries.
West afraid of Iran’s scientific progress: official
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 05/18/2015 - 10:59
Head of Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM) said nuclear energy has been established in Iran many years ago, however the sensitiveness of West has led to international fame of Iran’s nuclear knowledge.
One Million Historical, Ancient Sites in Country
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 05/18/2015 - 10:57Vice-President and head of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization said one million historical and ancient sites have been identified in the country.