Indian Ambassador Shares Passion for Persian Language
Submitted by mohtava on Tue, 07/14/2015 - 14:40Indian Ambassador D. P. Srivastava recently spoke about his strong passion for Persian and his increasing efforts for learning the language.
July 2015
National library displays foreign publishers’ books on Iran, Islam
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 07/13/2015 - 12:13
A collection of books on Iranian and Islamic studies published by foreign companies was showcased in an exhibition at the National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI) on Sunday.
Shiraz Jame' Mosque
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 07/13/2015 - 12:11
Shiraz Jame' Mosque, also known as Atiq Mosque, was first built in 875 CE during the reign of Saffarid ruler Amro Leis. It was renovated and expanded several times thereafter. The mosque has two porticos.
Iranians win medals in Int’l Physics Olympiad
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 07/13/2015 - 12:08
Iranian students received five gold and silver medals in the 46th International Physics Olympiad in India which closed on Sunday.
The problems of the modern family system
Submitted by mohtava on Sun, 07/12/2015 - 11:20
In our contemporary times, we are facing new trends that are fighting the family system and the institution of marriage, under the pretext that the family strangles the individual's freedom, whether that individual was a man or woman, and traps him/her in a narrow zone through which he cannot exercise his freedom in living a life full of entertainment and messing around, and in going wherever he wants. Some might even feel like connecting this issue to the rights of women and their need to confirm their humanity, claiming that the woman's job in the family system is restricted to nursing, including getting pregnant, delivering babies, breastfeeding, which might waste all her academic and practical potentials.
The nation of Islam and his messenger
Submitted by mohtava on Sun, 07/12/2015 - 11:18
An ordinary man, raised as an orphan, and later worked as a merchant and shepherd, was capable of launching a spiritual revolution that would shape three continents and build an everlasting empire. His name was Muhammad.
Foreign tourists visiting Tehran rise by 270 percent
Submitted by mohtava on Sun, 07/12/2015 - 11:14
The number of foreign visitors in Tehran during the current Iranian calendar year (stated on March 21) rose by 270 percent comparing to similar period last year, said Director General of Tehran Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization Rajabali Khosroabadi.
Iran culture minister in Armenia for int'l cultural conference
Submitted by mohtava on Sun, 07/12/2015 - 11:13
Iranian Minister of Culture Ali Jannati who is in Armenia plans to meet with President Serzh Sargsyan to discuss ways for widening bilateral cultural ties
Iranian Qari Wins 3rd Prize at Turkey Int’l Quran Competition
Submitted by mohtava on Sun, 07/12/2015 - 11:12Iran’s representative Habib Sedaqat came third in the recitation category of Turkey’s first international Holy Quran competition.
Markazi province home to 3,000 historical sites
Submitted by mohtava on Sun, 07/12/2015 - 11:10
With a total of 850 registered historical monuments and 2,200 unregistered monuments, Markazi province is among the historical regions of Iran which hosts a large number of Iranian and foreign tourists annually.