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Iran to help upgrade scientific know-how for Afghan archeologists
Submitted by mohtava on Wed, 09/16/2015 - 15:48Head of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Research Center said on Monday that Iran is willing to upgrade scientific know-how of Afghanistan archeologists and welcomes their presence in Iranian research studies.
Course on Quranic journalism underway in Kabul
Submitted by mohtava on Wed, 09/16/2015 - 15:46The first edition of an educational course on Quranic journalism has been held for Afghan women in Kabul.
American family gifts rare Quran manuscripts to Iran’s Astan Quds Museum
Submitted by mohtava on Wed, 09/16/2015 - 15:45An American family from New York gifted three rare copies of the Holy Quran to the Museum of Astan Quds Razavi in the holy city of Mashhad, northeast Iran.
Iranian pilgrims' bodies back home in near future
Submitted by mohtava on Wed, 09/16/2015 - 15:43The bodies of 10 Iranian pilgrims killed in a tower crane incident in the Saudi holy city of Mecca will be returned to Iran in near future, an official said here on Wednesday.
Bishapur Historical Site Reopens
Submitted by mohtava on Wed, 09/16/2015 - 15:42Provincial officials of ICHHTO in Fars Province of Iran reopened the third most important historical site in southern Iran.
Kyrgyzstan Expanding Cultural Ties With Iran
Submitted by mohtava on Wed, 09/16/2015 - 15:39Kyrgyz Ambassador to Iran Asanbeyk Osman Aliyev has announced his country’s willingness to broaden cultural ties with Iran.
Russian Orthodox Church Defends Muslim Book
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 09/14/2015 - 15:35A Muslim book that has been ruled “extremist” by a Russian court is being defended by the country’s Orthodox churches, which called for immunizing ancient sacred writings from any form of legal process.
Indonesia’s Ministry to Print Braille Quran in 2016
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 09/14/2015 - 15:33Indonesia’s Religious Affairs Ministry plans to print Braille Quran, intended for blind Muslims in the Southeast Asian country.
Kermanshah city of unique monuments
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 09/14/2015 - 15:31City of Kermanshah, the center of Kermanshah province, is located in the middle of the western part of Iran.
Tous, capital of Islamic Culture 2017
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 09/14/2015 - 15:29The historical city of Tous in the northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi has been selected as the capital of Islamic Culture 2017, said Masoud Soltanifar, head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, Reports the English-language paper Iran Daily.
Iran national museum to host Penelope, 3 Roman sisters
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 09/14/2015 - 13:47The statues of Penelope and her three Roman counterparts will be on display at a Tehran museum on the first day of the tourism week, says the chairman of Iran's National Museum.
Moscow int’l Quran competition slated for October 11
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 09/14/2015 - 13:45The 16th edition of international Quran competition in Russia will be held on October 11 in Moscow, the capital.
1st specialized Islamic library opens in Paris suburb
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 09/14/2015 - 13:43The first specialized library of Islamic-Arabic culture was opened in Melun, a south-eastern suburb of Paris, the French capital.
Iran ready for green development in post-sanctions era
Submitted by mohtava on Sat, 09/12/2015 - 14:26Chairman of Energy Globe Foundation Wolfgang Neumann expressed happiness that situation is now ripe for starting new projects in Iran to promote green development in post-sanctions era.
Large French tourist convoy arrives in Iran
Submitted by mohtava on Sat, 09/12/2015 - 14:24A large convoy of 47 French tourists entered Iran Wednesday evening from Bazargan land border in this northwestern province.
Persian culture greatly impacts world literature
Submitted by mohtava on Sat, 09/12/2015 - 14:21Iran's rich culture and literature highly influenced world and Serbia's poetry and prose, observed the director of National Library of Serbia.
Iran, Spain on path to promote cultural ties
Submitted by mohtava on Sat, 09/12/2015 - 14:19Tehran and Madrid are strengthening their ties in all fields, says Iran ambassador to Spain.
Tehran to welcome 5 scientific delegations from Europe
Submitted by mohtava on Sat, 09/12/2015 - 14:15Deputy science minister for international affairs said five scientific delegations from European countries are due to visit Iran in near future.
Russia guest of honor in Tehran Int'l Book Fair
Submitted by mohtava on Sat, 09/12/2015 - 14:13In the second meeting of policymaking council of TIBF, Russia was elected as the guest of honor in 29th edition of the event.