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ISESCO Calls for Preserving Civilization Landmarks and Monuments in Palmyra
Submitted by mohtava on Tue, 05/26/2015 - 12:38Director General of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) called on the international community to take immediate action to preserve the civilization landmarks and monuments in the historic Syrian city of Palmyra which fell to ISIL terrorist group.
Khayyam statue to be installed in the US
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 05/25/2015 - 10:50The statue of Khayyam by the renowned Iranian sculptor Hossein Fakhimi will be installed in the United States.
Leader's Letter Reached Youths Globally despite Western Media Boycott
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 05/25/2015 - 10:41In an interview with Tasnim, Hojatoleslam Qomi, a member of Iran’s Assembly of Experts, said the youth used social networks to promulgate the Leader’s historic letter and get around the Western and Zionist media outlets that sought to censor the message.
Indonesian Researcher Underlines Importance of Quranic Education at Early Age
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 05/25/2015 - 10:36An Indonesian Quran researcher stressed the need for starting children’s Quranic education at an early age.
Minister of Education Meets UN Secretary-General
Submitted by mohtava on Sun, 05/24/2015 - 15:21According 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 - 13:53According 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 - 13:48In 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 - 13:34According 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 - 13:39According 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 - 10:59Head 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.
Book on Imam Kazim’s (AS) Life Published in Najaf
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 05/18/2015 - 10:54A book titled “A Selection of Imam Musa Kazim’s (AS) Life” has been published by the Religious Affairs section of the Astan (custodianship) of Imam Ali’s (AS) holy shrine, in Najaf, Iraq.
Pavilion at Tehran Int’l Book Fair Showcases Books about “Prophet of Mercy”
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 05/18/2015 - 10:52A pavilion at the 28th Tehran International Book Fair offers books on the life and character of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
President in the opening ceremony of the 32nd International Holy Quran Competitions:
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 05/18/2015 - 10:49Holy Quran is a source of honor for Muslims
UNESCO assistant director general for natural science to visit Iran
Submitted by mohtava on Mon, 05/18/2015 - 10:47Iran's National Commission of UNESCO said on Sunday that Assistant Director General for Natural Science will visit Iran to attend the 7th international Conference on Seismology and Earthquake Engineering.
Ayatollah Khamenei Visits Tehran Int'l Book Fair
Submitted by mohtava on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 14:28Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei paid a visit to the 28th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) on Wednesday morning.
Iranian and Iraqi culture ministers discussed ways to strengthen cultural ties
Submitted by mohtava on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 11:54
Iranian Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister Ali Jannati
Iranian and Iraqi culture ministers in a meeting discussed ways to strengthen cultural ties between the two Muslim neighbors.
President in a meeting with new Bulgarian ambassador:
Submitted by mohtava on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 11:53Bulgaria can be a bridge between Iran and Europe in the field of energy
President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday that Bulgaria can act as a bridge to join Iran and Europe to exchange energy.