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The 28th Tehran International Book Fair will be open in Tehran in Imam Khomeyni's Grand Mosalla on Tuesday, May 6, by President Hassan Rouhani.

Two series of books about the ninth Shia Imam, Imam Javad (AS), each in three volumes, have been available since the beginning of the New Iranian Year (began on March 21).

Culture Ministry’s Spokesman Hossein Noushabadi called the participation of over 60% of publishers in managing the 28th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) a notable feature of this edition of the event.

The Head of National Library of Turkey has spoken on providing separate units for different Islamic countries including Iran at the National Library of Turkey to accommodate the latest works of Muslim intellectuals.

Call for the International Conference of Allama Iqbal Lahori which will be held in Tehran has been issued in three sections of “Iqbal and Religious Thinking”, “Iqbal and Literature” and “Iqbal and Philosophy”.

Spokesman of the Policy-Making Council of the 28th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) Mahmoud Amouzgar said that the aim of the exhibition this year is different from previous years and foreign guests’ visit could certainly be beneficial.

Second round of explorations at the Kohnak archaeological site in Sarbisheh County, South Khorasan Province led to the discovery of architectural structures, pottery shards, ruins of a Qajar-era mill and two brick kilns.

'Saadi Poetry and Wisdom Night' was held in Belgrade to commemorate the great Persian classical poet Saadi Shirazi.

Enthusiasm and youthful energy filled the main auditorium today at Tehran’s Department of the Environment as students and educators from 11 Eco-Schools within Tehran assembled to witness international recognition from the Foundation for Environmental Education for Iran. This recognition was not only for Iran’s achieving full membership status but also for being awarded the World’s Green Star for promoting environmental education.

Head of the Environmental Protection Organization of Iran and his Italian counterpart in a meeting have stressed boosting of bilateral cooperation in the field of environment protection.

Nine Iranian children won the prize of the 22nd Annual World Children’s Picture Contest by “Ie-No-Hikari Association, 2014.

The 79th edition of Florence International Handicrafts Trade Fair 2015 is being held in presence of Iranian artists in the northern Italian city.

President Hassan Rouhani has offered condolences to the Nepali people for a devastating earthquake which has killed a number of citizens of Nepal.

Mashhad has been selected as the cultural capital of the Islamic world in 2017, which is a valuable opportunity for Iran to show its culture and civilization to the world, Ali Jannati, minister of culture and Islamic guidance said.

Taft is one of the counties in the central province of Yazd spread in an area of 6,048 square kilometers.

UNESCO regional bureau director in Iran said that holding training workshop for planning and making capacity for administration of world heritage sites is of great importance to the international body.

Father of Persian blank verse Nima Yushij and father of Spanish modern verse Juan Ramon Jimenez will be commemorated in a three-day seminar in Madrid's Complutense University as of April 27.

Iran’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Hojjatollah Faghani in a meeting with Director of Technological University of Tajikistan, Haydar Odinaev, on Thursday said Iran is ready to help the Tajik Technological University upgrade its scientific and technical potential.

The cabinet meeting has permitted Cultural Heritage Organization to sign deal with Turkey to return Iran’s historical pieces back to the country.

Iran commemorated the National Day of Saadi, the highly revered 13th-century poet, who is known both in and outside Iran on Tuesday for his enticing choice of word, ethical and social teachings and deep expressive poetry.

Digital media have overtaken books as the most read media in China, according to a national survey released on Monday.

– Following serious and continued follow-up of the Iranian government, the University of Chicago was forced to return 108 ancient inscriptions belonging to the Choghamish region of Iran.

Iran's Cultural Attache in Russian Reza Maleki on Monday discussed expansion of cultural cooperation in a meeting with President of Russian State Library (RSL) Victor Fedorov.

 Renowned Persian poet Sa'di Shirazi as well as other great Persian poets such as Abolqasem Ferdowsi and Hafez played a significant role in preserving and reviving the Persian language.

Hamedan is home to numerous historical and cultural monuments that have roots in the 3,000-year-old civilization of the province. However, they need renovation

Dr. Soudabeh Davaran, a professor of medicinal chemistry at Tabriz University, is one of the eight scientists who received the UNESCO medal in the field of nanotechnology.

The Head of Somalia Red Crescent Society in a letter addressed to his Iranian counterpart appreciated the humanitarian aids of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRSC) to the Somalian people.

Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance during an official tour of Gilan Province while answering a question about the forthcoming Tehran International Book Fair said this year the international section of the book fair is improved in comparison to last year and due to political approach of government, more foreign publishers specially Europeans will be present in this year

The secretariat of the 23rd Islamic Republic of Iran Book of The Year Award has invited authors, publishers and experts to submit their works to the secretariat or nominate works for the award not later than October 31, 2015.

Tehran, Kabul ready to boost ties

President Hassan Rouhani said in Tehran on Sunday that Tehran and Kabul are determined to share views and cooperate in fighting extremism and terrorism in the entire region until the elimination of the menace.

Turkish filmmaker Shner Dan Yildiz is planning to make a documentary about the life and virtues of Imam Reza (AS).

Christopher Zanussi, the well-known Polish director, attends the 33rd Fajr International Film Festival to hold several professional workshops on cinema.

Earlier this month Iran commemorated Sheikh Farid ud-Din Attar Nishabouri, a highly revered 12th-century philosopher and mystic, who is more known both in and outside Iran for his instinctive taste and power of poetry.

- Lecce could be the location for Italy’s first Islamic University, with current plans aiming to begin teaching for a small number of theology students from October.

"ICDL certification, besides ordinary school diplomas can help Iranian youth to find employment after graduation", said Minster of Education, Dr Aliasqar Fani.

The secretariat of the 23rd Islamic Republic of Iran Book of The Year Award has invited authors, publishers and experts to submit their works to the secretariat or nominate works for the award not later than October 31, 2015.

UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova joined Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov and French Minister of state for European Affairs Harlem Desir at the official opening of the first Bulgarian exhibition in the Louvre entitled The Epic of the Thracian Kings, which will showcase the most impressive treasures of ancient Thrace.

An official with Serbian TV Pink voiced the network's readiness for cooperation with Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).

UNESCO in collaboration with Sa’adabad Historical and Cultural Complex and the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office celebrated the Iranian Women’s Day

The Isra International Publications will present some 40 new Quranic and religious books at this year’s Tehran International Book Fair.

Spokesman of Iran’s Ministry of Culture Hossein Noushabadi said that those authors and artists authorized by this Ministry are exempted from taxation, and also can complete and submit timely tax return and enjoy the benefits.”

 An Iranian science ministry official announced on Monday that there are some 20,000 foreign students currently studying in Iranian universities.

It would be a pity to visit Qazvin Province without seeing the Sa’d-ol-Saltaneh Caravansary.

Development projects in Bezenjan, Kerman province, led to the identification of an ancient site there.

Researchers at Khayyam University in Khorasan Razavi, Mashhad, have designed and developed a robot to deliver rehabilitation therapy for individuals suffering from Parkinson's, autism and motor impairments, especially due to stroke.

Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company have developed biofertilizer by utilizing nanotechnology, which improves crop yield and significantly reduces the use of fertilizers.

An Iranian pharmaceutical materials scientist has received UNESCO’s “contributions to science and nanotechnology” award.

Director and Representative of UNESCO Tehran Cluster Office Esther Kuisch Laroche said here on Sunday that gender equality is a global priority for UNESCO

Conference themed 'Review of Attar Intellectual System and Works' opened at Isfahan University on Sunday in cooperation with Tokyo University's Foreign Studies and will work until April 13.

Visas for representatives of 40 foreign publishers have already been issued, according to the manger of Supervision over Contexts of the 28th Tehran International Book Fair.