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Iranpress: UNESCO: "Shajarian

UNESCO: "Shajarian's legacy will long live on in our hearts and minds"

Tuesday, 20 October 2020 19:40

The Director-General of UNESCO Audrey Azoulay in a message said that Mohammad Reza Shajarian used his artistic virtuosity to show the beauty of Persian classical poetry and his legacy will long live on in our hearts and minds.

Iranpress: Mourning ceremony held in holy Razavi shrine on anniversary of Imam Reza (AS) martyrdom

Mourning ceremony held in holy Razavi shrine on anniversary of Imam Reza (AS) martyrdom

Saturday, 17 October 2020 13:38

Mashhad (IP) - The holy shrine of Razavi in Mashad hosts Iranian and foreign pilgrims on the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Reza (AS).

Iranpress: Iranian to mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS)

Iranian to mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS)

Friday, 16 October 2020 21:12

People from all walks of life across Iran and other countries on Saturday will observe the special ceremonies to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the 8th Shia Imam, in different ways due to the coronavirus pandemic. Mashhad, in northeast Iran, is home to the holy mausoleum of Imam Reza (AS). Imam Reza was martyred through poisoning by Abbasid Caliph Mamun at 30th Safar A.D. 818.205

Iranpress: Iran observes Prophet Muhammad’s passing anniversary

Iran observes Prophet Muhammad’s passing anniversary

Friday, 16 October 2020 08:50

Iranians are holding mourning rituals nationwide on Friday, which coincides with the 28th day of the lunar month of Safar, to mark the anniversaries of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s passing as well as the martyrdom of his grandson, Imam Hassan (PBUH), the second Shia Imam.

Iranpress: Iranian Seminaries Center condemns France

Iranian Seminaries Center condemns France's anti-Islam bill

Thursday, 15 October 2020 21:10

Tehran (IP) - The Center for the Management of Iranian Seminaries condemned a proposal by the French government to restrict Islamic activities in the country.

Iranpress: Iran, Russia stress development of joint linguistics institutes

Iran, Russia stress development of joint linguistics institutes

Thursday, 15 October 2020 17:30

The Iranian ambassador to Moscow considered the development of joint Iranian-Russian linguistics institutes as the most important factor in the expansion of cultural relations between the two countries.

Iranpress: 11th commemoration ceremony of Martyrs of Unity held in Mashhad

11th commemoration ceremony of Martyrs of Unity held in Mashhad

Thursday, 15 October 2020 14:42

Mashhad (IP) - The 11th memorial of the Martyrs of Unity was held at 'Ayeha' Cultural Complex in Mashhad, in compliance with health protocols.

Iranpress: Ceremony on White Cane Safety Day held

Ceremony on White Cane Safety Day held

Wednesday, 14 October 2020 21:39

Tehran (IP) - The ceremony of White Cane Safety Day was held at the State Welfare Organization of Iran with the attendance of the Minister of Labor, Cooperatives and Social Welfare Mohammad Shariatmadari, and the head of the country’s State Welfare Organization, Vahid Ghobadi Dana.

Iranpress: 50,000 packages of goods distributed among needy people in East Azerbaijan

50,000 packages of goods distributed among needy people in East Azerbaijan

Wednesday, 14 October 2020 20:05

Tabriz (IP) - The sixth stage of the 'Pious Help' exercise was held in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan province, northwest of Iran, on the eve of 28 of the month of Safar (second month of the lunar-based Islamic calendar) and the martyrdom of Imam Reza (AS).

Iranpress: 1st Persian language course commences in Japan

1st Persian language course commences in Japan

Wednesday, 14 October 2020 11:41

The first Persian language course of the 'Dehkhoda Lexicon Institute and International Center for Persian Studies' of the University of Tehran has started in Japan.

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