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2025-03-31 14:34
Tourism minister highlights Eid al-Fitr as opportunity for unity in Islamic World
TEHRAN – Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, extended his congratulations to the Iranian people and Muslims worldwide on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, describing it as a chance to strengthen civilizational and religious ties within the Islamic world.
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2025-03-05 22:00
By Najah Mohammad Ali
The religious and moral duty of Muslim nations
Muslims should resist and denounce traitors and agents of the enemies of Islam
LONDON – The Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH) said: "Whoever among you sees a wrong should change it with their hand; if they cannot, then with their tongue; if they cannot, then with their heart, and that is the weakest level of faith."
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2025/02/13
In his name the most high
”The Last Era for the Pious men”
”We are not negligent of your affairs and are not forgetful of your remembrance. Had it been so, then terrible calamities would have struck you and your enemies would have destroyed you. Fear Allah and strengthen your hands so that He may relieve you of the tribulations that have afflicted you.” (Imam Mahdi (A.S.) quotation from Baharul-Anvar, Vole 53, Chap.21)
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2025-01-28 17:47
Tourism minister tells of Nowruz celebrations with Ramadan observance
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has announced adjustments to the upcoming Nowruz festivities to respect a concurrent observance of the holy month of Ramadan in 2025.
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2024-11-24 17:57
Archaeologists claim to identify site of historic Battle of al-Qadisiyyah using satellite images
TEHRAN - A team of archaeologists claims to have identified the location of the historic Battle of al-Qadisiyyah, fought in c. 636 CE between Iran’s Sasanian Empire and an invading Arab army in present-day Iraq.
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2024-09-08 17:38
Efforts underway for UNESCO registration of Varamin’s 14th-century mosque
TEHRAN - The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Office of Varamin county has announced the preparation of a dossier for the Jameh Mosque of Varamin to seek UNESCO World Heritage status.
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2024-09-04 13:27
Over 400,000 pilgrims expected to walk to Imam Reza shrine for martyrdom anniversary
TEHRAN - Today marks the 30th day of the lunar month of Safar, commemorated as the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam. In observance of this solemn occasion, a significant number of pilgrims have embarked on a spiritual journey on foot to his holy shrine in Mashhad.
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2024-08-17 18:00
Iran considers 34 mosques for potential UNESCO World Heritage label
TEHRAN – Iran has taken a significant step towards the potential registration of its historical mosques as a collective property on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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2024-08-13 17:55
Tehran festival delves into Arbaeen heritage among nations
TEHRAN – The first international event dedicated to Arbaeen heritage took place in Tehran, bringing together scholars, researchers, and experts to explore the cultural and historical significance of the religious occasion which marks the culmination of 40 days of mourning for Imam Hussain (AS), the third Shia Imam.
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2024-07-09 22:31
By Xavier Villar
Ashura: an everlasting source of political inspiration
MADRID- For Muslims worldwide, particularly Shia Muslims, the month of Muharram is one of the most intense periods in the Islamic calendar due to its profound historical significance.
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2024-07-06 18:19
Tehran seeks to expand tourism relations with Indonesia
TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister has highlighted opportunities to expand tourism relations between the Islamic Republic and Indonesia.
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2024/07/06
By Professor Hossein Askari
Persian Gulf Arab rulers—where are your spines?
Some pundits say that Israel (and Hamas) has committed war crimes and crimes against humanity. Others say that Israel is committing genocide before our very eyes. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has found plausible evidence to go forward with the claim of genocide against Israel and the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has filed for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders.
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2024-04-02 16:52
By Afshin Majlesi
Tranquility amidst history: Jameh Mosque welcomes travelers to Semnan
TEHRAN - In the heart of the ancient city of Semnan, where the whispers of the Silk Road still echo through time, lies a jewel of Islamic architecture, a testament to centuries of cultural exchange and spiritual devotion.
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2024-03-11 22:45
India moves to implement anti-Muslim law
The Indian government has notified the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a rare third term for his Hindu nationalist government.
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2024-01-02 17:50
Sunni lawmakers laud cultural coexistence, minister’s efforts for inclusivity
TEHRAN - A recent gesture from a group of Sunni lawmakers in the Iranian Parliament has highlighted Iran’s long-standing legacy of ethnic and religious coexistence.
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2023-12-02 17:58
50 Iranian mosques given national heritage status
TEHRAN – So far, more than 50 mosques across Iran have been registered on the national list for cultural heritage, the deputy tourism minister said.
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2023-10-31 17:46
Iran seeks single UNESCO tag for historical mosques
TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism minister has said his ministry seeks to win a UNESCO label for a selection of its historical mosques.
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2023-10-30 17:11
Collector donates silver coins to Mashhad museum
TEHRAN – An Iranian collector has donated over 500 ancient silver coins to the Astan Quds Razavi Museum located in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
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2023-10-03 22:15
West abuses women’s rights and exploits them as a tool, Raisi says
TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that in contrast to Iran, Western powers violate human rights by using women as a tool and leverage against sovereign states.
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2023-09-15 14:27
Hojjatieh, a prominent seminary in Qom, undergoes restoration
TEHRAN—Work has commenced to restore Hojjatieh madrasa, which is a prominent seminary in Qom.
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2023-09-13 19:41
Iran invites Saudi Arabia to join Iftar nomination for UNESCO label
TEHRAN - Iran has invited Saudi Arabia to join a possible UNESCO listing for Iftar and its socio-cultural traditions, which are shared among Muslim-majority countries.
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2023-09-06 23:28
Arbaeen pilgrimage: Iran thanks Iraq for hospitality
TEHRAN —Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Tuesday thanked his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein for great deal of efforts to host millions of Iranian pilgrims who join Arabeen procession.
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2023-09-04 18:34
Over 14 million pilgrims arrive in Karbala on Arbaeen occasion
TEHRAN—The number of pilgrims visiting the holy city of Karbala has exceeded 14 million, the Karbala governor has said.
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2023-09-03 18:17
Mashhad expects travel boom as Iran relaxes COVID rules
TEHRAN—The number of foreign arrivals in Mashhad is expected to double during the last ten days of Safar, the second month of the lunar Islamic calendar in which Shia Muslims hold special mourning services.
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2023-08-08 18:23
Iraq to issue special permits for Iranian pilgrims having no passports
TEHRAN – Iraq considers issuing special permits for Iranian travelers having no passports to enter the neighboring country for the Arbaeen pilgrimage.
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2023-07-24 23:31
By Ali Karbalaei
Rise of Islam in Europe and its consequences
Far-rightists demonize Islam to advance their agenda
TEHRAN - According to the Pew Research Center, Islam is the fastest growing religion in Europe. The Muslim population in Europe (excluding Turkey) was about 30 million in 1990 and 44 million in 2010.
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2023-06-18 18:58
Isfahan, Najaf mayors discuss sister ties between cemeteries
TEHRAN – Isfahan Mayor Ali Ghasemzadeh has met his Najaf counterpart Udai Abdosaheb Tadweer Al Khaledi to discuss broader ties, including a sister agreement between their historic cemeteries, where thousands of prominent figures have been buried.
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2023-04-17 18:29
By Afshin Majlesi
Discover Iran's halal tourism: a cultural and culinary experience
TEHRAN - Rich cultural heritage, superb cuisine, diverse landscapes, and extensive Islamic attractions make Iran one of the top destinations for halal tourism.
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2023-04-16 17:50
V&A’s installation evokes memories of first-ever mosque built in the UK
TEHRAN –The Victoria & Albert Museum is playing host to an architectural installation that evokes memories of the first-ever mosque built in the UK. The event is inspired by the holy month of Ramadan.
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2023-04-10 18:26
Discover mausoleum of 12th-century Sufi theologian and poet
TEHRAN - The mausoleum complex of Sheikh Ahmad-e Jami is a collection of religious buildings, mosques, houses, and tombstones set around the central tombstone of the Iranian Sufi theologian and poet who lived between 1048 and 1141.