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  • Christian 2025-12-27 16:30

    Tehran exemplifies peaceful coexistence among religions, governor-general says

    TEHRAN – On the eve of the Christian New Year, Tehran Governor-General Mohammad Sadegh Motamedian visited a church in the capital, praising Iran -- and Tehran in particular -- as a model of peaceful coexistence among different religions.

  • Gaza City’s Al-Omari Mosque, Gaza’s oldest mosque, damaged by Israeli bombardment on January 5, 2024. 2025-09-27 10:05

    Intl. scholars urge action as Gaza, West Bank archaeological collections face unprecedented loss

    TEHRAN - A group of prominent Israeli and international archaeologists, researchers, and museum curators has issued a stark open letter condemning the widespread destruction of cultural heritage in Gaza and the West Bank, accusing the Israeli government and military of violating international law and engaging in a policy of “annihilation.”

  • Iran, Malaysia see tourism as bridge for stronger ties 2025-09-26 17:36

    By Sedigheh Hosseini

    Iran, Indonasia see tourism as bridge for stronger ties

    TEHRAN – Iran and Indonesia can build closer relations by promoting cooperation in tourism, a senior Indonesia's official told the Tehran Times in an interview.

  • BRICS meeting 2025-09-09 15:46

    The role of Muslim leaders in strengthening the BRICS coalition

    TEHRAN – The convening of the “Second Meeting of Muslim Leaders of BRICS Countries” hosted by Brazil is a turning point in the life of this forum and, beyond that, a pillar in strengthening the BRICS coalition. The consultation and synergy of Muslim leaders within the BRICS framework regarding international crises is not merely desirable, but an absolute necessity.

  • A view of the centuries-old Jameh Mosque of Qazvin 2025-08-30 16:11

    Scaffolding taken down from Qazvin Jameh Mosque after 15 years

    TEHRAN – Scaffolding has been removed from the southern iwan of Qazvin’s Jameh Mosque after nearly 15 years, marking the completion of a major restoration project, the provincial cultural heritage chief said on Thursday.

  • halal 2025-08-24 16:43

    Iran boasts high potential for Halal tourism

    TEHRAN—Halal tourism is one of Iran’s good potentials for attracting Muslim tourists, said Peyman Falsafi, the head of the Agriculture Faction of the Parliament.

  • Mashhad is to host over 6.5 million pilgrims, governor-general says 2025-08-16 17:42

    Mashhad is to host over 6.5 million pilgrims, governor-general says

    TEHRAN – Mashhad, Iran’s holiest city, is expected to host between 6.5 million and 7 million pilgrims during the last ten days of the Islamic lunar month of Safar, the governor-general of Khorasan Razavi province said.

  • ایران 2025-06-30 13:32

    Iranian Sunni scholars urge Islamic unity against Western and Zionist aggression

    TEHRAN - A group of Sunni intellectuals and elites from across the Islamic Republic of Iran have issued a powerful statement addressed to leaders, scholars, and youth throughout the Islamic world, lauding Iran’s decisive victory over the United States and the Zionist regime and calling for broad Islamic resistance in the face of escalating Western aggression.

  • Echoes of the past: The Book of Routes and Realms 2025-05-25 10:13

    Echoes of the past: The Book of Routes and Realms

    The Book of Routes and Realms (Kitāb al-Masālik wa al-Mamālik) by Ibrāhīm al-Iṣṭakhrī is one of the most important and renowned works in the field of geography.

  • Abu Hamza, Karbala, and the Struggle for Palestine 2025-05-16 22:27

    By Sim Zahra

    Through the pen or the rifle

    TORONTO - On March 18 2025, Naji Abu Seif, known as Abu Hamza, was martyred alongside his family. Abu Hamza was particularly one who kept the message of the Ahulbayt (a) alive, quoting their sermons in his speeches, and in the way he carried himself, constantly reminding the believers what our duty here on this earth is, pleasing God.

  • Tourism minister highlights Eid al-Fitr as opportunity for unity in Islamic World 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.

  • Benjamin Netanyahu 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."

  • Imam Mahdi 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)

  • Tourism minister tells of Nowruz celebrations with Ramadan observance 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.

  • Archaeologists claim to identify site of historic Battle of al-Qadisiyyah using satellite images 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.

  • Efforts underway for UNESCO registration of Varamin’s 14th-century mosque 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.

  • Over 400,000 pilgrims expected to walk to Imam Reza shrine for martyrdom anniversary 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. 

  • Iran considers 34 mosques for potential UNESCO World Heritage label 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.

  • Tehran festival delves into Arbaeen heritage among nations 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.

  • villar 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.

  • Tehran seeks to expand tourism relations with Indonesia 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.

  • Arab leaders live in grotesque luxury and care little for their disadvantaged 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.

  • Tranquility amidst history: Jameh Mosque welcomes travelers to Semnan 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.

  • India 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.

  • Sunni lawmakers laud cultural coexistence, minister’s efforts for inclusivity 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.

  • 50 Iranian mosques given national heritage status 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.

  • A domestic traveler takes a selfie with the 12th-century Jameh Mosque of Yazd seen in the background in the historical core of Yazd, which is a UNESCO World Heritage. 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.

  • Collector donates silver coins to Mashhad museum 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.

  • Raisi 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.

  • Hojjatieh, a prominent seminary in Qom, undergoes restoration 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.