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2024-01-22 17:59
Fakhrieh madrasa, one of the oldest seminaries in Iran, restored
TEHRAN – In a significant move for cultural preservation, Fakhrieh madrasa, which is one of Iran’s oldest seminaries dating back to the early Islamic centuries, has undergone meticulous restoration and renovation.
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2023-11-10 16:31
Vank Cathedral: A sip of Iran’s rich architectural culture in Isfahan
TEHRAN - The All Saviour’s Cathedral, locally known as Kelisa-ye Vank (“Vank Cathedral”) or the Church of the Saintly Sisters, is probably the most famous example of Christian religious architecture in the ancient city of Isfahan, known as “half the world”.
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2023/07/30
By Sara Atta
No other religion defends rights of women as much as Islam
Women from the Leader's point of view - Part 23
TEHRAN – Observing the Islamic rules is the best way to prevent violence against women as no other religion or culture defends the personality and rights of women as much as Islam.
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2023-07-14 21:00
4,000 sightseers from 38 countries visit Isfahan theological school in spring
TEHRAN – Some 4,000 foreign travelers paid visits to Naseriyeh madrasa, an Islamic seminary situated on the southeast corner of Imam Mosque in Isfahan, during the first three months of the current Iranian year (started on March 21).).
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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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2023-05-29 16:44
A journey through time: must-see churches for every traveler
Over the past millennia, Iran has witnessed many events, both social and technological, religious, cultural, etc. which have resulted in current differences of races, languages, religions, and cultural differences.
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2023-05-10 18:02
Sassanid inscription bearing prayer for mental health discovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of cultural heritage experts have found a rack-carved Sassanid inscription that bears prayer for mental health.
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2022-11-22 18:10
By Afshin Majlesi
Pomegranate and its great reverence in Persian culture
TEHRAN - The pomegranate enjoys great reverence and importance in Iranian culture, religion, art, and tradition. It often symbolizes abundance, blessings, and fertility.
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2022-09-02 18:11
Tazieh performances up for discussion at Golestan Palace
TEHRAN–Experts of various disciplines have been invited to discuss the religious Tazieh performances and their changes over time.
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2022-07-18 18:45
Faulty tiles to be removed from majestic Imam Mosque
TEHRAN – Earlier this year and following years of restoration, scaffolding was partly taken down from the dome of the majestic Imam Mosque. However, it revealed arrays of faulty tiles, which are now pledged to be replaced with flawless ones.