TEHRAN – The Iranian cities of Tehran and Qom and the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala will be hosting an international seminar on the common heritage of both countries in early March.
The seminar will focus on the common heritage of the two countries with the central approach on culture, history, literature, art, science, religion and philosophy, director of the Research Department of Khorasan Razavi Islamic Ideology Dissemination Office said on Tuesday.
Alireza Vasei added that studies on archaeology, architecture, linguistics, medicine, science and technology will also be reviewed during the seminar.
Articles are to be presented in four languages: Persian, English, Arabic, and Kurdish, he stated.
Iran enjoys a significant role in Islamic civilization and identity, and this seminar will help reveal art and cultural possessions of Iran, Vasei said.
He also added that the seminar, which will be running from March 5 to 7, will help to preserve Islamic-cultural heritage.
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