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Persian language experts from Russia visiting Iran TEHRAN -- A group of Persian language experts from Russia arrived in Tehran on Saturday to visit Iran and also attend a special Iranology course....
View ArticleIran plans to honor scholars promoting cultural ties with Greece
TEHRAN -- The Iranian cultural attaché in Athens, Mohammad-Hossein Mozaffari, said that Iran plans to honor Iranian and Greek scholars promoting cultural and scientific relations between Iran and...
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Vocalist Alireza Qorbani to perform with Zasta in Tehran
TEHRAN -- Vocalist Alireza Qorbani will accompany the newly-established Iranian ensemble Zasta in concerts entitled “Shahrzad” at Tehran’s Milad Tower from January 21 to 23. Several old and new...
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Winners of 9th National Biennial of Persian Painting announced
TEHRAN – Winners of the ninth edition of the Iranian National Biennial of Persian Painting were announced during a ceremony at the Iranian Academy of Arts in Tehran on Saturday. The participants...
View ArticleEarly films of Bahram Beizaii, Shapur Gharib screened at IAF
TEHRAN – Three films from the early works of the Iranian directors Bahram Beizaii and Shapur Qarib were screened during a program at the cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) Monday. “The...
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Iranian films to compete in Indian festival TEHRAN – Several Iranian films will be competing in the 6th Jaipur International Film Festival, which will take place in the northwestern Indian city from...
View ArticleIranian scholars invited to seminar on cultural exchange in New Delhi
TEHRAN – Iranian scholars have been invited to an international seminar on cultural exchange on antiquity, to be held in the Indian capital of New Delhi from January 7 to 9. Scholars Dariush...
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British-Iranian publisher to establish literary award
TEHRAN -- Candle & Fog, a British-Iranian publishing house that publishes translations of Persian works, plans to honor translators of Iranian works to other languages. The Candle & Fog...
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Alim Qasimov says his concerts promote peace
TEHRAN -- The renowned Azerbaijani vocalist, Alim Qasimov, said he performs concerts to bring people together to promote friendship and peace. Qasimov made the remarks during a press conference that...
View ArticleParisian university to host conference on Iranology
TEHRAN -- The University of Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris will be playing host to an international conference on Iranology during February. A number of Iranian and French Iranologists and scholars are...
View ArticleIntl. Quran Competition for Muslim Students announces winners
TEHRAN – The winners of the 5th International Quran Competition for Muslim Students were announced during the closing ceremony of the event at Tehran’s Milad Tower on Sunday evening. In the Quran...
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“Life Skills in Imam Reza’s Tradition” appears in English TEHRAN – An English version of “Life Skills in Imam Reza’s Tradition” was published in Iran. Written by Mohammadreza Sharafi, the book was...
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Painter of Iranian deserts displays new collection in Tehran
TEHRAN – Veteran artist Jalal Shabahangi, who has spent over two decades of his life creating paintings depicting the beauty and tranquility of Iranian deserts, is currently displaying his latest...
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New version of Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam published
TEHRAN -- A new version of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam has recently been published in Iran. This version has been inscribed by veteran calligrapher Abbas Akhavein based on a collection of Khayyam’s...
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Painting * Tarrahan-e Azad Gallery will host an exhibition of paintings by Mohamamd Khalili from January 9 to 19. The gallery is located at 41 Salmas Square, off Fatemi St. * The Persian Idea...
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Fajr Film Festival to open with “Muhammad (S)”
TEHRAN -- The 33rd Fajr Film Festival will open on February 1 in Tehran with Majid Majidi’s “Muhammad (S)”, which is about the childhood of the Prophet of Islam, Cinema Organization of Iran Director...
View ArticlePersian language means of Iran’s authority: Zarif
TEHRAN -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the Persian language is a means of Iran’s authority in the current changing world. “One of our basic principles of power is our...
View ArticleIran and Iraq to host intl. seminar on common heritage
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...
View ArticleTehran to host exhibition of motion graphic designs
TEHRAN – An exhibition of motion graphic designs is scheduled to be held on the sidelines of the Tehran Graphic Design Week, which will open on April 27. Motion graphic design is a subset of graphic...
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Tehran institute to host meeting on Dostoevsky TEHRAN – The Porsesh Institute in Tehran will host a colloquium entitled A Seminar on the Humanity of Dostoevsky this evening. Hamidreza Atashbarab, an...
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