Islamic Countries
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Holy month of Ramadan rituals in Iran
TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – Millions of Muslims in Iran and around the world have marked the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.
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President felicitates leaders of Islamic countries on Ramadan
TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raeisi expressed felicitation to the leaders of the Islamic countries on the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan.
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Ex-Pakistani diplomat:
Iran-S Arabia restoration of ties blow to US in ME region
TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Maleeha Lodhi, the former Pakistani ambassador to the US, has said that the restoration of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia is considered a major blow to America in the Middle East.
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UN envoy calls on intl. community to counter Islamophobia
TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Saying that Tehran strongly condemns any violence against people because of their beliefs and religion, the Iranian UN envoy called on the international community to take action against Islamophobia.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Qom city on eve of Mid-Sha'ban celebrations
TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – On the eve of the Mid-Sha'ban holiday, the birth anniversary of the 12th Imam of Shia Muslims, the city of Qom was decorated to host the pilgrims.
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Lavrov:
Strengthening ties with Islamic states priority of Russia
TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Speaking at the meeting of the Strategic Vision Group “Russia – Islamic World”, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov prioritized strengthening ties with Islamic countries in Russia’s foreign policy.
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By: received
Leader's meeting on Mab'ath Day
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – On the occasion of Mab'ath, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei received a group of Iranian government officials and representatives of Islamic countries for a meeting.
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Mab’ath; beginning of holy Prophet's mission to spread Islam
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Muslims across the globe are celebrating the auspicious Eid al-Mab’ath, the day Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was chosen as God’s final Messenger to spread Islam to the world.
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Prof. Taliaferro:
Islam, world religions support human rights, dignity
TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – American philosopher professor Charles Taliaferro says Islam and other world religions offer support for human rights and respect for human dignity.
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Iran celebrates Father's Day; birth anniversary of Imam Ali
TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The 13th day of Rajab, the 7th month of the lunar calendar, is the birthday anniversary of Imam Ali (PBUH), the 1st Imam of Shia Muslims. Iran's calendar marks the date as Father's Day.
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Protests against desecration of Quran held in Afghanistan
TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Protests against the desecration of the Quran in the Netherlands and Sweden were held in several Afghan provinces, Mohammad Naeem, spokesman for the Taliban Qatar political office, wrote on his Twitter account.
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Iran men ice hockey team beat Oman at Kazan tournament
TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s male ice hockey team beat Oman at the Islamic countries tournament underway in Kazan, Tatarstan.
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Iran launches diplomatic push amid anti-Islam provocations
TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has launched a diplomatic campaign with the purpose of countering the sacrilege of Islamic sanctities.
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In a message:
Haniyeh urges heads of Islamic countries to defend Al Aqsa
TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh in a message to the heads of the Islamic countries warned about the dangerous plans of the Zionist regime's new extremist cabinet regarding the Al Aqsa Mosque.
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Bosnian people not to forget Iran’s valuable aids: FM
TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bisera Turković said that Bosnian people will never forget the valuable assistance of the Islamic Republic of Iran during the war.
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Grand Imam of Al Azhar invites Iran for Islamic talks
TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The Grand Imam of Al Azhar of Egypt has invited Iran for Islamic talks, and Iran, while welcoming, is ready to send and exchange a delegation.
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Call for 3rd KANS scientific competition released
TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – The 3rd KANS scientific competition will be held by Mustafa(pbuh) Science and Technology Foundation in 2022 with the goal of expanding collaboration, synergy, and uniformity in the realm of science and technology.
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Lavrov:
Russia hails Islamic world independence amid Western pressure
TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Moscow appreciates the Islamic world’s independence in the current international situation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says.
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Leader:
No power can uproot great tree of Islamic Republic of Iran
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – No power could uproot the sapling of the Islamic Republic of Iran which has now become a great tree, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution stressed, adding that the Iranian nation has always resisted arrogant powers.
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VIDEO: Yemenis mark Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) birthday anniv.
TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Millions of Yemenis marked the birthday anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by holding ceremonies in different cities of the country.
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Muslims mourn Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) demise anniversary
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Today, it coincides with the 28th day of the month of Safar (the second month in the lunar Hijri calendar) which marks the passing away of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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Raeisi:
Iran ready to host dialogue meeting between divine religions
TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President in a meeting with religious leaders announced the readiness of the Islamic Republic to host a meeting of dialogue between divine religions.
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As Russia partners:
Putin lauds Islamic states on settling global issues
TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Islamic nations have been Russia’s traditional partners in settling most regional and global issues, President Vladimir Putin said in his telegram to participants and guests of a global youth summit underway in Kazan.
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Salman Rushdie off ventilator, talking a day after stabbing
TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Salman Rushdie has been taken off a ventilator and is now able to talk, a friend and his agent said, a day after he was stabbed.
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Iran taekwondo team crowned champion in Islamic Games
TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iran's national Taekwondo team has won the title of the 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games held in Turkey's Konya.
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Salman Rushdie's assailant identified, NY authorities say
TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Law enforcement authorities in New York on Friday identified Salman Rushdie's assailant as 24-year-old Hadi Matar from New Jersey.
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Iran’s Kiani, Lotfi win gold at Islamic Solidarity Games
TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Iranian taekwondo practitioners Nahid Kiani and Hossein Lotfi claimed two gold medals in the 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games on Tuesday.
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VIDEO: Ashura mourning ceremonies in Tehran a century ago
TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Footage shows a mourning ceremony on Ashura day in Tehran about a century ago (probably between 1931 and 1935).
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How world intellectuals, thinkers describe Imam Hussein (AS)
TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) who sacrificed his life for the sake of preserving Islam and justice has inspired many thinkers, intellectuals, and politicians around the world.
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American philosopher:
Hussein's commitment to justice, truth needed more than ever
TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Taliaferro says the message of the Karbala uprising is never to give up, adding that the specter of systematic racism and politicians corruption is tyranny in US, so Hussein's commitment to justice is needed more than ever.