Islamic Culture
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Iran, Iraq stress broadening coop. in Quranic diplomacy field
TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Head of the International Center of Quran and the Islamic Culture and Communication Organization emphasized the need for increasing bilateral cooperation between Iran and Iraq in the field of the Quranic diplomacy.
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VIDEO: Beginning of Ramadan marked at Imam Reza (AS) shrine
TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – The beginning of the month of Ramadan was marked at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad.
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By: Ahmad Hasani
I’tikaf ritual at Imam Reza (AS) holy Shrine in Mashhad
TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Itikaf, is an Islamic practice consisting of a period of staying in a mosque for a certain number of days, devoting oneself to ibadah during these days, and staying away from worldly affairs.
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Iran prioritizes cooperation with Islamic World: culture min.
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaili says that cooperation with the Islamic World is a priority for the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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VIDEO: Chinese woman converts to Islam in Iran's Hamedan
TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – The video footage shows when a Chinese woman converts to Islam in the presence of the Friday Prayers Imam of Hamedan in the west of Iran.
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VIDEO: Ashura mourning ceremony in front of White House
TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – A mourning ceremony for Imam Hussein (AS) was held on the Ashura occasion in front of the White House, Washington, D.C.
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By: Majid Dehganizadeh
People of Yazd hold Muharram ceremonies
TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Iranian people living in Yazd City gathered in a mourning ceremony for Imam Hussein (AS) to mark the month of Muharram.
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By: Iman HamiKhah
Muharram mourning ceremony in Iran's Maryanaj
TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The mourning ceremony of the 6th night of Muharram was held on Sunday night in Maryanaj City in the Hamedan province of Iran.
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By: Amin Brenjkar
5th night of Muharram mourning in Shiraz
TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The 5th night of Muharram was marked in Shiraz, just as in other Iranian cities on Saturday night.
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VIDEO: Washing Imam Hussein shrine dome on Muharram occasion
TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – The dome of Imam Hussein's holy shrine in Iraq's Karbala was washed and cleaned as the Muharram month approaches.
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By: Majid Dehganizadeh
People of Yazd gloriously hold Eid al-Ghadir celebrations
TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Large crowds of people attended the massive celebration party which was held in Iran's Yazd on Friday.
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VIDEO: Fireworks in Tabriz on Eid al-Ghadir occasion
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – As the Eid al-Ghadir approaches, people in Iran's Tabriz city enjoyed an amazing firework.
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Iranians to set up 1300 stations for al-Ghadir celebrations
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Cultural secretary of Tehran's Islamic Revolution front Hamidreza Danaei says that the people will set up 1300 Mawkibs (voluntarily prepared stations) in the 10-km-long Ghadir celebration party in Tehran.
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Tehran to host 10-km Celebration Party for Eid al-Ghadir
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – The Iranian capital is preparing to hold a 10-km-long celebration ceremony on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir.
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Qazvin to host Eid al-Ghadir celebration ceremonies
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – As Eid al-Ghadir approaches, Qazvin city is preparing to hold different ceremonies to celebrate the great event.
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Imam Ali (AS) shrine preparing for Eid al-Ghadir celebration
TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – The holy shrine of the first Shia Imam, Imam Ali (AS) in Iraq's Najaf is being prepared for the Eid al-Ghadir celebration.
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Tehran preparing for Eid al-Ghadir Celebration Party
TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian capital these days is preparing to hold a 10-km-long celebration ceremony on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir.
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American basketball player converts to Islam: report
TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – American basketball player Ahmad Young has converted to Islam, media outlets reported.
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Raeisi urges Indonesian clerics for timely Islamic stances
TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Speaking in the meeting with the heads of Islamic organizations in Indonesia Wed., President Raeisi attached great importance to the timely announcement of positions by the Indonesian clerics on issues in Islamic world.
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By: Fooroogh Taherkhani
30th International Holy Quran Fair in Tehran
TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The 30th edition of the International Holy Quran Exhibition opened at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla on Saturday.
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Thousands attend Eid al-Adha prayers in Al Aqsa Mosque
TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Thousands of Palestinians arrived at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Saturday to perform Eid al-Adha prayers.
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Culture min.:
Revival of cultural ties between Iran, Bolivia ‘essential’
TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance said that revival of cultural ties between Iran and Bolivia is necessary.