Shia Muslims start Muharram mourning rituals amid pandemic
Shia Muslims in all Iranian cities started Muharram mourning rituals and decorated their neighborhoods with black banners for observing mourning ceremonies for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Imam of Shia Muslims, as the holy month of Muharram arrived on August 10. This year, however, Muslims are marking the second Muharram amidst a...
Iran to celebrate World Tourism Day in five provinces
The celebration of World Tourism Day (September 27) will be held from September 28 to October 3, in five Iranian provinces of Ardebil, Kurdestan, Kermanshah, Kerman and Fars, as representatives of the new and traditional tourism routes of the country, Iran’s Deputy Tourism Minister Vali Teymouri said. According to IRNA, Ardebil Province on September 28,...
Muharram the Month of sadness over the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS)
The lunar month of Muharram comes again with a great deal of sadness over the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and 72 of his loyal companions. During the first ten days of the month, each neighborhood across Iran sets up its own establishment to hold ceremonial processions and Mouning ceremonies. But the core meaning...
Remembering Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Taskhiri aged 76 passed away in Teh...
Senior advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Taskhiri aged 76 passed away in Tehran. Late Ayatollah Taskhiri served in different political and religious positions among the most important are: member of Assembly of Experts since 1998, advisor of the Supreme Leader in Muslim world affairs, international deputy of the Supreme Leader bureau since...
Amir Chakhmaq: a drop-dead gorgeous destination in central Iran
Located on a square of the same name in the UNESCO-registered city of Yazd, a three-story building constitutes the core of the complex, which highly is noted for its eye-catching rows of symmetrical sunken alcoves that are perfectly lit up following the sunset. The structures that make up the complex include a mosque, a caravanserai,...
Trans-Iranian Railway gains UNESCO World Heritage status
Trans-Iranian Railway that reaches a length of 1400 km has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. The UN body accepted Trans-Iranian Railway during the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee, which will be running through July 31 in China’s Fuzhou. The railway can be regarded as a turning point for comprehensive developments in...
Iranian Film Week Show – Ghashang & Farangh
Ghashang and Farang are two elderly sisters living with their sons Bahman and Vahid. Farang’s son, Bahman is a film critic and Ghashang’s son, Vahid is a dentist. Although Vahid is married, he is not very committed to his marriage and due to this his wife has left him and moved to France to continue...
International Quran Competition of the Islamic Republic of Iran 2021
Call for Participation in the International Quran Competition of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the deadlineSeptember 2021. The Cultural Council Embassy of Iran Nairobi calls all Qualified Muslims to take part in this noble Competition.
Ghadeer Essay Writing and Poetry Competition 2021 Nairobi
The Cultural Council Embassy of Iran Nairobi wishes to announce the Ghadeer Essay Writing and Poetry Competition 2021. You are all welcome to participate. You can send your entries through Whatsapp Number 0721382894
Iranian Film Show – War Drama Villa Dwellers
The film tells the story of some of the families of the Iranian soldiers that stayed at residential villas near the frontline waiting to see their loved ones. Aziz and her grandchildren go the complex to get a chance to visit her son, Davud. After her arrival, new adventures begin. “Villa Dwellers” won Monir Qeidi,...