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Persian Homeland and Literature

Homeland, birthplace, Homeland in today's Persian language have essentially the same use, although from the etymological and cognitive-linguistic point of view each one needs an introduction. Mihan (homeland) however is a completely Persian word with the suffix -an at the end, with which nouns and especially nouns are formed ...

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Persian Homeland and Literature

20 June 2025

Persian Homeland and Literature
Homeland, birthplace, Home in the Persian language today have substantially the same use, although from the etymological and cognitive-linguistic point of view each one needs an introduction. Mihan (homeland) however is a completely Persian word with the suffix -an at the end, with which nouns are formed

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The Eternal Persia

19 June 2025

Eternal Persia: A Heritage of Civilization that Transcends Conflict.

At a time when geopolitical tensions dominate the headlines, it is essential to remember that the true essence of a nation lies in its cultural, scientific and artistic heritage. Iran, ancient Persia, represents a

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In memory of Ali Shariati

19 June 2025

We commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Ali Shariati.

On June 19, we commemorate the anniversary of the passing of Ali Shariati, one of the most influential Iranian sociologists of the XNUMXth century, whose work left an indelible mark not only on Iran but throughout the Islamic world.

The intellectual legacy

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Best wishes for the feast of Ghadir

14 June 2025

Shia Muslims celebrate the festival of Ghadir.

On this blessed day of Eid Ghadir, we extend our heartfelt wishes to all the faithful who celebrate this sacred event in the history of Islam.

Ghadir Khumm was not just the name of a spring

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June 10 – National Persian Carpet and Handicrafts Day

10 June 2025

The Magic of Persian Craftsmanship: Celebrating a Thousand-Year-Old Tradition.

Today Iran celebrates one of its most precious and refined traditions: the art of Persian carpet weaving. The National Day of Persian Carpet and Handicrafts is not only a time of celebration, but also

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Gnosis and Islam: A Bridge between Tradition and Contemporaneity

6 June 2025

Gnosis and Islam: Paths of Inner Knowledge

Spiritual research and inner knowledge have always been central elements in the human experience, crossing different cultures and traditions with languages ​​and practices that reveal a universal aspiration to a profound understanding of reality.

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Eid al-Adha Greetings; The Feast of Sacrifice

5 June 2025

Greeting Message for Eid al-Adha; The Feast of Sacrifice.
On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, we extend our heartfelt wishes to the entire Islamic Ummah who celebrate this sacred occasion with deep devotion and spirituality.
The Sacred Meaning of Sacrifice
Eid al-Adha commemorates the sacrifice of the Prophet Ibrahim

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36th Anniversary of the Passing of Imam Khomeini

4 June 2025

Imam Khomeini, A Cry of Freedom That Resounds in the World
Today marks the thirty-sixth anniversary of the death of Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, a figure who profoundly marked the history of the twentieth century and whose message continues to resonate in the hearts of millions of people around the world. His spiritual and political legacy remains alive, testifying

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On the occasion of the Italian Republic Day

2 June 2025

June 2nd represents the birth of the Italian Republic

The Iranian Cultural Institute joins with joy and respect in the celebration of this day so significant for Italy and for all Italians.

June 2nd represents not only the birth of the Republic

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Hajj: Pillar of Unity and Strength in the Muslim World

28 May 2025

The Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca.

The Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, transcends the simple ritual dimension to embody a fundamental pillar of the unity and strength of the Muslim world. Every year, millions of faithful from every corner of the globe respond to the sacred call, converging towards a single point,

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Unesco world heritage sites in Iran

Black Church

Qara Kelisa or The Black Church is the burial place of San Taddeo. Historical sources reveal that in the Sassanid era a part of the Armenians was of Zoroastrian faith, while ... Read more

Arg-e Bam

Arg-e Bam is the largest brick-built city in the world that is around 2200 years old. This site is located above Azarin Hill, a ... Read more

Rock inscription of Bisotun

The rock inscription of Bisotun is located in the homonymous city in the province of Harsin (Kermānshāh region), at the foot of Mount Bisotun. This inscription is the largest in the world and the ... Read more

Golestan Palace

Golestan Palace has a monumental entrance and has several halls now used as a museum, such as the hall of mirrors, the hall of diamonds and the ivory room. In the hall of ... Read more

Tower of Gonbad-e Kavus

The Gonbad-e Kavus Tower (Qabus) is one of the tallest brick-built towers in the world, represents one of the most valuable works of Islamic architecture in Iran and is located ... Read more

Yazd

city ​​of Yazd: The Yazd region is one of the oldest territories in Iran and the historical works scattered in this area, each in its own way, tell the past ... Read more

Imam Mosque

The Imam Mosque, the most prestigious historical mosque in Esfahān, among the important buildings of Islamic architecture in Iran and known by other names such as: Mahdie mosque, Al-Mahdi mosque, Jāme 'Abbāsi mosque, ... Read more

NAGHSH AND JAHAN

The Naghsh-e Jahan square was built in the time of the Timurids, to a lesser extent than today. At the time of Shah Abbas I the square was enlarged and purchased the ... Read more

Pasargadae

Along the road that connects Esfahan to Shiraz, in the plain of Morghab, there is the mausoleum of Cyrus the great. The mausoleum building includes a quadrangular room which is located ... Read more

Persepolis (Persepolis, Parse)

Takht-e Jamshid ("Throne of Jamshid"), is the famous name of the most impressive architectural work of the Achaemenids located in the city of Marvdasht, Fārs region. The Takht-e Jamshid area which in ... Read more

Shahr-i Sokhta

Shahr-e Sukhte (Shahr-i Sokhta) is located 57 km west of the road from Zabol to Zahedan. Because of the vastness and the particular conditions ... Read more

Sheikh Safi-ad-din mausoleum

Mausoleum of Sheikh Safi-ad-din Ardabili is composed of a series of buildings from different periods and for the first time it was for the will of Shah Tahmasp Safavide who took on ... Read more

Shushtar hydraulic system

The hydraulic system of Shushtar is located in the city of the same name (Khuzestān region) and dates back to the Achaemenid and Sassanid periods. These ancient structures considered the most important architectural and ... Read more

Soltaniyeh dome

the archaeological area of ​​Soltaniyeh is located at the forty-third kilometer of the Zanjan-Khoda Bande road. Soltaniye Dome is forty-eight and a half meters high, belongs to the Il-Khanide era and was built in nine ... Read more

Apadana Palace of Susa

The Apadana Palace of Susa is located in the city of the same name (Khuzestān region) and was the winter palace of the Achaemenid kings and the main one of Darius I who by his will was ... Read more

Choqa zanbil

Choqa zanbil (Choga Zanbil) or Ziggurat Dur Untāsh is located in the city of Shush or Susa (Khuzestān region). This ancient place of worship was built by the great king of ancient ... Read more

Bāgh, Iranian garden

 Although, according to some Iranian myths, the first to collect and cultivate in a bāgh (garden) the seeds of flowers and fruit imported from mountain areas was ... Read more

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PERSIAN LANGUAGE COURSE

The Cultural Institute of Iran in Rome, as part of its cultural and educational activities, promotes the Persian language course

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