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Imam Sajjad and prayer as a testimony to a massacre
The trauma of Karbala, the power of supplication, and the priceless spiritual legacy of the Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya, remembered on July 10th. This 10th...
Iran celebrates Children's and Early Childhood Literature Day
Azar Yazdi: The Father of Children's Literature in Iran. From ancient legends to modern fables: the life and works of the author who brought the magic of reading back to Iranian children, celebrated today on the 9th.
New Publication: “The Linguistic and Cultural Bond between Iran and Italy
The Linguistic and Cultural Bond between Iran and Italy by Prof. Iman Mansoub Basiri. We are pleased to announce the publication of the book "The Linguistic and Cultural Bond between Iran and Italy from Antiquity to the Present"...
Funeral Rites in Iranian Culture
From Shiite Theology to the Contemporary Era. Decoding an Unforgettable Grandeur: The Spiritual, Social, and Political Significance of Tashyi'. The rite of Tashyi' (the solemn public escorting of the deceased's body) in Shiite doctrine goes far beyond...
How the pen shapes society
Iran celebrates Pen Day. This July 5th, Iran celebrates Pen Day, a day dedicated to remembering writers, poets, and the inestimable value of literature, recognizing the pen not only as a gift but also as a symbol of...
The Feast of Tirgan and the Arrow of Arash
In early July, Iran celebrates the Tirgan Festival. This ancient, traditional celebration marks the beginning of summer and celebrates water, rain, and fertility. This festival has its roots in Zoroastrian tradition...
Special Edition “Echo of Islam: Must Rise”
A documentary work in English dedicated to the legacy of the Martyr Leader. We are pleased to announce the publication of the new English-language special issue of Echo of Islam magazine, titled "Must Rise." Featuring the symbol...
From Iran Air Flight 655 to Minab School: The Crimes of the United States
Every year on July 3, Iran commemorates this tragic event. The brutal US bombing of the Shajareh Tayyabeh Girls' Primary School in Minab on February 28, 2026, shocked and moved the...
Allameh Amini: The Distinguished Defender of Shiite Islam
A life of research: the irrefutable investigation into the roots of Islamic theology. Among the most prestigious figures of the Islamic Republic, Allameh Amini occupies a prominent place in Iran's cultural and identity landscape...
Editorial News, The Religious Foundation, Politics of the Islamic Republic
The Religious, Political, and Revolutionary Foundation of the Islamic Republic by Davide Rossi. There are a number of books in Italy describing the martyred Leader of the Revolution, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, some...
Iran and culture as the key to dialogue
Iran's cultural richness is not limited to literature alone. Drawing on the legacy of ancient Assyro-Babylonian traditions and consolidating them since the Achaemenid era, Persia developed a sophisticated tradition of negotiation, amply attested by classical historians...
Saib Tabrizi and Iranian identity
Tabrizi served as a fundamental guardian of the Persian language. Among the invaluable pillars of Iranian cultural and historical identity, the poet Saib Tabrizi stands out, celebrated in the Islamic Republic on July 1st. Tabrizi worked...
Chemical weapons: a scar on a people's memory
The damage caused by these weapons has not been exhausted. The "Forced War" or "Sacred Defense"—the Iranian names for the conflict that lasted from 1980 to 1988 following...
Behesthi and the 72 martyrs of the Revolution
On June 28, Iran commemorates the martyr Ayatollah Behesthi. On June 28, the Islamic Republic of Iran commemorates the late martyr Ayatollah Sayyed Mohammad Behesthi, who was martyred on the same day in 1981 following a brutal attack.
Imam Sajjad, the story of a survivor
Praying when all hope seemed lost. The tragedy of Karbala, where Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, and his 72 companions were martyred, moves hundreds of millions of people around the world every year.
June 26: From the Shah's Prisons to Global Solidarity for the Oppressed
On the Day of Honor for Prisoners of War and the Disappeared. The historical memory of the Islamic Republic embraces Palestinian and Lebanese prisoners and all victims of detention. On the Day of Honor for Prisoners of...
Ashura, the Day of Heroes
The tragedy of Ashura. The tragedy of Ashura is little known in the West, though it rivals the most heartfelt tales of heroism and sacrifice so familiar to us. The trope of the few...
Iran in the spotlight
Publishing news; Presentation of the book "Iran in Flames." We are pleased to invite the citizens of Rome, and all those interested in geopolitics and international current affairs, to a new important cultural event. Within the...
Tasua, the day of loyalty
June 24th marks the day of Tasua. In the midst of the mourning celebrations of the Islamic month of Muharram, when Muslims remember the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Imam Hussein, and his brave followers...
In memory of Johann Christoph BÜRGEL
European Iranian Studies in Mourning. Farewell to Professor Johann Christoph Bürgel. With deep sadness and profound condolences, the Iranian Cultural Institute in Rome has learned and announced the passing of Professor Johann Christoph Bürgel, one of the greatest...
Shariati and religion as resistance
Ali Shariati's thought continues to shape the identity of contemporary Iran. From the reinterpretation of Shi'ism to the fight against cultural imperialism, his ideas offer an essential key to understanding the choices of the Republic...
The Immortal Echo of Karbala: Welcome to the Month of Tears and Dignity
When the Sky Wept Blood: Muharram and the Sacrifice of Imam Hussein. As the crescent moon of Muharram approaches, a shadow of solemn melancholy returns to envelop our hearts. We are not simply witnessing the changing of...
Women, Leadership Models, and the Future World Order
Women Protagonists from Iran to Italy; the Iranian and Italian Experiences. An online conference entitled "Illustrating Models of Women's Participation and Leadership in the New World Order" took place on June 16th.
Iran in defense of children
Iran's commitment to the World Day Against Child Labour The International Labour Organization (ILO) established the World Day Against Child Labour in 2002, set for June 12, as an opportunity to raise awareness...
The family: the pillar of Iranian society
On June 11, Iran celebrates Family Day. On June 11, Iran celebrates Family Day, an opportunity to reflect on the fundamental core that serves as the central axis of daily, economic, and social life.
International Call for Proposals “The Magnificent Civilization”
The international campaign "The Magnificent Civilization" and its awards. We are pleased to announce that the deadline to participate in the international campaign "The Magnificent Civilization" has been officially extended. The initiative invites Iranologists, university professors, scholars, thinkers, ...
National Day of Persian Handicrafts and Carpets
The Persian carpet: Iran's standard in the world Iran, as we know, is the land of a thousand arts and countless colors, one of those countries that can rightfully be called the cradle of civilization, the forge of ...
World Food Safety Day
World Food Safety Day in a world of insecurity. Although the United Nations established World Food Safety Day as an event aimed at highlighting the importance of eating well,...
Competition Announcement: A Story in Six Words
Competition Announcement: International Prize "A Story in Six Words." In Memory of the Victims of the Minab School (168 Untold Short Stories) The Ministry of Culture of Iran (Department of Culture and Department of Language and Literature...
The Beginning of the Islamic Revolution in Iran
The Khordad Uprising (June 5, 1963). Few people in the West know that the initial spark of the 1979 Islamic Revolution dates back to the Khordad Uprising, corresponding to June 5, 1963.
