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The Soul of Iran: A Journey into the Excellence of Persian Craftsmanship. Welcome to a journey through the beauty, history, and technical mastery of one of the world's oldest and richest artistic traditions. Iranian craftsmanship is not...

Imam Khomeini, the revolutionary who changed Iran, the Middle East, and the world. The corrosive romanticization of the figure of the revolutionary in the West, aimed at diminishing the very essence of those who took up arms and ideals to oppose...

To dispel myths and reclaim the truth; Iranian women speak out. It's undeniable that the pairing of women and Iran creates a sense of rejection, perhaps even of...

In Teano, discover the Tehran Archaeological Museum, a journey into ancient Persia. The next event dedicated to culture and archaeology is scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026. At 16:30 PM, in the splendid setting of the...

1st Edition – "Iran-Italy" Figurative Arts Competition for Children and Youth CONSIDERING the objectives of international cooperation aimed at fostering intercultural dialogue; CONSIDERING the importance of promoting mutual understanding of the historical, artistic, and cultural heritage...

Analysis of the Human Development Index Report 2025. Islamic Republic of Iran: Growth in Human Development, but with Challenges Analysis of the Human Development Index Report 2025 The Human Development Index (HDI) Report is considered ...

The official beginning of his Risaleh (Divine Message). The mission (Mab'ath) of the Supreme Prophet (S) and the official beginning of his divine assignment, along with Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, constitute the greatest inspirational and founding rites...

Voices and reflections on a rediscovered masterpiece. A bridge between cultures and centuries: curator Simone Cristoforetti and publisher Matteo Luteriani recount the genesis and significance of the monumental reissue of the Shahnameh. On the occasion of...

Commemorating the birth of Imam Ali (S), along with the heartfelt celebration of Father's Day. This Saturday, Iran prepares to experience one of the most heartfelt and vibrant days of its annual calendar. A special coincidence, which...

After a century, the "Book of Kings" returns: the epic that founded Persian identity. Luni Editrice brings to light the complete works of the "Homer of Persia." Six volumes, four thousand pages, and an excellent scholarly review...

Greetings: "The One Plot of Humanity" "In this sacred season of lights, as 2025 gently fades into the embrace of the new year, our Institute wishes to whisper a greeting that comes from the deepest heart of our...

ISMEO celebrates the longest night of the year with music and theater. The International Association for Mediterranean and Oriental Studies (ISMEO) presents "One Thousand and One Nights of Yalda," a special event celebrating the ancient Persian festival...

Iranian Art of Ayeneh-Kari Becomes an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. We are pleased to announce a prestigious achievement for Iranian culture and architecture: "The Art of Ayeneh-Kari in Persian Architecture" (officially known as Ayeneh-Kari, the Art of Mirrorwork in Persian Architecture) has been...

Lady Mary & Lady Fatima. A new publication by Christopher Clohessy. PISAI is pleased to announce the publication of Lady Mary and Lady Fatima: Intertwined Paths of Grace and Compassion (Canada International Publishing Group 2025) by ...

Celebrating Fatima Zahra in Iran Mother's Day is a celebration deeply rooted in Shiite Islamic tradition. Unlike many Western countries, this holiday does not fall in May, but coincides with the commemoration...

Iran Meets Italy at Rome's Hotel Mediterraneo. For the first time in Italy, Persian cuisine was the protagonist of a highly successful cultural event at Rome's Hotel Mediterraneo. It was held at the prestigious...

Alexander Sadreddini wins at the 22nd SIFF. The film by the Anglo-Iranian director and screenwriter is a mystical adventure and a "cry against war" that won the prestigious award. It closed with a...

Italy and Iran: from Rome and Persia to today, a thousand-year-old dialogue. The roads connecting Italy and Iran weren't built in 1857. They have roots in a much more distant past, when...

Ceremony, inauguration of the academic year at the Vivarium Novum Academy. The inauguration ceremony for the new academic year at the Vivarium Novum Academy, a prestigious institution dedicated to the study of medieval language, literature, and philosophy, took place. The ceremony included...

Cutting Through Rocks is the protagonist of the fourth edition. A festival dedicated to creative documentaries in the heart of Rome. From December 3 to 7, 2025, Rome's Cinema Tibur will host the fourth edition of the Rome International Film Festival.

Fatima Zahra: Daughter of the Prophet and Symbol of Resistance in Shiite Islam. One of the most significant holidays in the Shiite religious calendar worldwide is the "Fatimid Days" (Ayyam Fatimiyya), a precious opportunity to address...

Iranian Cinema at the Salento International Film Festival 2025. 22 Years of Stories That Leave Their Mark. The Salento International Film Festival returns to Tricase from November 19 to 25, 2025, for its 22nd edition, ...

A Journey Through Flavors and Culture. The Iranian Cultural Institute in Rome is pleased to announce a new initiative dedicated to the discovery and appreciation of Persian cuisine, a gastronomic heritage of extraordinary historical and cultural richness. "Journey through...

Registration is now open for the eighteenth online Persian language course. The Iranian Cultural Institute in Rome, as part of its cultural and educational activities, is the only officially recognized institution in Italy with the issuance of the...

UNESCO Recognizes Allameh Tabataba'i Among World Celebrities. Iran's National Commission for UNESCO has announced that Allameh Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Tabataba'i, the eminent contemporary philosopher and commentator, has been included in the list...

Iranian cinema shines at the 2025 Medfilm Festival. The 31st edition of the MedFilm Festival dedicates significant space to contemporary Iranian cinema, confirming its position as a privileged platform for giving voice to one of the most courageous cinematographic traditions...

Tehran Metro; the image of the Virgin Mary in the metro, a sign of peace. Seeing the image of the Virgin Mary with her hands clasped in prayer placed in a bas-relief in a Tehran metro station is not something...

Beyond the Veil: Deconstructing the West's Image of the Middle East. The West as a Mirror. The image of the Middle East in the Western imagination is rarely an authentic representation; rather, it is a complex and ideologically charged construction. This construction does not...

Daring for Peace; The Mission of Sant'Egidio in the Contemporary World. In an era marked by increasingly complex conflicts and profound divisions, the Community of Sant'Egidio continues to embody the courage to "dare for peace." Founded...

Bayhaqi, the pinnacle of Persian prose Abu al-Fadl Bayhaqi (995-1077) was a secretary, historian and a key author of Persian prose who worked in the court of the famous Ghaznavid sultan Mahmud, for whom he wrote an extraordinary ...