TEHRAN -- The Vice-President of Islamic Propagation Organization (IPO), Hojjatolesalm Moussapour, said that Hazrat Zahra (SA) and Hazrat Zeinab (SA) are the two models that the women must follow and achieve their real status.

He added a program entitled 'Kowsar Plan' would be held during Fatemieh days - the days for holding mourning ceremonies on Hazrat Fatemeh's martyrdom -- as a competition based on the book "Woman, Sweat Perfume of Creation". Pointing to the invaluable role of Muslim women in social growth and Islamic training, Moussapour said, "The main aim behind the project is to observe the exalted character of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA) as a paradigm for women and to elaborate the elevated status of women in the Iranian family and society." The women studying in universities and theological schools and the employed females can compete in the cultural contest, said the official adding that "The interested may refer to IPO affiliates and bookshops all over the country to receive the book, form and answer sheet."

The plan, he said, also aims at promoting the book-reading culture among the employed and educated women.

Participants may purchase the book published in 50 thousand volumes at a low price.

The organization's Public Relations Department said the contestants should fill out the forms not later than August 16, 2002, adding that the IPO will organize minor pilgrimage (Omreh Hajj) to Mecca and other holy sites, trip to Syria and the like.