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2026-05-15 21:42
Leader emphasizes potential of Persian language, literature for promoting Islamic-Iranian culture
TEHRAN – In a message issued on the occasion of the Persian Language Day and in commemoration of the great Iranian poet Ferdowsi (May 15), Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, emphasized the vast potential of the Persian language and literature for promoting the rich culture and civilization of Islamic Iran on a global scale.
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2026-04-22 23:37
Honoring Saadi is honoring living Iranian spirit, culture minister says
TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, in a message on the occasion of the National Day of Saadi Shirazi (April 21), said: “Honoring Saadi is honoring the living Iranian spirit, a spirit the world needs today more than ever.”
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2026-04-14 19:08
Iran’s culture minister warns of Trump’s arrogance following insult to Pope
TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, has issued a critique of US President Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric and self-deifying social media presence, characterizing the American leader’s behavior as a modern manifestation of the "Pharaoh complex" that historically signals the imminent downfall of tyrants.
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2026-04-05 23:31
New narrative translation of Quran unveiled
TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, unveiled the narrative translation of the Holy Quran, drawing from the narrations of Ahl al-Bayt (AS), authored by Alireza Barazesh.
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2026-03-30 14:31
Culture Minister condemns Zionist regime's actions against journalists
TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance has condemned the Israel’s murder of two journalists in southern Lebanon and offered condolences to the media professional.
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2026-03-20 22:33
Culture minister calls for solidarity among Islamic nations against U.S.-Israeli aggression
TEHRAN –The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance has issued a message to the culture ministers of Muslim countries regarding the war imposed by the U.S. and the Zionist regime on Iran.
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2026-02-02 21:47
Fajr Theater Festival wraps up at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall
TEHRAN- The closing ceremony of the 44th Fajr Theater Festival was held on Sunday night at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall with honoring the winners in different sections.
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2026-01-18 19:06
44th Fajr Intl. Theater Festival kicks off in Kerman
TEHRAN- The 44th edition of the Fajr International Theater Festival, which has been underway in Kerman since January 12, was officially inaugurated on Saturday with a formal opening ceremony. The festival will continue in Tehran following its initial events.
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2025-12-14 19:34
Culture ministers of Iran, Kazakhstan sign MoU on cinematic cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi and the Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva have signed a memorandum of understanding on cinematic cooperation in Astana, Kazakhstan.
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2025-10-14 19:56
Iran, Turkey deepen cultural cooperation
TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, has emphasized Iran’s desire to expand bilateral relations with Turkey, as 2025 has been designated as the Cultural Year of Iran and Turkey.
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2025-09-14 21:09
Iran’s culture minister calls for stronger Iran–Russia academic, cultural ties
TEHRAN – The relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation, and other nations with a shared approach can lay the foundation for a truly multipolar world and society, the Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi said during a visit to St. Petersburg State University on Friday.
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2025-08-19 20:06
Iran mourns passing of Master Mahmoud Farshchian: legendary artist laid to rest
TEHRAN- On Monday, the funeral procession of Master Mahmoud Farshchian, the celebrated Iranian miniaturist and painter, was held in Isfahan, drawing a vast crowd of mourners from across Iran.
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2025-06-25 21:59
Culture minister appreciates art and culture figures’ display of solidarity with homeland
TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, in response to the Zionist regime’s attacks on Iran, said in a message: “In recent days, we witnessed a display of solidarity and unity from the cultural, literary, artistic, and media communities with their motherland. The intellectuals of culture and art, like other Iranians, once again demonstrated—by setting aside differences in taste, criticism, and disagreement—that their hearts beat for Iran during historic turning points. Their pens, thoughts, and creations became weapons in service of national unity and the strength of this sacred soil”.