Why should we read “Damascus Morning”?

Books have different readers who choose them based on their interests and beliefs. One of the most important types of books that are also considered significant documents is diaries. Books that are about important historical events and in many cases are explanations about an important topic or answers to future questions. Today, we will review a politician’s diary in Iran to see what we can get from every book about events or characters. Besides a brief introduction to the book, we will also discuss its importance which is also quoted by well-known faces in oral history.

A look at “Unknowns of Aras River” by Mohsen Hejry

A secret among the waves of the Aras River

Have you ever heard about that ironsmith who hadn’t driven a nail correctly into the horseshoe, then the horse fell in battle and threw its rider to the ground and, this caused the whole army to be defeated and a country to be wasted?

Book on Leader’s views on jihad of clarification published

TEHRAN – A book giving deep insights into the views of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, on the jihad of clarification of the country’s significant issues has been published.

By Fatemeh Ahmadi 

A look at “Autumn has Arrived” which reached the 4th edition in a short time

When facing the “Autumn has Arrived” which narrates the memories of Fakhr al-Sadat Mousavi, wife of martyr Ahmad Yousefi, the pleasure is mostly embraced by those who still have revolutionary passion and have concerns about defending the truth and fighting for it; those who still enjoy listening to the memories of the triumph of Islamic Revolution and years Sacred Defense against Iraq’s invasion; those who feel in debt of revolutionaries.

Winter heat in book market: what’s new in bookstores?

TEHRAN – New books arrive at the book market and grandstand behind the shiny glasses of the bookstores. Book readers, despite the turbulence in prices and somehow high numbers on price tags, still can’t let go of their habit. Here we will review the recently published books in Iran’s book market; books which are seating in shelves, waiting for reviews and criticisms.

Book on Iranian carpet washing ritual published in Japanese in Tokyo

TEHRAN – A book on Qalishuyan, the ritual of washing a carpet in the Iranian town of Mashhad-e Ardahal, has been published in Japanese in Tokyo.

“The Hajji Qassem Whom I Know” comes to Turkish bookstores

TEHRAN – “The Hajji Qassem Whom I Know: Narratives about a 40-Year Friendship” written by Lieutenant-General Qassem Soleimani’s comrade Hojjatoleslam Ali Shirazi has been published in Turkish in Istanbul.

Gen. Soleimani’s comrade reveals memories of 40-year friendship

TEHRAN – Hojjatoleslam Ali Shirazi has published a book revealing his memories of a 40-year-long close friendship with Lieutenant-General Qassem Soleimani.

University of Tokyo publishes book on Qajar-era bazaars, caravanserais 

TEHRAN – The Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia at the University of Tokyo has recently published a book on Iranian bazaars, stores and caravanserais dating back to the Qajar period (1789-1925).

Book on Iran theater pioneers published  

TEHRAN – A book giving an account of those people who developed Iran’s modern theater has been published by the Tehran-based publisher Mahris.

Book delves back into past to explore mysteries about General Soleimani’s character 

TEHRAN – A book analyzing the character of General Qassem Soleimani through articles written by a number of Iran’s senior officials has recently been published.

Joint studies by Iranian, American scholars on Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich published

TEHRAN – A book featuring joint studies by Iranian scholar Amir-Hossein Ramezani and American music critic and author David Hurwitz has been published.

Discover Ibn Babawayh cemetery in southern Tehran

TEHRAN – Ibn Babawayh is a vast historical cemetery located in Rey, southern Tehran, in which many Iranian figures have been laid to rest.

Top books on war against ISIS honored at Martyr Hossein Hamedani Awards

TEHRAN – Top books on the war against ISIS were honored on Tuesday at the 2nd edition of the Biennial Martyr Hossein Hamedani Awards.

New book explores traditional textile of Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN – Iran’s Research Institute for Cultural Heritage and Tourism (RICHT) has recently published a book that turns the spotlight on traditional clothing and textile across the ancient Sistan-Baluchestan province.

“Kill Mehdi Araqi”, book on Iranian political dissident introduced 

TEHRAN – A book entitled “Kill Mehdi Araqi” on political dissident Seyyed Mehdi Araqi during the reign of the Shah was introduced on Saturday during a meeting in Tehran.

Historical manuscripts and books restored in Lorestan museum

TEHRAN – Tens of historical manuscripts, rare books, and paper documents have been restored by a team of cultural heritage experts in Lorestan province.

New book explores Portuguese fort in southern Iran

TEHRAN – A book authored by Iranian archaeologist Esmail Yaghmaei has recently gone out of print to turn the spotlight on a Portuguese fort, which was constructed on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the 16th century.

‘The Persian Gulf, an Archaeological Perspective’ comes to bookstores

TEHRAN – “The Persian Gulf, an Archaeological Perspective”, which turns the spotlight on various societies and cultures that emerged neighboring the body of water throughout prehistoric, ancient, and Islamic eras, have been published.

Book on Iran’s Armenian churches introduced in Ejmiatsin

TEHRAN – A book on Armenian churches in Iran has been introduced during a meeting at the Cross of Armenian Unity, a charitable cultural organization in the west-central Armenian city of Ejmiatsin.

Iranian scholar’s studies on history of Islam published in German

TEHRAN – Iranian scholar Asghar Montazeralqaim’s book “Early History of Islam” (“Frühgeschichte des Islams”) has been published in German.

Book on Achaemenid Empire published by National Museum of Iran

TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran has recently published a book titled “King and Elite in the Achaemenid Empire”.

Book of Leader’s opinion on human rights issues published in Azerbaijani

TEHRAN – A book carrying the views of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on human rights issues has been published in Azerbaijani.

Book chronicles Iran-Japan relations on cinema 

TEHRAN – A book studying cinema ties between Iran and Japan has been published in Iran.

Iran publishes book revealing motives behind U.S. invasion of Iraq 

TEHRAN – The Iranian Culture Center in Baghdad has recently published a book that reveals the aims the U.S. had in the invasion of Iraq.

Book on German literati inspired by Hafez poetry published 

TEHRAN – Berlin-based Iranian scholar Nasser Kanani’s book scrutinizing the German literati influenced by Persian poet Hafez has been published in Germany.

Book on Iranian volunteer in Afghan war against Soviets published   

TEHRAN – A book recounting the story of Ahmadreza Saeidi, an 18-year-old Iranian volunteer who joined the Afghan forces in their war against the Soviets during the 1980s, has been published in Tehran.

“Letters to Ruhollah” unveiled in Lebanon

TEHRAN - A book titled “Letters to Roohollah”, which carrying letters from Arab peoples from around the world to the founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, has been unveiled during a ceremony in Beirut, Lebanon.

Iranian handicrafts: traditional bookbinding

TEHRAN – Bookbinding, the joining together of several leaves or folios within covers to form a codex or book, is one of the traditional crafts long been practiced across the Iranian Plateau.

Ebook edition of Leader’s “A 250-Year-Old Person” released 

TEHRAN – An ebook edition of the English translation of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's “A 250-Year-Old Person” has recently been released.