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Abu Rayhan al-Biruni: Icon for cultural convergence

Given his multifaceted contributions to various scientific disciplines, Abu Rayhan Al-Biruni may be considered a beacon for cultural convergence in the region. Today, September 4th, marks the national commemoration day of the illustrious Iranian polymath, Abu Rayhan al-Biruni. Abu Rayhan Al-Biruni, born in present-day Uzbekistan, embarked on ...

Iran marks National Day of Omar Khayyam; Persian poet, polymath

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan : Today is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Persian poet, astronomer, writer, and ma ...

“Nahid 1” telecommunications satellite to be sent into orbit this year: official

Head of Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Morteza Barari said on Sat. that “Nahid 1” telecommunications satellite will be sent into the orbit in the current ...

Literati observe National Sadi Day in Shiraz

A large number of Iranian literati and aficionados of Persian literature came together at the mausoleum of Persian poet Sadi in Shiraz on Thursday to ...

Persian Literature

Persian literature spans two and a half millennia, though much of the pre-Islamic material has been lost. Its sources have been within historical Pers ...