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By Jaime León Shiraz, Iran, Apr 24 (EFE).- There is a saying in Iran that every household has a copy of the Quran and a book by the poet Hafez, and for once this saying is not far from reality. The 14th-century Persian poet remains to this day a cultural icon who evokes mass devotion. …

Following the success of the Central Asian Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia in 2005, The Kyrgyz Republic will participate for the first time in its

<strong>Other lives</strong>: Chemical engineer who was also an expert on the Zoroastrian faith and Iranian culture

Exploring the relationship of poetry and prayer.

We’re familiar with Hafez, Forough Farrokzhad and Nima Yusij, but 21st century Persian poetry, the poetry of Iran written since the Islamic Revolution, is rarely accessible in German. Publishers Ali Abdollahi and Kurt Scharf are now seeking to change that with a comprehensive anthology. Gerrit Wustmann read the book for Qantara.de

International Mother Language Day, Feb 21, warrants a look at one of the most beautiful and important languages Persian which has inspired many great poets, including Goethe.

Our difficulty with Iran reflects a broader American problem – extending the same foolish and dangerous prejudices to Islam abroad that we inflict on people of color here at home leads to wild swings of mob mentality toward the Middle East. America hasn’t been able to distinguish peaceful Islam and Muslim movements from its generic fear of Islam.

Iraj Pezeshkzad, who passed away in Los Angeles at the happy and fulfilling age of 94, was an Iranian institution.

Many of nearly 141 wetlands in country struggling to survive amid water crisis - Anadolu Agency

On Feb. 2, 1971, representatives from 18 countries gathered in Iran's northern coastal town of Ramsar, nestled between the majestic Alborz Mountains and