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Latest Religions and Faiths News in Iran – Iran is a predominantly Shiite Muslim country, with significant minorities of many other faiths. News and opinions related to religious issues can be found here.
Enemy bent on shattering Muslim unity: Sunni scholar
Today, efforts to maintain unity are essential and we need to avoid things that might play into the hands of the enemy, said Mowlavi Nazir Ahmad Salami.
Thank you, General
An Iranian MP thanks police for their swift action against a few of their own for mistreating a Christian compatriot.
Enemies after split in Islamic society, Ayatollah Khamenei warns
Creation of discord and polarity in Islamic society is now one of the main plots of the enemies, said the Supreme Leader.
Iran, Russia should join hands to counter Wahhabism: Russian researcher
Russian Muslims have little knowledge of Shiite critiques about Wahhabism; Iranian religious figures who have refuted the ideology remain unknown in Russia, said Suleymanov.
Muslims should not be overtaken by non-Muslims in following Koranic teachings
Islam is fully observed when extremism and violence are nowhere to be found in an Islamic society, says President Rouhani.
International festival of creativity in Islamic arts opens in Iran
An International Festival of Creativity and Innovation in Islamic Arts and Handicrafts has been held in the northwestern city of Tabriz.
Sunni scholars should unite to restore peace to world of Islam
Abdollah Ghanji elaborates on the reasons behind brewing tensions in the world of Islam and the things which can help restore peace.
Planting trees to remember the dead
The tree-planting event organized by Zoroastrians in cooperation with Tehran Municipality.
Iranians commemorate centennial of Armenian genocide (PHOTOS)
Iranians hold a special ceremony to honor the memory of the Armenians who were murdered during World War I.
If Saudi offenders go unpunished, controlling Iranian sentiments would be difficult
The Supreme Leader’s representative for Hajj affairs says that if Saudi Arabia fails to punish those who sexually abused Iranian teens, Iran is likely to make a new decision on Hajj.
Supreme Leader’s message to Western youth translated in 21 languages
The move is aimed at frustrating attempts to distort the content of the letter or marginalize it.
US and Britain are promoting Tatbir: Scholar
An Iranian scholar says that the US and Britain that associate Shiism with violent acts such as Tatbir are the real promoters of such violence.
You Are Not Any Less of a Revolutionary If You DON’T Pull Trigger
Aftab-e Yazd addresses the critics of the government by recalling a memory of the late Sadegh Tabatabai.
Islam urges justice, fairness toward non-Muslims: Ayatollah Khamenei
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Islam has ordered Muslims to treat the followers of other religions with “fairness and justice.”
Pope: Free speech no excuse for insulting religions
Pope Francis has voiced support for Iran’s efforts to ink a comprehensive nuclear deal with P5+1, saying he stands by the Iranian nation and government.
Iran’s FM: Violence has no place in Islam, unacceptable to Muslims
“Considering the institutional capabilities of the United Nations, I tend to remain hopeful that the UN and its capacity and mechanisms can be brought to bear” on such an important issue, Zarif said.
Italian Anthropologist Hails Iran Leader’s ‘Historic Letter’
An Italian anthropologist described the recent letter by the Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution to Western youths as a “historic letter” whose impact will be revealed in future.
Interfaith dialogue; a call for action
A book review session in Tehran has underlined that interfaith dialogue should be revived at a time when the world is reeling from the blows of war, hatred and violence.
Iranian religious minorities enjoying freedom, respect: Bishop Mirm
Bishop Thomas Mirm says complete freedom and respect were the results of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution for religious minorities of the country.
Egypt’s Al-Azhar urges Iran to ban movie “Muhammad (PBUH)”
The movie director said the main aim behind his grand cinematic project is to denounce extremist moves by those who resort to violence in the name of Islam.
Kerman holds biggest Zoroastrian Sadeh Festival
The mid-winter festival celebrated 50 days before the Persian New Year marks the approach of spring and displays the defeat of the forces of darkness, frost and cold.
Oppressive governments main reason for spiritual vacuum: Judiciary chief
In a meeting with the Patriarch of Armenian Catholic Church, Iran's top judge has called recent French cartoons an insult to over 1.5 billion Muslims.
Blasphemous cartoons insult all divine prophets: Iranian official
Expressing gratitude to Pope Francis for his firm position on abusive cartoons in the French magazine, Younesi said the move was not only an insult to Islam but to all divine prophets.
Supreme Leader message to the youth in Europe and North America
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has addressed the young generations in Europe and North America.
Leader warns about global campaign to undermine religion
The Supreme Leader has praised Iranian athletes for their spiritual resistance and insistence on promoting religious values during the sporting events.
