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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.

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Popularity of Iranian Friday Prayers Imam Growing in Tabriz

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The popularity of the Friday Prayers Imam of the city of Tabriz in northwestern Iran is on the rise as he continues to show that he is a man with the common touch.
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Extremist Shiite Community behind Attack on Iran Embassy in London

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Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom Hamid Baeidinejad says the Shirazi cult, whose followers raided the Iranian embassy in London on Friday, is an extremist Shiite group that insults grand Sunni leaders.
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Iran’s Rouhani Calls for Muslims’ Unity in Address to Indian Worshippers

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Visiting India, President Hassan Rouhani has called on all Muslims across the world to preserve their unity in the face of the Israeli regime and other enemies.
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West Plotting to Divide Muslims, Create Terror Groups: Rouhani

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says driving a wedge among the Islamic world and creating Takfiri terror groups in the Middle East are part of a larger plot hatched up by the West.
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Leader Praises Peaceful Coexistence of Shiite, Sunni Muslims in Iran

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Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has lauded the peaceful coexistence of Shiite and Sunni Muslims in Iran, describing them as a role model for all Muslims in the world.
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Fire at Iraqi Hotel Kills Two Iranian Pilgrims (+Video)

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At least two Iranian women have been killed and another injured in a fire at a hotel in the holy city of Najaf in Iraq.
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Enemies Seeking to Sideline Palestine Issue: Top Iranian Cleric

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Grand Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani has warned against the enemy plot to sideline the fate of Palestine as the main issue of the Islamic world.
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Vank Cathedral to Be Registered as Iranian World Heritage

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After registering three churches in the World Heritage List, Iran is trying to add other Armenian cathedrals like Isfahan's "Vank" to this list.
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Armenians in Iran Mark Christian New Year

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Iranian Armenians living in Tehran have celebrated the advent of Christian New Year at an iconic church in the capital city.
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Muslims Join Christians in New Year Celebrations in Iran

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Christians and Muslims get together in Christian New Year celebrations in Iran in a show of solidarity and rapport between followers of the two religions.
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Iran President Congratulates Christians on New Year

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has extended his felicitations to the country’s Christians on the beginning of 2018.
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Christians in Iran Preparing for New Year

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Armenian residents of Isfahan, the majority of whom live in Jolfa neighbourhood, hold annual celebrations on Christmas and the new Christian year.
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Christian Prisoners Celebrate Christmas in Tehran’s Evin Prison

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A group of Christian prisoners, who are serving their terms in Tehran’s Evin Prison, have celebrated the birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ in a ceremony organized by the detention centre.
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2018 to Be Safer, More Beautiful Year for All Christians: Iran

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Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the new Christian year will hopefully be safer and more beautiful for all Christians in the world given the elimination of Wahhabi terrorists.
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Israeli Forces Attack Birthplace of Jesus ahead of Christmas

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Israeli forces have once again clashed with Palestinians demonstrating against the new US policy on Jerusalem al-Quds in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.
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Iran FM Offers Congratulations on Christmas

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has congratulated all Christians in the world on the birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ, and wished them all a happy and peaceful Christmas.
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“Iranian Clergy, Seminaries Should Cut Dependence on State Budget”

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An Iranian daily has called on Islamic seminaries and the clergy to wean themselves off government budget and meet their costs by turning to religious taxes.
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Iran President Congratulates Muslim Counterparts on Prophet’s Birth Anniversary

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Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has sent separate messages to the heads of Muslim states to congratulate his counterparts on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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Iranian Cleric Refereeing Football Matches in Top Division

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An Iranian cleric studying advanced jurisprudence also works as a top football referee and martial arts instructor.
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Tehran Hosts 31st Int’l Conference on Islamic Unity

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The 31 International Islamic Unity Conference begins in the Iranian capital, Tehran, with 520 dignitaries, ministers, scholars, university professors, and representatives from scientific as well as cultural associations in attendance.
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Iranian Delegation to Visit Saudi Arabia for Hajj Talks

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Iran will send a delegation to Saudi Arabia to prepare the grounds for the Iranian pilgrims’ presence in the next year’s Hajj.
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Iran President Urges Muslims to Recognize Other Religions

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on Muslim people to respect other religions and sects, saying those who claim to have a better religion should prove it in practice.
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“Iran Leader Plays Significant Role in Promoting Muslim Unity”

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Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, says the role of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has been very effective in strengthening Islamic movements.
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Iran President Calls for Unity among Muslim Countries

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says all Muslim countries must stand together and be united, stressing that the Islamic Republic will always help Muslims throughout the region.
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“Iran Land of Religious Spirituality, Coexistence”

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A senior Iranian cultural official has called Iran “the land of religious spirituality and coexistence”, saying that Iran has been the scene of religious coexistence throughout history.
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