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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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Armenians Proud of Living in Islamic Republic of Iran: Syrian MP

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Nora Airisian, who represents Armenians in the Syrian parliament, says the Armenian community living in Iran are proud of their peaceful coexistence with Iranians.
Foreign Policy

Iran to Send Pilgrims to Hajj If Saudis Pay Blood Money: Minister

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Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance says if Saudi Arabia pays the blood money of Iranian pilgrims killed in Mina tragedy in 2015, the Islamic Republic may resume sending its pilgrims to the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Crisis

ISIS Urges Members to Massacre Muslim Clerics

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The ISIS terrorist group has ordered its followers to kill Muslim religious figures of Iraq and the Arab world.
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Muslim Clerics, Seminary Students Not Allowed to Use Expensive Cars: Iran’s Leader

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Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Muslim clerics and seminary students are not permitted to drive luxury cars as it is an instance of wasting money.
Foreign Policy

MP Rejects Third Country’s Involvement in Issuing Hajj Visa for Iranians

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An Iranian MP says Iran will in no way accept that a third country issues Saudi Arabia’s visa for Iranian pilgrims who want to go on annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.
Cultural Heritage

Opening Ceremony of OIC Youth Capital Held in Iran’s Shiraz

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Iran’s Shiraz, the Youth Capital of OIC, hosted the opening ceremony of the “Shiraz - OIC Youth Capital 2017”, an important international programme serving development and unity of youth of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) geography.
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Iran’s 1979 Revolution Brought Us Gift of Freedom: Armenian Priest

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An Armenian priest has lauded the achievements of the Islamic Revolution of Iran (1979) and its founder and leader Imam Khomeini, saying they brought us the gift of freedom.
Americas

Texas Mosque Totally Destroyed after Morning Fire

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An early-morning fire Saturday destroyed a mosque in Texas that was a target of hatred several years ago and experienced a burglary just a week ago.
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Iran’s Mashhad Officially Becomes 2017 Capital of Islamic Culture

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In a ceremony held on Tuesday, the holy city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran was officially named the capital of Islamic Culture in 2017 for the Asia region by the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO).
Books

Iranian Book Offers Unconventional Way to Present God to Children

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A book has been published in Iran to introduce God to Iranian children in the best way possible out of the common conventional approaches.
Europe

Ayatollah Khamenei Urges Muslim Students in Europe to Promote Islam

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged Muslim students in Europe to make an impact on their surroundings and promote Islam.
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Ayatollah Sistani’s Influence in Iraq from Le Monde’s Point of View

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Well-known French newspaper Le Monde has presented Ayatollah Sistani, one of the most important Shiite religious leaders, as a man whose absence will leave a massive void in the crisis-hit Iraq.
Cinema

How Iranian and Saudi Clerics View Cinema

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While Saudi muftis have referred to cinema as a harmful and evil phenomenon, a senior Iranian cleric says cinema is the best means to attract audiences and promote divine values and Islamic teachings.
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Jordanian School Textbook Calls Avicenna an Apostate

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The textbook of an elementary school in Jordan has referred to renowned Persian physician and scientist Avicenna an “impious unbeliever”.
Foreign Policy

Iranian Delegation to Visit Saudi Arabia in February for Hajj Talks

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An Iranian official announced that an Iranian delegation will be dispatched to Saudi Arabia next month to discuss the possible attendance of Iranian pilgrims in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.
Foreign Policy

Iran Has Received Saudi Arabia’s Invitation for Hajj Talks

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Iran has confirmed receiving an invitation to discuss preparations for the next annual Hajj pilgrimage from Saudi Arabia.
Foreign Policy

Iranians to Go on Hajj Pilgrimage under Certain Conditions: MP

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A lawmaker says Iran will set conditions for accepting any invitation by Saudi Arabia to resume sending pilgrims to Hajj.
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Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation Supporting over 3,000 Christian Families in Iran

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Parviz Fattah, the head of Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation (IKRF) of Iran, announced that 3,100 Christian families are among the poor people covered by this charity organization.
IFP Exclusive

Iran’s Mashhad, Capital of Islamic Culture in 2017

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The city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran has been selected as the Asian capital of Islamic culture in 2017, and preparations are underway to introduce the holy city’s culture to the world.
Foreign Policy

Iran Denies Speculations about Hajj Pilgrimage

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman denied rumors that Iranians will be again barred from making Hajj pilgrimage in the next summer, saying the final decision remains to be made after a possible invitation from Saudi Arabia and subsequent talks.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Lashes Out at Growing Islamophobia in Western Countries

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Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani slammed attacks on Muslims and Islamic sites in the West, underlining the need for Western governments to ensure security for followers of the religion.
Foreign Policy

Iran Denies Receiving Saudi Invitation for Hajj Talks

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Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Hamid Mohammadi denied reports that Saudi Arabia has invited the Islamic Republic’s delegation to discuss resumption of Hajj pilgrimages by Iranians.
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Senior Iranian MP Meets Prominent Christian Musician ahead of New Year’s Eve

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A senior Iranian lawmaker paid a visit to the house of Loris Tjeknavorian, a prominent Iranian Armenian composer and conductor, ahead of the New Christian Year.
Foreign Policy

Saudi Arabia Invites Iran to Discuss Resumption of Hajj Pilgrimage: Report

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Reports say Saudi Arabia has invited Iran to discuss the resumption of Hajj pilgrimages by Iranians, a process that has been halted over a litany of Hajj-time disasters and moves by Riyadh impeding the performance of the Islamic ritual by Iranians.
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Iranian Charity Helping Poor Christians during Christmas

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While Christians are celebrating Christmas and the New Year throughout the world, an Iranian charity has been raising funds to provide aid packages for poor Armenians living in Iran.
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