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Iranians hold mass gathering in shrine city of Mashhad to mark Imam Mahdi birth anniversary

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Iranians have held a massive gathering in the eastern shrine city of Mashhad to mark the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi, the 12th Shia Imam from the infallible household of Prophet Mohammad.
Religion

Iranian pres. slams burning of Quran in Sweden

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has condemned the burning of the Quran in Sweden, saying that insult to Islam, its holy book and the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) is an insult to all Abrahamic religions.
Local

Former President Rouhani says preservation of Islam in Iran now hinges on restoration of republicanism

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Iran’s former President Hassan Rouhani says in order to “preserve” Islam in Iran, the republican aspect of the state has to be “restored.”
Religion

Iranians celebrate birth anniversary of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad

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Iranians, along with other Muslims worldwide, joined celebrations on Friday to commemorate the birthday anniversary of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad.
Foreign Policy

Iran denies ties to attack on Salman Rushdie

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The spokesperson of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected claims that Iran was involved in a recent stabbing assault on anti-Islam novelist Salam Rushdie in New York.
Local

Iranian daily: Dealing with flimsy hijab shouldn’t lead to social disunity

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Efforts to enforce the law mandating that women in Iran wear a hijab in public should not become a matter of taste or grudge, otherwise it could lead to a bipolar society, Iran’s Etela’at daily has warned.
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Iran’s Raisi rejects any arbitrary action to enforce Islamic dress code

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi renews his call for state institutions to enforce the regulations on hijab and chastity among staff members, but warns that any action to promote the Islamic dress code should lie within the country’s legal framework.
Religion

Soccer legend Seedorf converts to Islam after marrying Iranian girl

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Dutch soccer legend Clarence Seedorf has announced his conversion to Islam after marrying an Iranian girl, expressing joy over joining the followers of the holy religion.
IFP Exclusive

The Leader: Normalizing ties with Israel, great sin and mistake

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Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei slammed the move by certain regional governments to normalize ties with the Israeli regime as “a great sin and mistake”.
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Iranians Mark Anniv. of Prophet Mohammad’s Birth

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Hilarity reigns supreme across Iran on the anniversary of the birthday of the Prophet Mohammad, which falls on October 24, 2021 this year.
Featured News

Ayatollah Khamenei: Mr. Hakimi polymath, literary man, innovative thinker

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The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, issued a message of condolence on the demise of Muhammad Reza Hakimi, renowned Iranian scholar. Ayatollah Khamenei's message, issued on August 23, 2021, is as follows:
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Iran’s Public Culture Council Condemns Charlie Hebdo’s Insulting Cartoon

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The Iranian Public Culture Council, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, has condemned the French magazine Charlie Hebdo for republishing cartoons insulting the Great Prophet of Islam (PBUH).
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Iran Congratulates Muslim Nations on Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday

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The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran has congratulated the governments and people of Islamic nations on the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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Ancient Illustrations Celebrating Prophet Muhammad’s Life

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Handwritten books penned by Muslim authors throughout history bear witness to their attachment to the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (PBUH).
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Iran Parliament Speaker Denounces US Arrest of Press TV Anchor

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Iran’s parliament speaker has criticised the US arrest of the Iran-based journalist Marzieh Hashemi, describing it as yet another proof that Washington does not hold real respect for human rights and sees it a tool for pressurising independent states.
IFP Exclusive

Iranian-Style Wedding Dress Displayed at Berlin Show

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Europeans models’ enthusiasm to display the Iranian-style bridal gown is making headlines in Germany.
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Placards Against Arrest of Press TV Anchor Projected on BBC Building

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An Islamic rights group has projected a placard on the BBC building in London, in a protest at the sudden arrest of Maezieh Hashemi, an anchor and journalist affiliated with Iran’s English-language news channel Press TV.
IFP Exclusive

Iranian People Mark “Night of Destiny” (+Photos)

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Each year in Ramadan Muslim people across the world mark the ‘Night of Destiny’ or ‘Laylat al-Qadr’ when the holy Qur’an was first revealed to the Muslim Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
IFP Exclusive

Iran in Photos: Customs Practiced in Ramadan

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Foods, ceremonies, celebrations, activities, entertainments and all the customs practiced during the holy month of Ramadan in Iran are very interesting topics to be covered in photos.
IFP Exclusive

Tehran Hosting Public Iftar Ceremonies in Ramadan

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Citizens of Tehran can break their fast in Iftar ceremonies held every night during the holy month of Ramadan in Imam Hussein Square.
IFP Exclusive

Saudi Crown Prince Contradicts Himself on Wahhabism

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The 32-years-old hair to the Saudi throne has contradicted his own account on the connection between the House of Saud and the Wahhabi ideology.
IFP Exclusive

“Iranian Police Not to Arrest People for Not Observing Islamic Dress Code”

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The Tehran police chief says the so-called morality police will hold training classes for those who do not observe the Islamic dress code (hijab) instead of arresting them.
IFP Exclusive

“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.
IFP Exclusive

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.
Media Wire

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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