Iran’s cultural activities in Uganda began in 1990, with the dispatch of a religious missionary, but were suspended in 2002 for certain reasons. The Cultural Representation of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Uganda is now considered one of Iran’s newly established cultural missions. It was officially established and began its activities in 2012, following the acquisition of authorization from Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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• Organizing the Prophet of Mercy conference in collaboration with the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council and Ugandan universities, in connection with the OIC’s designation of the year marking the 1,500th anniversary of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

• Publishing dozens of articles in the media on a range of national and religious topics and highlighting Iran’s achievements.

• Participating in the production of radio and television programs introducing contemporary Iran and the achievements of the Islamic Revolution.

• Organizing Qur’an competitions on Uganda’s UBC television network.

• Holding numerous meetings with intellectuals, academics, and university students on a variety of topics.

• Maintaining an active presence on social media and digital platforms.

• Organizing events commemorating religious, national, and cultural occasions.

• Participating in cultural and artistic exhibitions, selecting the Book of the Year, and organizing dozens of annual cultural events in Uganda.

• Maintaining a regular presence on Uganda’s national television and Bilal Radio during various cultural and religious occasions.

• Translating and publishing Iranian books in local languages.

• Maintaining ongoing engagement and cooperation with leading Ugandan universities, organizing various programs for students and faculty members, and facilitating exchanges of academic and university delegations.

• Supporting afternoon religious schools and Qur’anic schools.