The historic city of Isfahan has been officially designated as the Asian Capital of Tourism for 2025 by the Asian Mayors Forum (AMF), in recognition of its rich cultural heritage, vibrant tourism offerings, and active engagement in international urban cooperation.

Today, April 30, Iran marks Persian Gulf Day, commemorating the 403-year-old victory over a foreign colonial superpower that liberated the Iranian coast after a century of occupation.

Salaam and welcome to our weekly program "Path towards Enlightenment" in which we present you a fluent and easy-to-understand explanation of the ayahs of the holy Quran.

In the magnificent mausoleum of the eighth Shia Imam, Ali ibn Musa Reza (AS) in the city of Mashhad, nestled between the Goharshad Mosque, Sahn-e Azadi, and the Imam Khomeini Portico, lies the resting place of Sheikh Bahai.

In a serene garden, nestled amid huge trees, the turquoise-coloured dome contrasts with the green around. This distinctiveness attracts visitors' attention, guiding them towards the mausoleum that has an element of tranquillity to it.

Parvin Etesami (1907–1941) stands as one of the most distinguished female poets in the history of Persian literature. At a time when the presence of women in Iran’s literary and intellectual circles was limited, Parvin emerged as a profound voice of reason, morality, and social critique. Her poetry, marked by philosophical depth and classical elegance, continues to resonate with readers in Iran and beyond.

In a newly revisited global ranking published by the World Population Review, Iran has been officially recognized as the oldest country in the world in terms of its earliest known organized government and sovereign identity, dating back to 3200 BC.

On April 7, 2025, the Cultural Advisor of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Abuja, Mr. Kamrani, along with Mr. Bagian, an expert in the development of cultural relations in Nigeria, visited the newly established University of Al-Mustafa Society Branch in Nigeria.

In our last episode of the Path towards Enlightenment, a fortnight ago, we focused on the absurdity of the pagan Arabs of Mecca and their refusal to accept rationality of the message of Islam preached by Prophet Mohammad (SAWA). We also said the groups and factions opposing truth are ultimately bound to fail, although they seem to have power and wealth. The ayahs of the holy Qur’an warned the pagan Arabs of their defeat in the near future.