mam Khomeini (RH) on August 7, 1979, issued a message in support of the Palestinian cause, and named the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan as International Quds Day. It is true that Quds Day is specifically dedicated to Palestine and the complete freedom of the first qibla of Muslims, but in fact, this day is the day of awakening and the unity of the Muslim world.

owruz (literally translated New Day) is one of the oldest celebrations in ancient Persia, which is held vigorously in the first day of spring marking the beginning of the Iranian calendar (21 March). Nowruz festivities celebrate the beginning of rebirth of nature and lasts for 13 consecutive days. Celebrated by millions of people in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Tajikstan, India, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Turkey, Nowruz is inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible

March 15 marks a significant milestone in Persian literature as it is the ‎completion date of the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi's epic masterpiece. ‎ This masterpiece, also known as ‘The Book of Kings,’ is considered one of the greatest ‎works of Persian literature and has had a profound impact on Iranian culture.

Like Ferdowsi and Sa’di, Nezami was not only able to create and perfect a special style and method of his own but also had an influence on Persian poets who came after him. Nezami had a wide range of knowledge of the common sciences of his time (such as literary sciences, astronomy, Islamic sciences, jurisprudence, theology, and Arabic language) and this feature can be clearly witnessed in his poetry.

In his works, Nezami-e-Ganjavi has paid a great deal of attention to the name of Iran and particularly mentions it as the most focal and apex of Alexander's rule. In his viewpoint, Iran is pearl and the most important portion of the seven continents an

Iran's rich cultural heritage is often embodied in its architectural marvels, and among its treasures are the historical clock towers that stand as silent sentinels of bygone eras. From the opulent palaces of Tehran to the serene mosques of Shiraz and Yazd, these clock towers not only mark the passage of time but also tell stories of cultural exchange and technological advancement.

The Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) has released the World University Rankings (WUR) 2024 report, which includes 69 Iranian universities compared to 63 in 2022.

The ancient city is highly celebrated for Gonbad-e Qabus, a remarkable UNESCO-designated brick tower that reaches a height of 53 meters; one of the world’s tallest of its kind!

The 1979 Islamic Revolution spearheaded by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini centered on the principles of justice and struggle against hegemonic powers of the world and laid the foundation for other movements across the world, from South Africa to South Asia. Imam Khomeini had the distinction of being the first world leader to break all ties with the then South African apartheid regime as well as the Zionist regime in Tel Aviv, bravely declaring them as illegitimate entities in what was widely regarded as a daring move by the nascent Islamic Republic.