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In line with the implementation of the cultural exchange program between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of the Philippines, and concurrently with the observance of Literature Month in the Philippines, the Cultural Section of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran participated in the International Open Library: Boundless Stories by contributing 260 volumes of books on cultural, literary, and historical subjects.

At the invitation of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), Mr. Abdolmajid Abolghasemi and Hojjatoleslam Mr. Saeed Ghofrallahi attended an Iftar banquet on March 19, 2025, in Manila. The event, themed "A Season for Cultivating Good Deeds," was attended by Islamic country representatives and highlighted NCMF's mission to improve the conditions of Filipino Muslims. Chairman Sebudin N. Abdurahim emphasized the importance of unity among Muslims and called for prayers and support for the oppressed people of Gaza. The event also featured a Qur’an recitation by Datu Yahya Sangi and messages from distinguished guests, including Supreme Court Justice Japar B. Dimaampao and Undersecretary Datu Zamzamin L. Ampatuan.

Coinciding with the holy nights of Qadr and the beginning of the Persian New Year 1404—and in light of the necessity to honor the martyrdom anniversary of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (peace be upon him)—a Nowruz celebration was held with the aim of preserving and promoting cultural identity and solidarity among Iranians abroad. The event was organized by the Cultural Section of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran and took place on Wednesday, Farvardin 13, 1404 (April 2, 2025), which also marked Nature Day, in the Cultural Section’s assembly hall.

On the morning of Monday, Farvardin 11, 1404 (Persian calendar), a grand Eid al-Fitr prayer ceremony was held at the assembly hall of the Cultural Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Manila, led by Nasser Abinal, President of the Imamia Association of the Philippines, and attended by a large number of Iranian nationals and Filipino Muslims.

A photo exhibition highlighting the crimes of the Zionist regime against the people of Gaza was held by the cultural section on March 28, 2025, at the Blue Mosque in Manila, coinciding with International Quds Day. The ambassador and cultural counselor of Iran attended the event and participated in Friday prayers to show solidarity with Muslim communities.

On the occasion of Quds Day, a seminar titled "Human Rights and the Legal Status of Palestinians: Challenges and Solutions" was held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 3:30 to 6:00 PM at the conference hall of the Cultural Section, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Manila, with the participation of influential cultural and religious figures and activists supporting Palestine.

The spiritual and blessed ceremony of the 23rd night of the holy month of Ramadan was held on Sunday, the 3rd of Farvardin 1404 (corresponding to the 22nd of Ramadan), at the cultural conference hall of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Manila. Present at the event were His Excellency Mr. Esmaeil Zadeh, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Manila, Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Mr. Saeed Ghafourallahi (a cleric dispatched from the center), embassy staff, Iranian residents, and lovers of the Ahl al-Bayt (the purified household). The participants recited the powerful Dua al-Jawshan al-Kabir, listened to speeches, held mourning ceremonies and chest-beating (sina-zani), and placed the Qur'an over their heads with sincerity.

The spiritual and blessed ceremony of the second Night of Qadr, coinciding with the night of the martyrdom of Imam Ali (peace be upon him), was held on Friday, Farvardin 1, 1404 (corresponding to the 20th night of the holy month of Ramadan) at the Cultural Section’s conference hall of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Manila. The event was attended by His Excellency Mr. Esmaeil Zadeh, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Manila; Hojjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Mr. Saeed Ghaforollahi, a visiting cleric from the center; a group of embassy staff; Iranian residents; and lovers of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them).

On Friday, March 21, 2025, Mr. Abdolmajid Abolghasemi, the Cultural Counselor of the Islamic Republic of Iran, along with Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Dr. Saeed Ghofrallahi, attended the Friday prayer ceremony at the Blue Mosque located in the Muslim district of Maharlika. After the prayer, they met and held discussions with Alim Najeeb Taher, the Friday prayer leader, Mr. Jadjouri Hailaya Arasa, Executive Director of the Blue Mosque, Ustad Bayan, head of the Darul Quran, and a group of respected Muslim community members present at the mosque.
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