[custom_adv] President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with Ukrainian warriors of the Islamic faith, leaders of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, representatives of the Muslim community and clergy, heads of foreign diplomatic missions, Turkish Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, and Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı, took part in an iftar – the evening meal observed …

[custom_adv] Manouchehr Azari (born July 23, 1943) is an Iranian actor and voice actor known for his significant contributions to Iranian radio, television, and dubbing. Throughout his decades-long career, he has played a prominent role in shaping Iranian comedy and entertainment. Early Life and Education Manouchehr Azari graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1966, specializing in acting and …

[custom_adv] Seyyed Ahmad Mostafavi (March 14, 1945 – March 15, 1994), known as Seyyed Ahmad Khomeini, was the second son of Seyyed Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Ahmad Khomeini played an important role in organizing his father’s relations with officials in the years before and after the revolution. He was a representative of the second …

[custom_adv] Ahmad Shamloo (December 11, 1925 – August 2, 1990), pen-named A. Bamdad and A. Sobh, was a poet, screenwriter, journalist, researcher, translator, lexicographer, and one of the secretaries of the Iranian Writers’ Association. He was the founder of a poetic form called Sepid poetry, which was considered a development in modern Persian poetry after Nimai’s poetry, and is therefore …

[custom_adv] Early Life and Political Involvement Mohsen Rafiqdoost was born in 1919 and became a significant figure in the Iranian political and military landscape. His early years were marked by political activism, which led to his expulsion from Behbahani High School in Sarcheshmeh. His engagement in political movements began at a young age, showing support for Mohammad Mossadegh during the …

[custom_adv] Aminabad Psychiatric Hospital is approaching its 100th anniversary, a hospital that has a hundred years of stories of loneliness of different people in its heart and has undergone many changes over the years. From the first day when patients were collected from all over the country and sent to this hospital until today, this hospital has experienced many changes. …

The 1974 Iraqi Plane Hijacking: A Forgotten Chapter of Middle Eastern Aviation History: Fifty years ago, the world witnessed a dramatic and violent conclusion to the hijacking of an Iraqi aircraft at Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport. On March 1, 1974, three armed Iraqi youths seized control of a Boeing 737 belonging to the Iraqi Airlines Company, carrying 85 passengers and …

[custom_adv] The Annual Carnival of the Oranges in Ivrea, Italy: A Celebration of History, Tradition, and Festivity The Carnival of the Oranges, held annually in the historic city of Ivrea in northern Italy, is one of the most unique and vibrant festivals in the world. Taking place in late February and early March, this festival has captured the imagination of …

[custom_adv] Introduction Tulumba, also known as Bamiyeh in Persian and Balaḥ ash-Shām in Arabic, is a deep-fried dessert that has delighted taste buds across the Middle East, the Balkans, and the former territories of the Ottoman Empire. With its crispy exterior, soft interior, and rich, sugary syrup coating, Tulumba remains a staple in many traditional cuisines. This article explores the …

[custom_adv] Mehdi Akhavan Sales, also known by his pen name M. Omid, was one of the most influential Iranian poets of the 20th century. Born on March 10, 1927, in Mashhad, he became renowned for his ability to blend classical Persian poetry with modern styles, particularly the Nimai style, which was pioneered by Nima Yooshij. His works are characterized by …