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Illustrative report:
Dr Mohammad Ali Eslami Nodooshan spoke in the Congress for Commemoration of Ferdowsi, Tehran University
Four of the greatest Iranian poets were influenced by Ferdowsi's shahnameh
By Shahdad Heidari, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): Honestly, if Shahnameh did not exist Persian literature would take another route, because, all the great writers in Farsi have been radiated by the power of Shahnameh. This book opened a wide horizon in front of our history, to such an extent that we can talk about Iran before Shahnameh and ...
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Illustrative report: Director of Tehran Zoroastrian Anjuman thanked the children who prayed GahanbarIllustrative report:
Director of Tehran Zoroastrian Anjuman thanked the children who prayed Gahanbar
Amordad correspondent: Rostam Khosraviani, Director of Tehran Zoroastrian Anjuman, participated in a ceremony in which children participated in the Gahanbar prayers, and expressed his appreciation.
In this program which was performed in Jamshid Jam Boys Schools...
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Ferdowsi Day celebrated by Zoroastrians of Yazd
Amordad correspondent: Yaneshvaran Mantra Association held Ferdowsi's commemoration on 25 Ordibeheshti (15 May 2009) on occasion of Ferdowsi Day and the millennium anniversary of composition of Shahnameh, in Goshtasb Naghdi Hall in Koucheh Biog...
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Upon obtaining the license from Ministry of Health
The Specialized Polyclinic of Yeganegi Clinic will start operating
By Mitra Dehmobed, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): Yeganegi Clinic will have a specialized polyclinic. Regarding the specialized polyclinic of Yeganegi Clinic Rostam Khosraviani, Director of Tehran Zoroastrian Anjuman and Head of the Health Commission, explained: "We are intending to send our request for a polyclinic to the Ministry of Health. In this request we will indicate the...
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The Centre for Research on Achamenians will hold a competition for
Elegiac poems about Ferdowsi and Persian Gulf
By Mitra Dehmobed, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): Elegiac poets can participate in this competition of young poets with the subject "Great Ferdowsi and Persian Gulf".
This competition is organized by the Centre for Research on Achamenians. The first course of this poem competition will be on the subject "Great Ferdowsi and ...
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The first concert of "Hafdt Hatt" (7 chapters of the Gathas)
"Haft Hatt" will perform "In memory of our friends"
By Armita Farahmand, Amordad correspondent
KERMAN (Amordadnews): The Haft Hatt music group will perform a program in Bodaghabad garden of Kerman on 31 Ordibehesht (21 May 2009).
According to Pejman Farahmand, leader of the Haft Hatt group, "In the first part of the program 5 songs will be performed and in the second part 4 songs, all of which are new and produced and composed by members of this group. In addition, before the program starts a brochure will be distributed among the ...
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Head of the Construction Commission of Tehran Zoroastrian Anjuman gave the good news of the start of renovation of Parsaie Guest House, from Khordad month (June 2009)
By Mitra Dehmobed, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): Renovation of Parsaie Guesthouse will start from the month of Khordad.
Dariush Owrangi, Head of the Construction Commission of Tehran Zoroastrian Anjuman, gave the above news in the 25th meeting of the Anjuman and added that for renovation of the Guesthouse 5 bids have been reviewed and one of them has been approved by the Construction Commission, and that after approval of the ...
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On occasion of the World Museum Day:
The only Zoroastrian museum is in Kerman
By Armita Farahmand, Amordad correspondent
KERMAN (Amordadnews): Naming 28 Ordibehesht (18 May) as World Museum and Cultural Heritage Day gives us the opportunity to have a brief review of the history of the only Zoroastrian anthropological museum in Kerman, which, because of concise planning and very good cooperation of some active youth of Kerman who have established the "Nowrooz Centre", can be considered as one of the best places where the beauty of the customs...
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Tehran Zoroastrian Anjuman requested Iran Newspaper
To officially apologize to the Zoroastrians
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): Tehran Zoroastrian Anjuman protested to Iran Newspaper for insulting Zoroastrians of Iran and requested their official apology to the Zoroastrians.
In his letter to the Managing Director of Iran News Rostam Khosraviani, Director of the Anjuman wrote: Dear Sirs, Please note that the news with the heading "Propaganda of Zoroastrian religion" in your newspaper of 14 Ordibehesht edition, page 3 under the column "what other news" has caused disappointment of my coreligionists in Iran ...
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Following the decisions made by the Committee for renovation Pire Sabz,
The first phase of renovation of Pire Sabz will be done
By Vida Salamatipour, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): The first meeting of the 7-member committee for renovation of Pire Sabz was held in the afternoon of 27 Ordibehesht (17 May 2009) with participation of Esfandiar Ekhtiari, the Zoroastrian MP.
In this meeting of Sunday ;afternoon, Dariush Kavoosi and Bahram Belivani from Sharifabad Anjuman...
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Americans and Iranians plant the tree of friendship
By Mitra Dehmobed, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): The 106th tree of rriendship and global peace was planted in the Park of Artists' House in Tehran, in the presence of 6 Americans.
This sapling is the 106th tree that was being planted by Nassim Yousefi and Jafar Edrissi, the first Iranian world touring couples.
On the anniversary of planting the tree of peace and pledge in Palijad Park in the City of Spocken in USA, they planted a tree with the same purpose and for the sake of ...
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Stone extraction operations:
A danger to Niasar Fire Temple
Amordad correspondent: The work on stone extraction near the Niasar Fire Temple (Kashan) and the trembles caused by these operations is causing danger to the building belonging to the Sassanian era.
Following this incident, Director of the Department for National Historic Sites and Buildings sent a letter to Isfahan Provincial Organization for Industries and Mines and ...
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Let us not dictate to our followers nor to the followers of other religions, says Mobed Pedram Sorou5th International Congress on Human Rights
Let us not dictate to our followers nor to the followers of other religions, says Mobed Pedram Soroushpour
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): The path towards righteousness, if not chosen with one's own beliefs and thoughts, will have no value. Dictating and stepping on freedom of thought and choice of human beings is the biggest cause of conflicts and weakening of the foundation of peace and reconciliation inside a religion and with followers of other religions. Therefore, we, as religious guides...
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Are Zoroastrians of Kerman anxious about postponement of Kerman Anjuman elections?
By Armita Farahmand, Amordad correspondent
KERMAN (Amordadnews): Following the postponement of elections of Kerman Zoroastrian Anjuman from 18 Ordibehesht (8 May 2009) to a later date, not specified yet, we inquired from a few Kermani Zoroastrians to find out whether Karmanis are anxious about postponement of ...
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Second day of Commemoration of Ferdowsi and Shahnameh In Niavaran
Shahnameh is a brilliant example of dramatic expression
By Shahdad Heidari, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): "Shahnameh has a rich language, full of values in rhythm, meaning and words, and a brilliant example of dramatic expression. In addition, it has amazing philosophic, sociology and psychological aspects, not only characteristics of theatre play. The epics of Shahnameh are thought provoking and can be an example for us at all times. Shahnameh can help in ...
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Illustrative report: Amir Sadeghi's 'House of Ferdowsi'
Amordad correspondent: The first-page article of the 196th edition of Amordad is allocated to a conversation between Professor Amir Sadeghi and Mitra Dehmobed, editor of the Events section of this publication.
The conversation took place in his house, which Sadeghi has named House of Ferdowsi. Everywhere in the house pictures of Hakim Toos and ...
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Commemoration of Ferdowsi Toosi in ‘Aseman’
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): The personality of Ferdowsi was commemorated by Arts/Cultural Centre. This two-day Congress was held in the Aseman Culture Centre and Saba Culture Centre.
The ‘zourkhaneh’ music, the story of Sivash from Lorestan, narration of Shahnameh by Morshed Torabi and performance of a traditional ceremony of Ghashghai tribe, all taken from the Shahnameh, and the lengendary poems of Shahnameh were among the ...
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Due to the danger being faced by some of the building in Pire Sabz
Some Zoroastrian Anjumans donated their portion of the government budget to Pire Sabz
By Bahman Moradian, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): On 25 Ordibehehst (15 May 2009) in a conference of Zoroastrian Anjumans and organizations, to resolve the danger faced by some of the buildings in Pire Sabz, some of the Anjumans donated their government budget to Pire Sabz.
Hormozyar Khosravi and Behmard Khosravi, two of the architects who were responsible for investigating into the...
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Dr Homa Bahmanian participated in Parvaresh Kindergarten gathering:
Because we are not moving abreast with time, we cannot solve our problems with our children
By Vida Salamatipour, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): Dr Homa Bahmanian, Paediatrician, participated in this gathering on 24 Ordibehesht (14 May 2009) where parents and the staff of Parvaresh Kindergarten were present.
She stated: ‘Because we are not moving abreast with time we cannot solve our problems and our conflicts with our children.” She continued, “Now-a-days, the best books on children are written by paediatricians because they are in contact with children right from ...
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During inauguration of the Exhibition of books on the language and culture of ancient Iran
Rostam Khosraviani stated: I only envy those who read a lot
By Bahman Moradian, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): Rostam Khosraviani, director of Tehran Zoroastrian Anjuman, referred to the important role of books and book reading, and to the social and cultural position of Bahman Moradian, the initiator of this exhibition, and said: :I do not intend to start the topic of emigration again. But Dr Bahman Moradian returned to Iran after graduating from France and is now busy teaching in his own field and serving his country.”
Esfandiar Ekhtiari, theZoroastrian MP, commemorated the...
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Ferdowsi’s Day was commemorated by holding the 4th ‘Nith of poems” in Shiraz Zoroastrian Anjuman
I have built a tall palace with my poems, which will not be harmed by winds nor rain
By Shahram pourdehi , Amordad correspondent
Shiraz (Amordadnews): the 4th “Night of Poems” was held by the Sports Commission of Shiraz Zoroastrian Anjuman on 24 Ordibehesht (14 May 2009) in Yazdani Hall.
Overlapping of the Night of Poems with Ferdowsi’s commemoration, this year, was an excuse for this meeting to focus on the great narrator and the revival of Iran’s language, literature and history. As the program started a brochure about the biography of Ferdowsi and Shahnameh, together with introduction of ...
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In the ‘Kankash Yeganegi’ meeting Esfandiar Ekhtiari stated:
The name of Mirza Kouchak Khan Ave. will be changed to ‘Adyan’ (religions)
By Bita Mahbod, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): In the 836th meeting of Kankash Yeganegi, held on 24 Ordibehesht (14 May 2009) Esfandiar ekhtiari, the Zoroastrian MP, stated: “The name of Mirza Kouchak Khan Avenue will change to ‘Adyan’ (religions).
The Zoroastrian MP added: “Deputy Minister of Islamic Guidance plans to change the name of Ave. Mirza Kouchak Khan to Adyan and for this change a period of time is needed.”
About Kankash Yeganegi, Ekhtiari said: “In the ...
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End of year celebration for the 5th grade boys of Jamshid Jam Primary School
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): End of the academic year (graduation) was celebrated by the 5th grade boys of Jamshid Jam Primary School, on 24 Ordibehesht (14 May 2009). Amordad camera was present to take some photos of this occasion.
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Exhibition on “Our Iran”
We are guarding Iran like lions
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): The photography exhibition named “Our Iran” opened on 23 Ordibehesht (13 May 2009) and lasted for 3 days. 76 photos of 30X40cm belonging to 6 photographers were displayed.
The motto of these 6 photographers for this exhibition was “Every down, with the sun that rises from the peaks of Alborz, with...
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Amir Sadeghi will recite the Shahnameh in the Metro Culture House
By Ashkan Khosrowpour, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): In the afternoon of Saturday, 26 Ordibehesht (16 May 2009) The Metro culture House will arrange a gather on “Shahnameh khani”.
In this gathering, which will be held in the Metro Culture House ...
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This is Dari language class
All get 20 for their zeal and enthusiasm
By Mitra dehmobed, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): Teaching the Dari language and learning it is one of the worries of those who are trying to prevent this language from being forgotten, by conducting classes.
We had an interview with Parvin Shahzadi on this topic. Parvin Shahzadi is one of those who are trying to teach Dari to ...
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The 9th Conference of Representatives of Zoroastrian Anjumans and Organizations of Iran
held on 25 Ordibehesht (15 May 2009)
By Gohar Mandegarian, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): the 9th Conference of Representatives of Zoroastrian Anjumans and Organizations of Iran was held on 25 Ordibehesht in Koushk Varjavand Hall, and this time the Zoroastrian Youth Organization (Fravahar) was host.
The agenda of this meeting was: approval of the table of ...
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Iran is no more Iran
Babak Salamati: Iranians read ‘Iran’. This was the slogan of Iran Newspaper. I remember the day when ‘Iran’ was to be printed. The advertisement boards all over Iran were full of this slogan. Those days I was so eager to read ‘Iran’ Newspaper every day. Since then more than 15 years have passed. From the time that Iran Newspaper broke the heart of Iran by insulting the Azarbaijanians, from the day that it disappointed the Bakhtiaris and brought tears to the eyes of Mother Iran and from the day that it called Zoroastrians “A religion with book”, although the name ‘Iran’ has always...
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Esfandiar Ekhtiari and Mobed Pedram Soroushpour in an interview with the Radio's 'Family' program
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): In its interview with Esfandiar Ekhtiari and Mobed Pedram Soroushpour, the National Radio’s ‘Family’ network reviewed the position of ‘family’ in the Zoroastrian religion.
In this interview, which was held on 21 Ordibehesht (11 May 2009) in Tehran fire temple, Esfandiar Ekhtiari named ‘family’ as the main and most important structure of ...
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Offering wreaths of flowers on the graves of the dead is a new and a wrong custom
By Negin Sadi, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): “Putting wreaths on the graves is a new custom that is not approved by Tehran Mobed Association.”
Mobed Pedram Soroushpour explained on this subject: “The Zoroastrian custom, from old ages, is to plant and preserve plants, like on Nowrooz, as a respect for this tradition, we plant grains and after 13 days give it away to ...
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