Art & Culture August 11, 2019 3 This Day in History Celebrated Virtuoso Kalhor This Day in History (August 11) Today is Sunday; 20th of the Iranian month of Mordad 1398 solar hijri; corresponding to 9th of the Islamic month of Zil-Hijjah 1440 lunar hijri; and August 11, 2019 of the Christian Gregorian Calendar. Today is the Day of Arafa, which means striving to gain proper and profound Granted WOMEX 19 Award cognition of God Almighty. It is a day of great blessings for mankind. It is the sical music tradition to the ears of people all Frerichs Trio, Kalhor’s musical partnerships day on which God the All-Merciful accepted the repentance of the Father of the human race, Adam, after he was cast out of the Garden for eating of the over the world, Piranha Arts, the organisers are many and the results are invariably world- fruit of the tree that was forbidden to him as a divine test. It is the day when of WOMEX presented the WOMEX Artist class. Abraham as per God’s commandment, revived Adam’s tradition to spend the Award 2019 to Kayhan Kalhor, according to On confirming his attendance to receive the day in supplication and prayer on the plain of Arafaat around the “Jabal ar- the event’s website. WOMEX Artist Award 2019, Kayhan Kalhor Rahma” (Mount Mercy), southeast of Mecca. It is the day whose significance all Prophets of God had emphasized to their nations. It is the day when during Receiving the prestigious award at the 25th shared: his farewell pilgrimage, the Almighty’s Last and Greatest Messenger, Prophet jubilee edition of WOMEX in Tampere, Fin- “Receiving the WOMEX Artist Award means Mohammad (SAWA), delivered a memorable sermon from atop Mount Mercy, land, on Sunday 27 October, Kayhan Kalhor so much to me. The award is recognition of emphasizing on the “Hadith Thaqalayn” that as long as Muslims hold fast to the Holy Qur’an and his progeny, the Ahl al-Bayt, they will never go astray. will perform as a duo together with Erdal Erz- the rich culture of my homeland Iran and an Special prayers and supplications are recommended for the 9th of Zil-Hijjah incan on bağlama in what will be the final con- ageless Persian art that thrives and is beloved for Hajj pilgrims who gather on the plain of Arafaat, as well as for the faithful cert of WOMEX 19, the festival announced on throughout the world. As forces arise across all over the world. Most Muslims recite the famous supplication taught on this its website. the globe and push for divisiveness, borders plain and on this day by the Prophet’s grandson, Imam Husain (AS), which is a treasure trove of enlightenment and proper cognizance of the Lord Most High For Kayhan Kalhor, the kamancheh is his and intolerance, music brings us together and and His Infinite Mercy. voice. When he plays, he creates whole lan- reminds us of our common humanity. As a cit- 1434 lunar years ago, on this day, by the commandment of God, Prophet guages in which to communicate with people izen of the world, I am humbled by this rec- Mohammad (SAWA) ordered closure of doors of the houses of those companions from all over the world, from centuries past ognition and stand with artists whose music that opened into the Grand Mosque of Medina (Masjid an-Nabi), except that of his own house and that of Imam Ali (AS), as a measure to protect the mosque’s and far into the future. Throughout his career, fosters unity.” sanctity, from possible pollution by the Sahaba who might enter in the state in Kayhan Kalhor has worked with the best mu- which it is forbidden to enter a mosque. When certain companions grumbled sicians from across Iran and studied the folk The WOMEX 19 closing ceremony will at this, he said: Indeed, God had ordered His Prophet Moses to build a holy Mosque, and he allowed Moses, Aaron and the two sons of Aaron, viz. Shabar music of Kurdistan and Khorasan, allowing all also celebrate the Award for Professional Ex- and Shubair, to live therein. I was likewise ordered to construct a holy mosque TEHRAN (MNA) – The acclaimed Iranian of these voices to permeate his own sound, the cellence and the annual Label Award, both of wherein myself and my brother Ali and his two sons, Hasan and Husain, are kamancheh virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor has re- event’s website wrote in praise of the Iranian which are yet to be announced. allowed to live. Surely, I do only what I am ordered to do. I never undertake to musician. Kalhor has previously won the ‘Isaac act on my own wish. Certainly I have not ordered of my own accord to close ceived the prestigious WOMEX artist award your doors or to let Ali’s door remain open. It is God who granted Ali an abode for “bringing the Persian classical music tra- On the international scene, Kalhor is most Stern Human Spirit’ award at the Shang- in the Holy Mosque. dition to the ears of people all over the world.” well-known for his world-spanning collabo- hai Isaac Stern International Violin Com- 1380 lunar years ago, on this day in 60 AH, Muslim Ibn Aqeel, the nephew For the mastery and virtuosity of the ka- rations. From Shujaat Khan, Yo-Yo Ma, Erdal petition (SISIVC). The event is a biennial and son-in-law of Imam Ali (AS), was martyred in the city of Kufa in Iraq. Erzincan and Toumani Diabaté, to the Kronos violin competition in commemoration of He was sent as emissary by his cousin, Imam Husain (AS), to assess the mancheh, for the ceaseless innovation and degree of devotion and loyalty of the people to the cause of the Ahl al-Bayt of collaboration to create exciting new musical Quartet (recipient of WOMEX Artist Award violinist Isaac Stern, which takes place in Prophet Mohammad (SAWA), following receipt of numerous letters from the languages and for bringing the Persian clas- 2018), Brooklyn Rider and the Rembrandt Shanghai, China. notables who had claimed that in accordance with Islamic teachings they had refused to acknowledge the illegal rule of the tyrant and debauchee, Yazid Ibn Mu’awiyya, and needed the just and pious leader to guide them. Muslim was warmly welcomed by the people, but when Yazid sent the callous and ruthless Iran Comedy ‘Katyusha’ Nominated For 6 Awards in U.S. Obaidullah Ibn Ziyad as governor of Kufa, almost all people, deserted the cause TEHRAN (IFILM) -- Iranian Hadi Hejazifar, Ahmad Meh- of Islam, deceived either by hollow promises of reward or threats to their life and property. As a result, Muslim, after a brave fight was betrayed, taken before comedy feature ‘Katyusha’ has re- ranfar, Mitra Hajjar, Linda Kiani, Ibn Ziyad and brutally beheaded. Among the few martyred with him, was Hani ceived six nominations for the 13th Mehran Rajabi, Khashayar Rad, Ibn Orwah, whose shrine lies opposite Muslim’s golden-domed shrine, beside the Grand Mosque of Kufa. edition of the Love International Bijan Banafshe-Khah, Arjang 902 lunar years ago, on this day in 538 AH, the Iranian Sunni Muslim exegete Film Festival (LIFF) in the U.S. city Amir-Fazli, Leila Otadi and Qa- of the holy Qur’an, narrator of hadith, and linguist, Mohammad ibn Omar of Los Angeles. sem Zare make up the bulk of the Zamakhshari, died at the age of 72 in the city of Gurganj in the ancient Iranian land of Khwarezm, which today is divided among the Central Asian republics of The recipients of the nomina- film’s cast. Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. He wrote in both Persian and Arabic, and is best tions are director/writer Ali At- ‘Katyusha’ is no stranger to U.S. known for “al-Kashshaaf”, an exegesis of the holy Qur’an – famous for its deep linguistic analysis of the ayahs. He also wrote “Rabi al-Abraar”, a voluminous shani, co-writer Mehdi Ali-Mir- film festivals as it has appeared at reference work, in which he has exposed the dubious parentage of Mu’awiya ibn zaei, actors Hadi Hejazifar and the 2018 Crossover Film Festival Abu Sufyan. He has recorded many of the God-given merits of the Ahl al-Bayt Ahmad Mehranfar, and cinema- as well as the 2019 Cobb Interna- of Prophet Mohammad (SAWA) and their superiority over all Muslims. 792 lunar years ago, on the eve of this day in 548 AH, the prominent Iranian tographer Mahmoud Atshani. tional Film Festival. scholar, Amin od-Din Abu Ali Fazl bin Hassan Tabarsi, passed away in the city of The film’s nominations are as The festival was also a partici- Sabzevar, Khorasan, where he had settled in the last years of his life to complete A still from Iranian comedy feature ‘Katyusha’. his monumental exegesis of the holy Qur’an, titled “Majma’ al-Bayan”. follows: pant at the 5th edition of India’s 786 lunar years ago, on this day in 654 AH, the Muslim scientist Abu’l-Abbas Best Feature Film Ali-Mirzaei and Ali Atshani men from polar opposite social Rajasthan International Film Fes- Ahmad Ibn Muhammad al-Banna al-Marrakushi was born in Morocco. He was Best Actor for Hadi Hejazifar’s Best Cinematography for Mah- classes who have to spend a few tival, winning the event’s Best a mathematician, astronomer, Islamic scholar, Sufi, and astrologer. The crater al- Marrakushi on the Moon is named after him. He wrote some 82 books. performance as “Khalil Katyu- moud Atshani. days together. Khalil, an Irani- Film award. th 760 solar years ago, on this day in 1259 AD, Mongke Khan, the 4 Khaqaan or sha”. Directed by Ali Atshani, ‘Katy- an war veteran known as “Khalil According to its website, LIFF Great Khan of the Mongol Empire died of cholera at the age of 51in Chongqing in China after a reign of 8 years during which western Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Best Supporting Actor for Ah- usha’ was jointly written by the Katyusha” on Instagram and Ar- seeks to “promote a week of love, Anatolia – in present day Turkey – were overrun and incursions made into what mad Mehranfar’s performance as director and Mehdi Ali-Mirzaei, shia, a corny but wealthy young peace, and healing through the art is now Pakistan. “Arshia”. based on an outline by renowned man begin to clash on various is- of cinema.” 751 lunar years ago, on this day in 689 AH, the Imami scholar, Yahya Ibn Ahmad al-Hilli, passed away in Iraq. He was a cousin of the famous researcher, Best Director for Ali Atshani film writer Mehrab Ghasemkhani. sues during the time they are to- The festival will be held Sep- Muhaqqeq al-Hilli, who in turn was the maternal uncle of the celebrated scholar, Best Screenplay for Mehdi The film depicts the story of two gether. tember 18-21, 2019. Allamah Hilli. Among his works is “Nuzhat an-Nazzer”. 392 solar years ago, on this day in 1627 AD, the last Battle of La Rochelle broke out between the French Catholics and Protestants. The battle was the result of instigations by England. The Catholics, under command of Cardinal Richelieu Best Medicinal emerged victorious in the battle of La Rochelle in western France. 94 solar years ago, on this day in 1925 AD, the jurisprudent, Ayatollah Shaikh Abdun-Nabi Noori, passed away in Tehran. He was a product of the seminary of Herbs Grown in Iran holy Najaf, in Iraq, where he attained ijtihad under guidance of leading ulema TEHRAN (IFP) -- Iran is an ide- such as Mirza Mohammad Hassan Shirazi of the anti-tobacco movement. On al place for growing medicinal herbs his return to Iran, he taught at the Tehran seminary, grooming several scholars. due to its climatic variety as well as 76 solar years ago, on this day in 1943 AD, former Pakistani president, Pervez environmental and ecological fea- Musharraf was born in New Delhi. Four years later with the partition of the tures. Indian Subcontinent, his family migrated to Pakistan, where on growing up he joined the army and was gradually promoted to the rank of general. In 1999 Medicinal herbs are plants con- he seized power through a bloodless military coup by ousting Prime Minister taining substances which are used Nawaz Sharif. On 18 August he had to resign amidst threats of impeachment for in producing products related to the many corruption cases against him and his government. health and treatment of humans. 75 lunar years ago, on this day in 1365 AH, the Source of Emulation, Grand In a more comprehensive sense, Ayatollah Seyyed Abu’l-Hassan Isfahani, passed away at the age of 81 in holy medicinal herbs are plants part of Najaf, Iraq. Among his most important works is “Wasilat-an-Najat”. Many which are used in raw or processed leading scholars have written annotations on this book, including the Father of forms in different industries. Me- the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini (RA). dicinal herbs are used in indus- 59 solar years ago, on this day in 1960 AD, Chad gained independence from French colonial rule. It was occupied in the late 19th century and early 20th tries such as the pharmaceutical century AD. industry, food, cosmetics, perfume 10 solar years ago, on this day in 2009 AD, the 6th round of confrontations production, natural dyes, etc. How- broke out between the Yemeni army and Shi’a Muslims of the Sa’dah region ever, the most significant use of of northern Yemen, who are led by the founders of the popular Ansarullah medicinal herbs is that they are Movement, the al-Houthi Zaydi clan. In this phase of the struggle, Saudi Arabia, used in the production of medicines which is in occupation of vast areas of Yemen, deployed its ground and air forces and supplementary drugs. Today, to help the Yemeni army suppress the revolutionary people, but it failed and some known medicinal herbs are retreated in humiliation. widely used in different forms in 7 solar years ago, on this day in 2012 AD, in northwest Iran hundreds of the domain of human health. villages were flattened by twin earthquakes (magnitude 6.4 and 6.3), leaving 306 dead and 3,037 injured. Around half the 600 villages located in the zone Medicinal herbs are grown in dif- were damaged or destroyed. ferent parts of the world. Iran is one of the countries with suitable cli- Iranian Artists Forum Gallery is hosting a painting exhibition by veteran playwright Esmaeel Khalaj (Courtesy: IRIB English Radio – http://parstoday.com/en) mate for growing medicinal herbs until 20 August. Courtesy: Honaronline and producing herbal medicines.