Art & Culture AUGUST 26, 2014 3 This Day in History Around 12,000 Citizens (August 26) This Day in History (August 26) Today is Tuesday; 4th of the Iranian month of Shahrivar 1393 solar hijri; corresponding to 26th of the Islamic month of Shawwal 1435 lunar hijri; and August 26, 2014, of the Christian Gregorian Calendar. Over Age of 100 1509 lunar years ago,on this day, 72 years before hijra (corresponding to 549 AD), Imran IbnShayba (Abdul-Muttaleb), known as Abu Taleb, the beloved uncle and guardian of Prophet Mohammad (SAWA) was born in Mecca. He was the consanguineous brother of Abdullah, the father of the Prophet, and had taken charge of his 8-year orphaned nephew on the death of his own father, Abdul-Muttaleb. He became head of the noble BaniHashem clan following the death of his elder brother, ZubayrIbn Abdul-Muttaleb. He subsequently became known Live in as “Shaikh al-Bat-ha” (Senior-Most Chief of Mecca). As follower of the monotheistic creed TEHRAN (CHN) - The head of respectively. of his ancestor, Prophet Abraham, he firmly believed in the message of Islam when formally appointed his 40-year old nephew as the Last and Greatest Messenger to mankind. secretariat of the National Coun- However, and Balu- He thereafter protected the Prophet against the taunts and plots of the pagan Arabs. When the cil for the Elderly said that 11,722 chestan Province holds the Meccans imposed the social-economic boycott on the Prophet, he took his nephew and the whole neo-Muslim community under his protection to the safety of the gorge outside Mecca senior citizens over the age of 100 least number of senior citizens which is still called “She’bAbiTaleb”. The greatest contribution of Abu Taleb to Islam were live in Iran. followed by Hormozgan and his faithful and steadfast sons, Ja’far, Aqeel, and especially the Commander of the Faithful, Sadeq Rostami said accord- Boushehr Provinces. Imam Ali (AS), whom God appointed as the vicegerent of the Prophet. The marriage of Imam Ali (AS) with HazratFatema Zahra (SA) meant that along with the Prophet, Abu Taleb became ing to statistics in 2011, over Over 8.2 percent of Iran’s pop- the grandfather of Imam Hasan (AS) and Imam Husain (AS) and subsequently the noble 6 million Iranian citizens over ulation is considered old, Ros- ancestor of the Ahl al-Bayt and all Seyyeds. His death at the age of 70, over two years before the age of 60 reside in Iran tami said with grave concern, hijra, emboldened the pagan Arabs to plot against the Prophet, who on the command of God Almighty migrated to Medina. and Tehran, Alborz and Sem- adding that the figure shows 1092 lunar years ago, on this day in 341 AH, Ma’adh Abu Tamim al-Mu’iz le Din-Allah, nan provinces have the highest how Iran’s population is rapid- assumed power as the fourth caliph of the FatemidIsmaili Shi’ite dynasty of North Africa in his capital Mahdiyya in what is now Tunisia. He reigned for 22 years during which he conquered number of citizens followed by ly aging, an issue that he said Egypt, where in 362 AH, he shifted his capital to the newly built city “al-Qahera” or Cairo, Gilan, Markazi, Mazandaran shouldn’t be easily brushed built by his loyal Sicilian general, Jowhar as-Saqali. Jowhar, originally a Greek who embraced and East provinces Around 12,000 Citizens Over Age of 100 Live in Iran away. the truth of Islam and became a devout follower of the Ahl al-Bayt, also built in Cairo the grand al-Azhar , which derives its name from “az-Zahra” the famous epithet of HazratFatema (SA), the daughter of Prophet Mohammad (SAWA). The Fatemids restored the full form of the “Azan” from the minarets of al-Azhar and other , by bearing testimony Tourism Projects in Golestan and Kurdestan to the vicegerency of Imam Ali (AS) after the mission of Prophet Mohammad (SAWA). The phrase “hayyaalakhayril-amal” (hasten to the best of deeds), which was dropped from the TEHRAN (IRNA) -- Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) is to mark Government Week (Aug. 24-30). “Azan” by caliph Omar ibnKhattab, after the passing away of the Prophet, was also revived. 943 solar years ago, on this day in 1071 AD, the crucial Battle of Manzikert took place Qorban Abbasi, director general of Golestan’s Cultural Heritage Department, said 11 provincial tourism projects would be launched in the week. in Asia Minor in which the Seljuq Turks led by Sultan Alp Arsalan decisively defeated He added that two groundbreaking ceremonies will also be held in the region. the Byzantine Army at Manzikert (modern Malazgirt in ), and captured Emperor The official noted that some of these projects include Ziyarat and Kaboudwal tourism camps in Gorgan and Aliabad Katoul respectively. Romanos IV Diogenes. The battle practically wrecked Byzantine authority in and Abbasi said an archeological laboratory would also be established in Gorgan with a capital outlay of $83,000. , and led to the gradual of Anatolia, with the Seljuqs gaining an area of 78,000 square km in the next decade, which facilitated the mass movement of Turkic He put the costs of the projects at over $976,000, which would be secured from the National Development Fund. Muslims into central Anatolia. Alp Arslan, whose capital was , had initially sought ˈThe projects will be launched in the province to attract a large number of foreign and domestic tourists, ˈ he said. a peace treaty with the Byzantines, for he regarded the FatemidIsmaili Shi’ite Earlier, Rasoul Ashtoudan, director general of Kurdestan Cultural Heritage Department, said two tourism projects would also be launched in the province. of Egypt as his main enemy for control of . A peace treaty was signed in 1069 and The projects include a glass workshop in Amin-ol-Eslam House in Sanandaj and an access road to Najneh Exemplary Tourism Zone in Baneh. renewed in February 1071, to enable the Seljuqs to attack the Fatemid controlled city of Aleppo, but Emperor Romanus tried to distract the Sultan long enough for leading a large Ashtoudan noted that various souvenirs and handicrafts of the province would be displayed in an exhibition in Saqqez. army into Armenia. Alp Arsalan quickly realized the plot of the Christians and met and defeated them at Manzikert. When the captured Emperor Romanos IV was conducted into the presence of Alp Arslan, the Sultan forced him to kiss the ground, and asked him what to Host 18th Annual ASPA Intl. Conference would he have done if he was captured, to which he got the reply that he would have been killed or exhibited in the streets of Constantinople. Alp Arslan said: “My punishment is far TEHRAN (MNA) – Fars Sci- of which were being judged and 25 ity, innovation, and design skills faculty members in technology and heavier. I forgive you, and set you free.” Romanos remained a captive of the Sultan for a ence and Technology Park (FSTP) others would be presented orally. to economic competitiveness, es- entrepreneurship management fields, week, during which he was allowed to eat at his table whilst conditions were worked out and Asian Science Park Association Exhibition will unveil products of pecially in the global context. This entrepreneurs, technopreneurs and for his release; including 10 million gold pieces as ransom for release, which the Sultan reduced to 1.5 million gold pieces as an initial payment followed by an annual sum of (ASPA) will hold 18th Annual ASPA 40 science-based companies and on age will be dominated by six new technology development investors, 360,000 gold pieces. Alp Arsalan before returning to Isfahan gave Romanos presents and International Conference in Shiraz. the sidelines of the exhibition ex- senses: Design, Story, Symphony, R&D managers, technology devel- an escort of two emirs and one hundred Mamluks on his route to Constantinople. In a press conference Monday pert-level workshops will be held. Empathy, Play and Meaning. opment policy makers, technology 711 solar years ago, on this day in 1303 AD, Sultan Ala od-Din Khilji of the captured the strategic and heavily fortified city of Chittorgarh in Rajasthan, thereby breaking ASPA International Conference Di- The Conference will focus on the ASPA annual conference is an inter- development and technology man- the power of the Rajputs and consolidating Muslim rule in the Subcontinent. He subsequently rector-General said that Shiraz would “Science and Technology Parks: national refereed conference held once agement experts are invited to come enlarged his empire by conquering most of the Deccan or southern which had so far not host the conference for the first time Innovation and Commercialization a year with the presentation and publi- together to share their knowledge and been subjugated by the Persianized Turkic Muslims. It is interesting to note that till this day the on 14-17 September. Opportunities in the Conceptual cation of outcomes of research and de- experiences in this important disci- Hindus in their local languages in south India use the word “Turka” for all Muslims. 595 lunar years ago, on this day in 839 AH, Taj od-Din Mohammad , the 3rd ruler of the Ahmad Fazel added that 70 ab- Age”. Conceptual age is an era de- velopment activities in aspects of STPs. pline that has impacts on many as- Ghorid kingdom of Malwa in central India, was murdered only 4 years after succeeding his stracts had been received so far, 30 scribing the contribution of creativ- All managers and staff of STPs, pects of our daily lives. famous father, Husam od-Din Hoshang Shah, by his , Mahmoud Khalji, who took the title of Ala od-Din Mahmoud Shah and established the that ruled the small kingdom for the next 96 years till its annexation by Bahadur Shah of Gujarat. Shadiabad (now called Mandu), the capital of Malwa is famous for its Islamic style architectural wonders, built by the ASAIHL 2015 Iran, Russia Hold 9th Religious Dialogue Ghorids, Khaljis, and later under the brief rule of BazBahadur. Malwa was a Persianate society TEHRAN (ICRO) - The 9th round Taskhiri senior advisor of the Supreme ligious minorities and the necessity throughout its 170-year history as an independent kingdom under three separate dynasties, with of dialogues between The Center for Leader in Muslim world affairs, Ali of peaceful coexistence in the world its rich contribution to Persian arts and literature. to Be Held in Interfaith and Civilizations Dialogue Younesi presidents Special Assistant in and commemoration of martyrs in 526 solar years ago, on this day in 1488 AD, the Battle of Aghajariyi near Adana in what is and Russian Orthodox Church held now south-central Turkey ended with the victory of the of Egypt-Syria over Ethnic and Minority Affairs and Ortho- view of Islam and Christianity. the Ottomans. A few months earlier the Ottomans had launched a major attack from both land Isfahan in Tehran, Iran. dox Christian intellectuals from Russia. An investigation and criticism of the 8 and sea, but while they managed to take control of Cilicia, their fleet was almost destroyed by a The Organizations Al-Zahra Hus- “Approaches to reach mutual under- previous rounds of the dialogue during storm off the coast of Syria. The Mamluks responded by besieging Adana and taking it after three TEHRAN (MNA) – The Associa- seyniyyah host this edition of the meet- standing between Islam and Christi- 17 years, the opportunities, challenges months, thus reasserting their control over Cilicia – a victory that made the local Muslim dynasties tion of Southeast Asian Institutions of Anatolia flock to their standard instead of siding with the Ottomans. The wars between these ing which was attended by Iranian re- anity” was the main theme of the 9th and methods of boosting cooperation two great Turkic powers that started in 1485 and ended 32 years in 1517 with the fall of Cairo of Higher Learning (ASAIHL) 2015 ligious and cultural figures including dialogue. were among the themes of the dialogue. to Sultan Selim, are indeed a series of unfortunate events of Muslim history that provided much- will be held in Isfahan next year. Abouzar Ebrahimi Torkaman head The participants discussed ex- The dialogue will continue for needed relief to Europe and emboldened Christian mercenaries to attack Spanish Muslims in their Deputy Director of Research at of ICRO, Ayatollah Mohammad Ali tremism and how to counter it, re- two days on August 25 and 26. last stronghold, the kingdom of Granada, thereby ending almost eight centuries of Muslim rule in Islamic Azad University of Isfah- Spain. The beleaguered Spanish Muslims had appealed to both the Mamluks and the Ottomans for help, but after conquering Constantinople (Istanbul) and ending the Byzantine Empire in an said that “Presidents of about 1453, Mohammad al-Fateh, who was advancing towards Italy with sights set on the capture of 190 universities from around the Rome, fell victim to the deceit and intrigue of European powers, which turned him against fellow world will attend this annual con- Muslims in the east. In 1468 he planned to attack the Mamluks in Syria but could not do so because of the refusal to cooperate with him by the Turkic dynasties of Anatolia, especially the ference in Isfahan in April 2015.” Aq-Qoyounlu leader Sultan Uzun Hassan, whom he attacked and defeated in 1473. Finally in Payam Najafi continued: “This Picture of The Day 1485, the next Ottoman Sultan, Bayazid II, got the pretext to start war with the Mamluks when the conference hosted by Islamic Egyptian forces detained an Ottoman ambassador who was returning from Deccan with an Indian Azad University of Isfahan is ambassador and gifts for the Ottoman Sultan through the Red Sea. 271 solar years ago, on this day in 1743 AD, the French chemist, Antoine Laurent sponsored by the university’s In- Lavoisiere, was born in Paris. He discovered the components of water which were oxygen ternational Affairs Department in and hydrogen and the role played by oxygen in combustions. He was executed on the collaboration with Oxford Uni- charge of opposing the French Revolution. 225 solar years ago,on this day in 1789 AD, the valiant Iranian crown prince, Abbas Mirza, versity.” was born to King Fath Ali Shah, the second ruler of the Qajarid dynasty. He developed a Najafi stated that ASAIHL aims reputation as a military commander during wars with expansionist Russia and the Ottoman to aid fostering the development Empire. He was intelligent, possessed literary taste, and modernized the Iranian army. At the same time he was noteworthy for the comparative simplicity of his life. As commander of member universities and added of the Iranian forces, his aid was solicited by both England and Napoleon, anxious to that “to achieve this goal, an an- checkmate one another in the East. Abbas Mirza defended Iran against Russian attacks, nual conference is held in one of but the French failed to provide him assistance, and the court in Tehran was also slow in the member universities.” realizing the situation on the borders, as a result of which he was defeated in the Battle of Aslanduz in 1813. Iran was forced to sign the Treaty of Golestan, ceding large parts “This conference will focus on of its territories in the including present-day , Daghestan, and most regional and international coop- of the Republic of Azerbaijan. In 1821 when the Ottomans attacked Iran, Abbas Mirza eration in research, knowledge defeated them in the Battle of Erzurum, and through the Treaty of 1823, ensured Iran’s sovereignty. His second war with Russia, which began in 1826 with initial success, ended transfer and investment, joint in 1828 with a string of costly defeats after which Iran was forced to cede nearly all of its courses and currency issues,” Armenian territories as well as Nakhchivan, as per the Treaty of Turkmanchay. In 1833, added he. while restoring order in the province of Khorasan in the east, Crown Prince Abbas Mirza ASAIHL was founded in 1956 died at the age of 44 years in holy Mashhad. A year later in1834 when Fath Ali Shah Qajar died, Abbas Mirza’s eldest son, Mohammed Mirza, succeed him as the king of Iran. as a non-governmental organiza- 207 lunar years ago, on this day in 1228 AH, the Golestan Treaty was imposed on Qajarid tion at a meeting in Bangkok of Iran by Czarist Russia in the village of the same name in the Caucasus, following ten the heads of eight state universi- years of warfare that led to the loss of vast areas of northwestern Iran. As per the treaty that was mediated by the crafty British, the Russians occupied what are now the republics ties in Southeast Asia. Some of of Daghestan and Georgia, as well as Baku in northern Azerbaijan. Thirteen years later in the organization’s objectives and 1241 AH, Russia once again invaded Iran, and occupied other regions, such as Armenia, services include providing oppor- Nakhchivan and what is now the Republic of Azerbaijan. tunities for regular meetings for 118 solar years ago, on this day in 1896 AD, the forces attacked the Armenians for their assistance to Greeks in the riots against the Turks. academic developments, aiding 35 solar years ago, on this day in 1979 AD, Mahdi Araqi and his son Hesam were martyred by member institutions in hiring fac- MKO terrorists. Mahdi Araqi was one of the prominent figures of the Islamic Revolution and ulty members and staff, exchang- for years had struggled against the Shah’s despotic regime. He was a close ally of the Father ing teachers and students and of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini (RA). This faithful and committed revolutionary Plantation of friendship tree figure languished in the Shah’s dungeons for several years and was tortured. Following the improving relations with regional victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979, he attained martyrdom. and international institutions. Courtesy: Tasnim (Courtesy: IRIB English Radio – http://english.irib.ir)