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IRAN AT A GLANCE MIRRORPUBLICATION OF THE CULTURAL COUNCIL OF THE EMBASSY OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN, NIAIROBI-KENYA JUNE 2018 ISSUE NO.2 MILAD TOWER, TEHRAN Profile Editorial...................................................................................4Contents The Cultural Council of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Nairobi promotes mutual understanding and Imam Khomeini (r.a) ........................................................... 5 cultural co-operation among peoples in Kenya and Iran in line with the principles of cultural heritage. Imam Mahdi (a.s) ............................................................... 7 The Council’s aim is to create enduring partnership between Iran and other cultures, and we do this by creating Ramadhan .......................................................................... 10 opportunities to connect with the latest skills, ideas and experience from Iran. Ramadhan in Iran .............................................................12 Activities Environment ....................................................................... 14 Library: The Cultural Council has a very rich library consisting Economy ............................................................................. 24 of myriad of books in the field of Persian language and literature. Besides books on human sciences, history Quran Competition in Iran ............................................. 30 of Iran, Islamic studies, world history, religions, Islamic philosophy, a large number of books on social sciences, Economy ............................................................................. 20 political science, culture and art are also available for readers and scholars. Tehran Book Fair ............................................................... 21 Film and Art Division: Iran Nuclear Deal ............................................................. 24 The film and art division of the Cultural Council consists of video and audio tapes of classical Persian music, art books, Iran Medical Tourism ........................................................ 26 calligraphy models, attractive sceneries, handicrafts and various prominent Iranian films. In addition, film festivals Cancer Treatment ............................................................. 27 and cultural exhibitions in various parts of Kenya are also organised by this Office. Hijab ................................................................................. 29 Public Relations Department: Space Technology ............................................................ 31 The department arranges meetings with prominent personalities from the domain of Kenya art and culture. Tourism ................................................................................ 33 Organising seminars, round table discussions and cultural programmes. Fajr Film Festival ............................................................... 41 Information Centre: The centre provides necessary information about Iranian Termeh ................................................................................ 44 art, culture and all other facets of the Islamic Republic of Calligraphy ....................................................................... 45 Iran. Distribution Unit: Persian Poetry .................................................................. 48 This unit is responsible for providing Persian books, periodicals, magazines to the Persian loving people. Persian Music ................................................................... 50 Persian Language Teaching Centre: Football ........................................................................... 53 This unit is responsible for organising Beginners, Intermidiate and advance level Persian courses for interested students. Polo .................................................................................. 55 Besides, the unit has introduced Persian language teaching programme in one of the Universities in Kenya known as Archery ........................................................................... 57 Jamiatus Saifee University located in Karen. Scholarship for Kenyan Students We offer scholarships to study in the Islamic Republic of Iran to pursue either Bachelors, Masters or PhD. CULTURAL COUNCIL EMBASSY OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN The Cultural Council also organize religious programs, NAIROBI-KENYA Seminars and Conferences and translation of books among others. AmBank House, 11th Floor, University Way +254-02) 2241216 (+254) 713 836041 [email protected] www.nairobi.icro.ir www.irankenya.org irani culture Editorial ran Mirror’s second edition is here with being among top countries in kidney, us. As with Issue number 1, several heart transplantation and eye diseases Istories in this edition reveal more treatment, being first in pharmaceutical of the rich Iranian Culture and artistic production, export in the Middle East, creation which I hope will connect with self-sufficiency in producing different IRAN MIRROR our dear readers. vaccines. Industrial development has also Similar to blood running through made fast progress with construction the veins of arteries, culture has long of numerous industrial parks, refineries, been of considerable importance. Iran complexes for building wind, gas and is an ancient country with a history fossil power plants Mr. Mahmoud Majlesain of civilization and rich Culture; it has This June marks the 29th anniversary something to offer to everyone. of the sad demise of the founder of the From culture lovers to the adventurous, Islamic Republic of Iran Imam Khomeini. there are many sightseeing places from Imam Ruhullah Khomeini died on mountain climbing, skiing, shopping at Saturday, June 3, 1989, at the age of many magnificent shops and bazaars, 89. great restaurants, splendid parks, and Had the Islamic Revolution and the of course historical and archaeological great Imam Khomeini not existed and places of interest with over 5,000 years if Islam had not been the driving force of history. of the Revolution and the great change Tehran, the capital of Iran, with a brought to the Islamic, there would not population of over 10 million rests by have been any hopes for bringing to the side of the Alborz Mountains and the an end the humiliating and the barbaric EDITORIAL TEAM lofty snow-covered mount Damavand. dictatorship of the Pahlavis. The cities included in the list of the The Holy Month of Ramadhan is Executive Director world cultural heritage and civilization continuing in which many Muslims in Mahmoud Majlesain are Isfahan, the former capital of Iran Kenya and around the world find meaning and the legendary city of architecture and inspiration in acts of charity, worship Editor/Research and Shiraz, also a former Iranian and meditation that strengthen their capital, with its historical and magnificent imaan. The act of fasting is a practice Khamis Mohamed Persepolis and the birthplace of the of perseverance and self-restraint which greatest Iranian poets, Hafez and Sa’di. give strength to both body and mind. Graphic Editor/Production The I.R. of Iran has gained a lot of Fasting fosters one’s awareness and Athman Farsi great achievements in various fields. One understanding of the hardship of the of the proudest achievements is rapid less fortunate, thus creating compassion growth and active presence in scientific and purifying one’s heart. I take this Distribution fields with thousands of patents being opportunity to wish all Muslim brothers Mwinyi Ramadhani registered. Iranian researchers have every success in their noble endeavour Osman Rajab been among the world’s top scientists during the sacred month of Ramadhan, elevating Iran to a country with high and hope that the results of such merits position in scientific products. Other would lead to greater happiness, success achievements which we never had before and the fulfillment of their wishes. can be seen in mastering technology Lastly Our Cultural relation with of nuclear fuel cycle and being among Kenya has gone a notch higher with the world’s top 5 countries in that field, the establishment of our new website successful entry into new sciences such as irankenya.org. Visit this site for more nanotechnology, laser, microelectronic, information on Iran. Cultural Council robot manufacturing science, software, Thank you readers. Enjoy your read. Embassy of I.R.I hardware development and building P.o. Box 59595-00200 supercomputer, unprecedented increase Nairobi-Kenya in capacity of universities, number of Mahmoud Majlesain Tel: +254 713 836 041 scholars & students, significant increase Cultural Counsellor Embassy I.R.I Email: [email protected] of doctors transforming the country Nairobi-Kenya www.nairobi.icro.ir into regional hub of medical tourism, www.irankenya.org acquiring knowledge in stem cells, 4 IRAN MIRROR JUNE 2018 IMAM KHOMEINI (R.A) Tribute to Imam Khomeini – A Great Leader of all time IRAN MIRROR his June marks the 29th anniversary of the sad prominent leaders in the World; his leadership demise of the founder of the Islamic Republic styles proved to be incomparable to most of the Tof Iran Imam Khomeini. Imam Ruhullah Khomeini leaderships existing today. died on Saturday, June 3, 1989, at the age of 89. Imam Khomeini (R. A) distinguished himself The Islamic Revolution of Iran is no doubt a unique considerably from other leaders of his time. He and rare event of the twentieth century. Imam attracted many scholars who attended his lectures Khomeini (R.A.), the leader of the Islamic