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Biggest Expulsion in Eight Years
Table of Contents At least 10 Christians arrested in Shiraz Iranian Christian prisoner temporarily released from prison Iranian pastor released after 5 years in jail Few Christian converts arrested in Karaj temporarily released Fourteen Christians arrested near Tehran Tahereh Reza’i arrested and sent to Yazd prison Iranian death sentence commuted to two years' theology study Iran’s persecution of the Baha’i has been met by silence from Rouhani and the world Current situation of Baha’is in Iran Details of the arrests and the condition of Christian detainees in Karaj Non-Trinitarian cult member received early release from prison 11 Human rights organizations condemned the destruction of Sunni place of worship in Tehran Iran pastor Fathi's appeal fails, against extra year in prison and 74 lashes Eighteen Iranian Christian converts sentenced to a total of 23 years in prison Global campaign on 7th anniversary of arrest of seven Iranian Baha’i leaders Two Iranian Christians sentenced to a total of ten years in prison Iranian Ayatollah warns against house churches in Iran! Suppression and “Climate of fear” reign in Iran for religious minorities Christian convert conditionally released before Persian new year Imprisoned Baha’i educator wins Raha Südwind Award Former Pastor of Pentecostal Church released from prison The persecution of Christians in Iran: report launched Prison imam files additional complaint against imprisoned pastor Iranian pastor released from prison but others arrested same day remain Christian convert -
Semiology Study of Shrine Geometric Patterns of Damavand City of Tehran Province1
Special Issue INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND December 2015 CULTURAL STUDIES ISSN 2356-5926 Semiology Study of Shrine Geometric patterns of Damavand City of Tehran Province1 Atieh Youzbashi Masterof visual communication, Faculty of Art, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran [email protected] Seyed Nezam oldin Emamifar )Corresponding author) Assistant Professor of Faculty of Art, Shahed University, Tehran city, Iran [email protected] Abstract Remained works of decorative Arts in Islamic buildings, especially in religious places such as shrines, possess especial sprits and visual depth. Damavand city having very beautiful architectural works has been converted to a valuable treasury of Islamic architectural visual motifs. Getting to know shrines and their visual motifs features is leaded to know Typology, in Typology, Denotation and Connotation are the concept of truth. This research is based on descriptive and analytical nature and the collection of the data is in a mixture way. Sampling is in the form of non-random (optional) and there are 4 samples of geometric motifs of Damavand city of Tehran province and the analysis of information is qualitatively too. In this research after study of geometric designs used in this city shrines, the amount of this motifs confusion are known by semiotic concepts and denotation and connotation meaning is stated as well. At first the basic articles related to typology and geometric motifs are discussed. Discovering the meaning of these motifs requires a necessary deep study about geometric motifs treasury of believe and religious roots and symbolic meaning of this motifs. Geometric patterns with the centrality of the circle In drawing, the incidence abstractly and creating new combination is based on uniformly covering surfaces in order not to attract attention to designs independently creating an empty space also recalls “the principle of unity in diversity” and “diversity in unity”. -
Proposal to Encode the 'Fravahar' Symbol in Unicode
L2/15-099 2015-03-30 Proposal to Encode the ‘Fravahar’ Symbol in Unicode Anshuman Pandey Department of Linguistics University of Californa, Berkeley Berkeley, California, U.S.A. [email protected] March 30, 2015 1 Introduction This is a proposal to encode a symbol associated with Zoroastrianism and the cultural legacy of Iran in Unicode. The character is proposed for inclusion in the block ‘Miscellaneous Symbols and Pictographs’ (U+1F300). Basic details of the character are as follows: glyph code point character name U+1F9xx FRAVAHAR The representative glyph is derived from an image available on Wikimedia Commons, which was released into the public domain: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Faravahar-Gold.svg. The actual code point will be determined if the proposal is approved. 2 Background In the proposal “Emoji Additions” (L2/14-174), authored by Mark Davis and Peter Edberg, five ‘religious symbols and structures’ among symbols of other categories were proposed for inclusion as part of the Emoji collection in Unicode. Shervin Afshar and Roozbeh Pournader proposed related symbols in “Emoji and Symbol Additions – Religious Symbols and Structures” (L2/14-235). These characters were approved for inclusion in the standard by the UTC in January 2015. No mention was made of symbols associated with Zoroastrianism, but these do exist. This proposal seeks to encode the , one of the most important and recognizable of Zoroastrian symbols. Encoding the in Unicode will enable Zoroastrians worldwide to represent a motif of their religious tradition on digital platforms on par with adherents of other religions. 1 Proposal to Encode the ‘Fravahar’ Symbol in Unicode Anshuman Pandey 3 Description The symbol proposed here is commonly known as fravahar in the Zoroastrian community in Iran and the Parsi community in India (Zoroastrians in India are commonly known as ‘Parsi’). -
Propaganda Broadcasts and Cold War Politics the Carter Administration’S Outreach to Islam
Propaganda Broadcasts and Cold War Politics The Carter Administration’s Outreach to Islam ✣ Javier Gil Guerrero Introduction The main international events that shaped and determined Jimmy Carter’s presidency—the Egyptian-Israeli Camp David accords, the Iranian revolution and hostage crisis, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan—took place in the Middle East and Southwest Asia. Carter’s achievements and failures in the region underscored the Middle East’s centrality for U.S. interests. Above all, those landmark events signaled the necessity of a new approach to the area and to Muslims more generally. Especially in the cases of Iran and Afghanistan, the rise of militant Islam was interpreted as a phenomenon that needed to be urgently addressed because of its potential to shape the future of the region. The sudden emergence of anti-American sentiment among Muslims added a sense of urgency to the issue. Prompted by revolutionary Iran’s hostility toward the United States, the U.S. effort to influence foreign Muslims took the shape of a public diplomacy campaign that would dispel misunderstandings and fallacies about the United States and its stance in the region. The U.S. government had to underscore its goodwill toward Islam and convey the message that it welcomed the role of religion in the Middle East. The hostage crisis and the growing popularity of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini among Muslims elevated the issue’s importance among U.S. officials on the National Security Council (NSC) staff and at the State Department. A public diplomacy and propaganda effort specifically directed at Muslims was not a novel idea. -
A Program of the Stanford Alumni Association March 17 to April 1, 2019
STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY JUDITH KEYANI, IRAN, 2016 MOSQUES AND MONUMENTS OF PERSIA March 17 to April 1, 2019 a program of the stanford alumni association Few countries in the world spark the imagination—or create misconceptions—in the minds of Americans as does Iran. In the past 10 years, Stanford has led scores of educational travelers to this cultural and historical gem, and time and again, they return with stories of the country’s amazing sights and of the Iranian people’s incredible warmth and hospitality. “Eye-opening,” “extraordinary,” “humbling” and “not to be missed” are just some of the glowing terms Stanford travelers have used to describe this exceptional destination. Join us and faculty leader Ali Yaycioğlu as we delve deep into a country that is at once full of—and ever on the verge of making—history. BRETT S. THOMPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY Highlights VIEW priceless archaeo- STROLL through PONDER the past logical treasures, including peaceful gardens where amid the ruins of legend- the Iranian crown jewels Sufi poets meditated in ary Persepolis, Darius I’s and a collection of rare medieval times, and marvel ceremonial capital and one miniatures, in the museums at the tiled mosques and of the best-preserved sites of Tehran. squares of Isfahan. remaining from the ancient world. COVER: ISFAHAN SHEIKH LOTFOLLAH MOSQUE, ISFAHAN Faculty Leader ALI YAYCIOG˘ LU was born and raised in Ankara, Turkey. His fields of interest include the transformation of the Ottoman Empire in the 18th and 19th centuries. His books and articles focus on the restructuring of economic, political and legal institutions and practices as well as ideas about social order, life and death in this transformative period. -
Elimination of Israel Doesn't Mean Removing Jews
WWW.TEHRANTIMES.COM I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 16 Pages Price 40,000 Rials 1.00 EURO 4.00 AED 39th year No.13529 Saturday NOVEMBER 16, 2019 Aban 25, 1398 Rabi’ Al awwal 18, 1441 Daesh relocating Iran able to add Iran’s Beiranvand Iranian cultural to Afghanistan 20,000 SWUs in nominated for the AFC festival opens in 2 a month 2 Player of the Year 15 Bratislava 16 Govt. starts gasoline rationing, raises fuel prices TEHRAN – The Iranian government of the Planning and Budget Organiza- started on Friday rationing of subsidized tion, said on Thursday that proceeds gasoline and increased fuel prices as it from the price hikes would be used to plans to use the revenue for supporting fund additional subsidies for 18 million underprivileged families. underprivileged families, or about 60 Mohammad Baqer Nobakht, head million people. 5 See page 2 Iran seeks unity in the region, Rouhani tells Islamic unity forum Elimination TEHRAN — President Hassan Rouhani He highlighted great importance to fol- said on Friday that Iran seeks “brother- lowing the Prophet to counter aggressions hood” and “unity” in the region and that of the United States, the Zionist regime of the Islamic Republic does not seek to Israel and regional reactionary countries. invade any country or act like an empire. The Prophet brought a modern civiliza- “The main privilege for us is following tion for the world with his miracles of the of Israel the Prophet. We do not seek to conquer Book, wisdom, ethics and politics, he said. -
On the Good Faith
On the Good Faith Zoroastrianism is ascribed to the teachings of the legendary prophet Zarathustra and originated in ancient times. It was developed within the area populated by the Iranian peoples, and following the Arab conquest, it formed into a diaspora. In modern Russia it has evolved since the end of the Soviet era. It has become an attractive object of cultural produc- tion due to its association with Oriental philosophies and religions and its rearticulation since the modern era in Europe. The lasting appeal of Zoroastrianism evidenced by centuries of book pub- lishing in Russia was enlivened in the 1990s. A new, religious, and even occult dimension was introduced with the appearance of neo-Zoroastrian groups with their own publications and online websites (dedicated to Zoroastrianism). This study focuses on the intersectional relationships and topical analysis of different Zoroastrian themes in modern Russia. On the Good Faith A Fourfold Discursive Construction of Zoroastrianism in Contemporary Russia Anna Tessmann Anna Tessmann Södertörns högskola SE-141 89 Huddinge [email protected] www.sh.se/publications On the Good Faith A Fourfold Discursive Construction of Zoroastrianism in Contemporary Russia Anna Tessmann Södertörns högskola 2012 Södertörns högskola SE-141 89 Huddinge www.sh.se/publications Cover Image: Anna Tessmann Cover Design: Jonathan Robson Layout: Jonathan Robson & Per Lindblom Printed by E-print, Stockholm 2012 Södertörn Doctoral Dissertations 68 ISSN 1652-7399 ISBN 978-91-86069-50-6 Avhandlingar utgivna vid -
Tourism Boom by Islamic Art Spiritual Attractions in Iran Perspective Elements
ISSN 2039-2117 (online) Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol 7 No 4 S1 ISSN 2039-9340 (print) MCSER Publishing, Rome-Italy July 2016 Tourism Boom by Islamic Art Spiritual Attractions in Iran Perspective Elements Susan Khataei Assistant Professor, Department of Graphic Design, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Design, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran Doi:10.5901/mjss.2016.v7n4s1p40 Abstract Iran is one of the ten first countries in the world on the subject of tourism attractions. Iran, the land of four seasons simultaneously, and historical and scientific - cultural buildings is of interest for many tourists. Various works of Islamic art in the perspective of Iran that have been arisen in different periods and regions all have the same message and truth and have a sign of coordination and the greatness of Islamic civilization and culture. The artistic unity that stems from ideological unity, is able to attract many audience and can transcends the boundaries of time and place and communicate spiritually with all its contacts and believers. Islamic art and architecture is derived from religious sources and has an appearance (form) and the inside. Forms are created to give meaning and generally in Islamic art, nothing is void of the "meaning". General feeling of foreign tourists by observing Islamic-Iranian monuments is along with surprise, admiration and a sense of spirituality. In this study, the role of decorations in mosques and shrines in Iranian - Islamic architecture to establish spiritual relationship with the audience is emphasized. This is an applied research with analytical descriptive method which have been done based on observation and documentary studies. -
Djam Lectures Programme.Indd
The Kamran Djam Annual Lectures Centre for Iranian Studies, SOAS, University of London The Perils of Persian Princesses: Women and Medieval Persian Literature Lectures by Professor Dick Davis Ohio State University Friday 25 and Monday 28 October 2013 Kamran Djam Annual Lecture Series at SOAS In 2011 SOAS was awarded a gi of £2 million by the Fereydoun Djam Charitable Trust to promote Iranian studies. This generous endowment enables SOAS to build on its long and dis nguished tradi on of study into one of the world’s oldest and richest cultures. As part of this ini a ve, SOAS has introduced new scholarships in Iranian studies as well as an annual lecture series to promote diverse aspects of Iranian studies. The annual lectures are hosted by the Centre for Iranian Studies at SOAS and are named a er Fereydoun’s son, Kamran Djam, who predeceased his parents in 1989. We are delighted to announce the second in this series of lectures which will be given by Professor Dick Davis. Dick Davis is Professor Emeritus of Persian at Ohio State University, where he was chair of the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures from 2002 to 2012. He is the recipient of numerous academic and literary awards, and has wri en scholarly works on both English and Persian literature, as well as publishing several volumes of his own poetry. He is probably best known for his transla ons from medieval Persian: these include A ar’s Conference of the Birds (with A ham Darbandi), Borrowed Ware: Medieval Persian Epigrams, Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, Gorgani’s Vis and Ramin, and, most recently, Faces of Love: Hafez and the Poets of Shiraz. -
Electrophonic Musical Instruments
G10H CPC COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION G PHYSICS (NOTES omitted) INSTRUMENTS G10 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACOUSTICS (NOTES omitted) G10H ELECTROPHONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS (electronic circuits in general H03) NOTE This subclass covers musical instruments in which individual notes are constituted as electric oscillations under the control of a performer and the oscillations are converted to sound-vibrations by a loud-speaker or equivalent instrument. WARNING In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. 1/00 Details of electrophonic musical instruments 1/053 . during execution only {(voice controlled (keyboards applicable also to other musical instruments G10H 5/005)} instruments G10B, G10C; arrangements for producing 1/0535 . {by switches incorporating a mechanical a reverberation or echo sound G10K 15/08) vibrator, the envelope of the mechanical 1/0008 . {Associated control or indicating means (teaching vibration being used as modulating signal} of music per se G09B 15/00)} 1/055 . by switches with variable impedance 1/0016 . {Means for indicating which keys, frets or strings elements are to be actuated, e.g. using lights or leds} 1/0551 . {using variable capacitors} 1/0025 . {Automatic or semi-automatic music 1/0553 . {using optical or light-responsive means} composition, e.g. producing random music, 1/0555 . {using magnetic or electromagnetic applying rules from music theory or modifying a means} musical piece (automatically producing a series of 1/0556 . {using piezo-electric means} tones G10H 1/26)} 1/0558 . {using variable resistors} 1/0033 . {Recording/reproducing or transmission of 1/057 . by envelope-forming circuits music for electrophonic musical instruments (of 1/0575 . -
(Hons.) in Persian Is Designed
Content: In order to foster quality higher education in India, the syllabus of B.A. (Hons.) LOCFin Persian - Page: 1 of 45 Introductionis designed with the aim of improving the quality of higher education. The syllabus of B.A. (Hons.) in Persian enables effective participation of young people in knowledge production and participation in the knowledge economy, improving national competitiveness in a globalized world and for equipping young people with skills relevant for global and national standards and enhancing the opportunities or social mobility. Persian is not merely a language but the life line of inter-disciplinary studies in the present global scenario as it is a fast growing subject being studied and offered as a major subject in the higher ranking educational institutions at world level. In view of it the proposed course is developed with the aims to equip the students with the linguistic, language and literary skills for meeting the growing demand of this discipline and promoting skill based education. The proposed course will facilitate self-discovery in the students and ensure their enthusiastic and effective participation in responding to the needs and challenges of society. The course is prepared with the objectives to enable students in developing skills and competencies needed for meeting the challenges being faced by our present society and requisite essential demand of harmony among human society as well and for his/her self- growth effectively. Therefore, this syllabus which can be opted by other Persian Departments of all Universities where teaching of Persian is being imparted is compatible and prepared keeping in mind the changing nature of the society, demand of the language skills to be carried with in the form of competencies by the students to understand and respond to the same efficiently and effectively. -
Iranian-American's Perceptions of Prejudice and Discrimination
Interpersona | An International Journal on Personal Relationships interpersona.psychopen.eu | 1981-6472 Articles Iranian-American’s Perceptions of Prejudice and Discrimination: Differences Between Muslim, Jewish, and Non-Religious Iranian-Americans Shari Paige* a, Elaine Hatfield a, Lu Liang a [a] University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, USA. Abstract Recent political events have created a political and social climate in the United States that promotes prejudice against Middle Eastern, Iranian, and Muslim peoples. In this study, we were interested in investigating two major questions: (1) How much ethnic harassment do Iranian-American men and women from various religious backgrounds (Muslim, Jewish, or no religious affiliation at all) perceive in their day-to-day interactions? (2) To what extent does the possession of stereotypical Middle Eastern, Iranian, or Muslim traits (an accent, dark skin, wearing of religious symbols, traditional garb, etc.) spark prejudice and thus the perception of ethnic harassment? Subjects were recruited from two very different sources: (1) shoppers at grocery stores in Iranian-American neighborhoods in Los Angeles, and (2) a survey posted on an online survey site. A total of 338 Iranian-Americans, ages 18 and older, completed an in-person or online questionnaire that included the following: a request for demographic information, an assessment of religious preferences, a survey of how “typically” Iranian-American Muslim or Iranian-American Jewish the respondents’ traits were, and the Ethnic Harassment Experiences Scale. One surprise was that, in general, our participants reported experiencing a great deal of ethnic harassment. As predicted, Iranian-American Muslim men perceived the most discrimination—far more discrimination than did American Muslim women.