Iranian VP: European Leaders Fear Spread of Islam
TEHRAN (FNA)- The eye-catching growth in the number of mosques being built in Europe has made leaders of the European states deeply fearful of the rapid spread of Islam and increasing conversion of their nations from Christianity, Iranian Vice-President Seyed Mohammad Reza Mir-Tajeddini said. ( 13:55:05 - 2012/04/22)

Iranian Diplomat Calls for Further Development of Cultural Ties with Afghanistan
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian diplomat underlined the necessity for the further expansion of cultural relations between Tehran and Kabul so that the Iranian and Afghan people will become more acquainted with each other. ( 11:02:08 - 2012/04/22)

Tunisia Keen to Improve Cultural Ties with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tunisian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Moncef Ben Salem voiced his country's willingness to expand ties with Iran in scientific, technical and cultural fields. ( 10:58:36 - 2012/04/22)

Iran to Commemorate National Day of Saadi on Friday
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranians will commemorate the National Day of Saadi, the highly revered 13th-century poet, who is known both in and outside Iran for his enticing choice of word, ethical and social teachings and deep expressive poetry. ( 14:53:07 - 2012/04/18)

Iran to Introduce Five More Foreign Languages to School Program
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Education Ministry officials announced that they plan to add five more foreign languages to school program in a bid to present high school students with more choices. ( 10:08:24 - 2012/04/18)

Iran Ready to Bolster Cultural Relations with Thailand
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Cultural Attaché to Bangkok Mostafa Najjarianzadeh underlined Tehran's readiness to strengthen cultural relations and cooperation with Thailand, specially in religious fields. ( 11:19:37 - 2012/04/14)

Iranian, Russian Officials Discuss Tehran-Moscow Cultural, Scientific Ties
TEHRAN (FNA)- Senior Iranian and Russian officials in a meeting in Moscow explored avenues for the further expansion of mutual cooperation between the two countries in cultural and scientific fields. ( 11:16:02 - 2012/04/11)

Iran to Commemorate Attar Next Week
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian literati will gather in the Northeastern city of Neyshabur to celebrate the National Attar Day on April 13 and 14. ( 09:07:57 - 2012/04/08)

Rakhmon Stresses Importance of Nowrouz in Introducing Different Cultures
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tajikistan's President Emomali Rakhmon reiterated on Sunday that Nowrouz celebrations play an important role in familiarizing different world nations with the Persian-language-speaking countries' cultures. ( 14:14:31 - 2012/03/25)

Ahmadinejad: Nowrouz Carries Message of Solidarity to World Nations
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad underlined the importance of the International Nowrouz Celebrations, and said Nowrouz is the symbol of friendship and justice and carries the message of solidarity to the world nations. ( 14:03:51 - 2012/03/25)

Envoy Reiterates Iran's Support for Global Peace
TEHRAN (FNA)- Support for peace and friendship is the principled policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stressed Tehran's Ambassador to the United Nations Mohammad Khazayee. ( 14:45:25 - 2012/03/21)

UN Celebrates Int'l Day of Nowrouz
TEHRAN (FNA)- The United Nations Organization held a ceremony at its Headquarters in New York to mark the International Day of Nowrouz. ( 14:33:30 - 2012/03/21)

UNESCO Chief Congratulates Nowrouz
TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Irina Bokova in a message felicitated the International Day of Nowrouz, the start of the Persian New Year. ( 14:38:20 - 2012/03/20)

UN Secretary-General Felicitates Int'l Day of Nowrouz
TEHRAN (FNA)- The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in his message on the occasion of Nowrouz, marking the start of the Persian New Year, described the event as an opportunity for deeper and closer ties among the world nations. ( 13:12:36 - 2012/03/20)