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18 May 2013 14:31	Library of late Tahereh Saffarzadeh opens
	The specialized library of late Tahereh Saffarzadeh inaugurated in Sirjan, Kerman Province, with the attendance of Islamic Guidance and Culture Minister.

17 Apr 2013 16:02	Culture Ministry’s activities based on Islamic-Iranian trends, Minister
	The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad Husseini, addressed the opening ceremony of the specialized exhibition of the performance and achievements of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, stating that the ministry’s activities are in line with Islamic and Iranian culture.

10 Apr 2013 16:17	Culture Ministry donates books worth 6.5bn rials to cultural centers
	The Cultural Department of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance offered books worth as much as 6.5bn rials last month to religious, artistic and cultural centers of the country.

8 Apr 2013 12:20	Exhibition to display Culture Ministry achievements
	The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad Husseini, announced that an exhibition will be held on April 16 to display Culture Ministry achievements and activities.

13 Mar 2013 15:17	Iranian Culture Minister meets with Saudi Counterpart
	The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad Husseini, met with his Saudi counterpart Abdulaziz bin Mohieddin Khoja. During the meeting, the two ministers discussed cultural issues about the two countries.

10 Mar 2013 17:04	2nd Ayat Festival wraps up
	The closing ceremony of the 2nd Nationwide Festival of the Holy Quran in Digital and Written Publications (Ayat) was held at Tehran’s Azadi Tower in the presence of the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad Husseini.

9 Mar 2013 16:58	Best works on Persian Gulf to be touted, Culture Minister
	The policy-making council of the 3rd Persian Gulf International Festival was held on Saturday, March 09, 2013, in the presence of the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad Husseini. The Culture Minister announced that the best-ever book on the Persian Gulf will be praised during the festival.

3 Mar 2013 12:12	10th Kind Friend book fair kicks off in Tehran
	The tenth edition of Tehran’s book fair named “Remembering the Kind Friend” inaugurated at Tehran’s Book Garden cultural complex.

2 Mar 2013 15:07	60% more works submitted to Fajr poetry festival, Culture Minister
	The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad Husseini, asserted that in comparison to the previous edition of the festival, the number of the submitted works has increased at least 60%.

24 Feb 2013 14:37	Senior official: Fajr Festival gives Islamic Revolution credit
	The Caretaker of the Culture Department of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Ali Esmaeili, asserted that the International Fajr Poetry Festival is created to give credit to the Islamic Revolution.

24 Feb 2013 13:57	Culture Minister praises artists as expanders of religion
	The minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad Husseini, asserted that the role of artists, writers and poets in dissemination of religious teachings is undeniable.

23 Feb 2013 16:24	Minister calls on poets to make works on Parvin’s poems
	The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad Husseini, called on poets, artists and moviemakers to create artistic works based on the poems of Parvin Etesami.

23 Feb 2013 13:20	Official underlines Ahmadinejad’s cultural achievements
	Caretaker of the Culture Department of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Esmaeili asserted that as many as 131 book fairs were held under Ahmadinejad administration in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

17 Feb 2013 16:30	Culture Minister gives deputy new post at Persian Gulf Festival
	The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad Husseini, appointed his cultural deputy as a new member of the policymaking council and head of the cultural commission of the Persian Gulf Cultural Festival.

6 Feb 2013 15:31	7th Fajr Poetry Festival kicks off on Kharg Island
	The 7th International Fajr Poetry Festival was set in motion on Kharg Island in a ceremony held in the presence of Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad Husseini.

5 Feb 2013 13:55	Culture Minister calls on artists to create works on Prophet’s life
	The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad Husseini, called on all artists to consider subjects of Prophet’s life in their works introducing various aspects of his life.

3 Feb 2013 13:36	Specific Art, Culture library to launch in Semnan
	Head of the Bureau of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Semnan announced the inauguration of a specific art and culture library in this province for the use of artists.

2 Feb 2013 16:57	1st Festival of Quranic Translations opens in Kerman
	The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad Husseini, inaugurated the first Festival of Quranic Translations in Kerman Province.

2 Feb 2013 15:29	Book best means for transfer of knowledge to future generations, President
	The Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad underlined the need for preservation of knowledge by books, and asserted that books are one of the best means for the transfer of knowledge to future generations.

28 Jan 2013 14:49	Culture Minister calls on literati to adhere to Imam Khomeini’s path
	The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad Husseini, and a number of prominent Iranian literati and artists renewed their allegiance to Imam Khomeini’s ideals. In the ceremony, Husseini asserted that writers and media staff are supposed to pay their debt to Imam Khomeini in their works.

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