Which side of the Shiraz historical fabric is Zarghami standing on? / Samia Hassanlu

In every corner of the city of Shiraz, there is a historic house that has been acquired, scattered and neglected. Most of these houses have been bought by the shrine of Shahcheragh; houses that are often empty and abandoned. Recently, the municipality has also joined this trend and is trying to acquire some of these […]...

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The Development of Shahcheragh and Shiism; From Yesterday to Today / Mahdieh Tabatabaei

The development plan around the shrine of Shah Cheragh in Shiraz has been ongoing since the time of Tashi Khatoon, the mother of Sheikh Abu Ishaq Inju, and then Shah Ismail Safavi until now. In this writing, a brief historical overview of the development of this religious site in different time periods has been presented. […]...

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The Necessity of Preserving Historical Sites for Future Generations / Nina Mokhtarian

We, the inhabitants of this earthly sphere, are the heirs of previous generations and the temporary owners of this heritage. The responsibility of guarding and protecting this heritage falls upon us, as what we have inherited from our ancestors does not truly belong to us, but we are merely its custodians. These historical and cultural […]...

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Why is preserving the historical fabric of Shiraz important?/ Alireza Rastegar

Cultural heritage is a vast range of tangible and intangible elements that make up the identity of a country, showcasing the history of its people in terms of culture, society, and politics to the world. Therefore, preserving and safeguarding it is a crucial and important task, entrusted to each member of society. The richness of […]...

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The Collapse of Iran’s Economy: From Possibility to Reality / Amir Aghaei

“L’Echo”, the oldest and most reputable economic newspaper in France, years ago in one of its issues dated October 12, 2010, published a confidential report written by “Yves Bordelon”, an economic expert and writer. The report, based on the confidential information from prominent Iranian economists, warned about the imminent “collapse of the Iranian economy” under […]...

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قتIs granting citizenship to children of Iranian mothers being revoked? / Ehsan Haghighat

Citizenship, which is considered one of the achievements of modernity, is among the most important and fundamental human rights in the current legal system. It is the basis and source of many other rights and privileges. The recognition of citizenship as a fundamental and inalienable right in Article 15 of the Universal Declaration of Human […]...

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“Khwarazmi Bookstore and Our Youth Nostalgia/ Reza Najafi”

Yesterday, a coincidence (or as it is called in Persian, “tavard”) happened. A friend asked me about a book by Franz Fanon and which translation of Fanon’s books is better. I replied that I haven’t read any of Fanon’s works because the anti-Western ideologies of Fanon and his nationalist supporters, such as Ali Shariati and […]...

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Who are the planners of the 10 to 15-year prison sentence for “critical expression”? / Jalal Jalalizadeh

When the historical journey of nations towards freedom is examined and the efforts of European philosophers and thinkers in explaining democratic methods and institutions for the realization of citizenship rights are studied, we find that humanity has paid heavy costs for its own freedom and citizenship rights. Freedom is such a precious gem that the […]...

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A philosophical discussion on the limits of freedom of expression / Amin Ghazaei

Freedom of speech, in the sense of recognizing the right of individuals to express their opinions, beliefs, and promote them through language or any kind of symbols (such as a sign or symbol), is essential. Governments like the Islamic Republic in Iran, which do not tolerate even the slightest dissenting speech or beliefs contrary to […]...

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What does the new proposal of the parliament say about abolishing the fundamental rights of the people? / Marzieh Mohabbey

“In a place where there are no rules for chaos to be accepted, chaos must first be integrated into the legal system through the creation of a zone of indistinction between inside and outside, between chaos and normalcy – that is, through an exceptional state. In order for there to be a relationship to something, […]...

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