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Humaira Ahad

Humaira Ahad

Humaira Ahad is a Kashmiri journalist and researcher based in Tehran.

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Islamic Revolution at 45: Iranian women rise and shine in different fields

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Islamic Revolution at 45: Iranian women rise and shine in different fields

Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, women in Iran have excelled in different fields, from medical sciences to economics to politics to sports, outshining their counterparts in other countries

How Iran’s ‘national poet’ Hafez Shirazi captivated hearts worldwide with his verse

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How Iran’s ‘national poet’ Hafez Shirazi captivated hearts worldwide with his verse

Surrounded by mighty trees and beautiful orchards lies the mausoleum of Hafez Shirazi in the cultural capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Shiraz.

Remembering al-Biruni, the most original polymath in Islamic world

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Remembering al-Biruni, the most original polymath in Islamic world

Abu Rayhan al-Biruni was an icon of Islamic Civilization who explored various religions, beliefs, rituals, customs, philosophies and sciences to build perspectives on human growth throughout history.

Remembering Ibn Sina, Iranian genius who mesmerized world with his wisdom

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Remembering Ibn Sina, Iranian genius who mesmerized world with his wisdom

Ibn Sina, an Iranian genius known in the West as Avicenna, was an eminent philosopher, physician, mathematician, astronomer and scholar, widely recognized as the “father of modern medicine”.

Women’s empowerment at heart of Imam Khomeini’s socio-political ideology

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Women’s empowerment at heart of Imam Khomeini’s socio-political ideology

The most remarkable aspect of the Islamic Revolution spearheaded by Imam Khomeini was that it gave voice to the women of Iran and freed them from the shackles of imperial slavery.

How Islamic Revolution empowered and uplifted women in Iran     

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How Islamic Revolution empowered and uplifted women in Iran     

After the Islamic Revolution in 1979, women were given equal rights to shape their futures. The revolution provided them a chance to build their distinct political identity and they have been tremendously successful in doing that.