Islamic Culture and Communication Organization
Islamic Culture and Communication Organization (Persian: سازمان فرهنگ و ارتباطات اسلامی) is one of the Iranian organizations which is affiliated to the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance; and was established in 1995. Islamic Culture and Communication Organization's main responsibility is in the field of cultural activities (abroad the country).[1] Abuzar Ebrahimi Torkaman is the head of the organization.[2]
سازمان فرهنگ و ارتباطات اسلامی | |
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Formed | 1995 |
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Jurisdiction | Islamic Republic of Iran |
Website | http://icro.ir/ |
Amongst the goals of "Islamic Culture and Communication Organization"[3][4][5] are briefly as follows:[6][7]
Expand/strengthen cultural relations with diverse nations and ethnic groups, particularly with Islamic-countries; providing situations for unity between Muslims of the world; correct-introduction of the school of Ahl al-Bayt at the subject of belief/jurisprudence/ethics; and so forth.[8]
Members
The Islamic Culture and Communication Organization[9][10][11] has two pillars, consisting of the head of the organization and "the Supreme Council". Supreme-council is composed of 11 members who are appointed by the decree of Iran's supreme leader, Seyyed Ali Khamenei; including:
- Three scientific/cultural personalities which are chosen by the Supreme leader; Deputy of International Relations at Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran; and the head of the organization.
- Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance (Chairman of the council) and minister of Foreign Affairs.
- Chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting.
- Islamic Development Organization's head.
- Secretary general of The World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought[12]
See also
References
- Islamic Culture and Communication Organization tasnimnews.com, Retrieved 11 September 2020
- Ebrahimi Torkaman became the head of the Organization of Islamic Culture and Communication dolat.ir, Retrieved 19 September 2020
- Farewell and introduction of the head of the Islamic Culture and Communication Organization hawzah.net, Retrieved 11 September 2020
- Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance farhang.gov.ir, Retrieved 11 September 2020
- Mehr News Agency, Islamic Culture and Communication Organization, Retrieved 11 September 2020
- IRNA, Islamic Culture and Communication Organization, Retrieved 11 September 2020
- Hamshahri, Islamic Culture and Communication Organization, Retrieved 11 September 2020
- Why is the Organization of Islamic Culture and Communication important? tabnak.ir, Retrieved 19 September 2020
- Introduction to Islamic Culture and Communication Organization hamshahrionline.ir, Retrieved 19 September 2020
- Hawzahnews, Islamic Culture and Communication Organization, Retrieved 11 September 2020
- Tasnim News Agency, Islamic Culture and Communication Organization, Retrieved 11 September 2020
- Statute of the Organization of Islamic Culture and Communication shenasname.ir, Retrieved 19 September 2020