The Seventh International Festival

Amir al-Momineen Ali (A.S.):

“Books are the Gardens of the Scholars”
“The Seventh International Festival for the Selection of the Best Book of the Year on Imam Reza (A.S.)”

 

Permanent Secretariat of the Festival
Central Library of the Astan Quds Razavi
Shaykh Tousi Sanctuary (Bast)
The Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (A.S.)
Holy City of Mashhad
Islamic Republic of Iran
P.O. Box No: 91735-177
Tele-fax: 0098-511-2235441
Telephone: 0098-511-2232004-8
Website: http://www.aqlibrary.org, http://ketabsal.aqlibrary.ir,
Email: [email protected], [email protected],

 

On the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Alim Aal i-Muhammad[The Most Learned in the Family of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)] Hadrat Imam Ali Bin Musa-ar-Reza (A.S.) and Hadrat Fatima Masumah (S.A.), sister of Imam Reza (A.S.), which is celebrated as ‘The Ten Days of Generosity’, the Organization of Libraries, Museums and Center of Deeds of Astan Quds Razavi with the cooperation of the Imam Reza (A.S.) Cultural and Artistic International Foundation will conduct

“The Seventh International Festival for the Selection of the Best Book of the Year on Imam Reza (A.S.)”

Compilations, Translations and Dissertations with the subject of Imam Reza (A.S.) and His Family
This event will be the part of the programs of the Twelfth International Festival on Imam Reza (A.S.).
Goals
—- Dissemination and promotion of the radiant culture of Imam Reza (A.S.).
—- Expanding the scientific, artistic and research activities related to the life and different dimensions of the personality of Imam Reza (A.S.), the Eighth Shining Star in the Sky of Imamat (Divine Leadership).
—- Recognizing, commending and supporting the creators and producers of the distinguished cultural and artistic works on the culture of Imam Reza (A.S.) and helping in the extensive publications of these works.

Sections of the Festival
Section One, Best Book

The themes for the selection of the ‘Best Book of the Year’ on Imam Reza (A.S.)
–The sciences and learning of Imam Reza (A.S.).
–The life and history of Imam Reza (A.S.).
–The Ziyarah (Pilgrimage) of the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (A.S.).
— The medicinal system prescribed by Imam Reza (A.S.).
–Poems
–Anecdotes
–Children and youth
–Translation
–Foreign languages
For every winner in the above-mentioned sections will be awarded with the plaque of the festival, appreciation certificate and exquisite prizes.

Section Two, Best Digital Book

First Rank: Awarding the plaque of the festival, appreciation certificate and exquisite prizes.
Second Rank: Awarding the plaque of the festival, appreciation certificate and exquisite prizes.
Third Rank: Awarding the plaque of the festival, appreciation certificate and exquisite prizes.

Section Three, Best Thesis

First Rank: Awarding the plaque of the festival, appreciation certificate and exquisite prizes.
Second Rank: Awarding the plaque of the festival, appreciation certificate and exquisite prizes.
Third Rank: Awarding the plaque of the festival, appreciation certificate and exquisite prizes.

Section Four, Best Publisher

First Rank: Awarding the plaque of the festival, appreciation certificate and exquisite prizes.
Second Rank: Awarding the plaque of the festival, appreciation certificate and exquisite prizes.
Third Rank: Awarding the plaque of the festival, appreciation certificate and exquisite prizes.

Section Five, The works deserved to be published

For the winners in the above-mentioned section the plaque of the festival, appreciation certificate and exquisite prizes will be awarded. The Secretariat of the Festival will make the efforts to publish these selected works.
– The exquisite prizes include paying all the tour expenses to perform the Umrah and pilgrimage to the holy places in Iraq and the holy city of Mashhad.
-All the winners will be accepted as the guests of the secretariat of the festival.Unveiling of the selected works from previous festival in the section of the works deserved to be published, and as well as the exhibition of the books received by the secretariat of the festival, specialized sessions and educational workshops will be conducted on the sidelines of the festival with the presence of the guests and distinguished scholars.

Clarification

: Transport, boarding and lodging expenses of the guests will be borne by the Secretariat of the Festival.

Events Dates

Last date of sending the work: August 7, 2014
Date of conducting the festival in the Holy City of Mashhad: September 1, 2014

Examining

Examining of the works will be done by the experienced scholars of the Islamic seminaries and universities.

Conditions

—-The works sent to five sections will be accepted for selection in the below-mentioned two subjects:
A-Works with the subjects related to Imam Reza (A.S.).
B- Works with the subjects related to the family of Imam Reza (A.S.) [Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad (A.S.), Hadrat Husain Bin Musa al-Kazim (A.S.), Ahmad Bin Musa al-Kazim (A.S.)[Shah Chiragh] and Hadrat Fatima Masumah (S.A.).
—- The works sent with the subjects related to Imam Reza (A.S.) should have been published in the years 2013 and 2014.
—-The works can be sent in Farsi (Persian) and all other foreign languages.
—-Every applicant should send one copy each of the work to the secretariat.
—-The works sent to the Secretariat will not be returned.
—-More than one work from a person will be accepted.

Permanent Secretariat of the Festival

Central Library of the Astan Quds Razavi
Shaykh Tousi Sanctuary (Bast)
The Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (A.S.)
Holy City of Mashhad
Islamic Republic of Iran
P.O. Box No: 91735-177
Tele-fax: 0098-511-2235441
Telephone: 0098-511-2232004-8
Website: http://www.aqlibrary.org, http://ketabsal.aqlibrary.ir,
Email: [email protected], [email protected],

Application Form

The works related to the subjects of “The Seventh International Festival for the Selection of the Best Book of the Year on Imam Reza (A.S.)” can be registered by filling the ‘Application Form’
Best Book Best Digital Book Best Thesis Best Publisher The works deserved to be published
Title of the Work: Name and Surname of the Author: Year of Publication: Copies: Print: Subject of the Work:
Telephone No: Email: Fax:
Address:
Last date of sending the work: August 7, 2014

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