UNESCO hailed for adding Allameh Tabataba’i in its 2026–2027 celebration list

Tabriz, IRNA – Ahmad Motahari-Asl, the Friday prayer leader of Tabriz and the representative of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in East Azerbaijan Province, has commended the inclusion of the name of Allameh Tabataba’i in list of the UNESCO’s commemorative programs for the 2026–2027 period.

Ahmad Motahari-Asl, the representative of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in East Azerbaijan, addresses the provincial General Culture Council on November 23, 2025.

Addressing the provincial General Culture Council on Sunday, Motahari-Asl said that Tabataba’i, a prominent figure in the fields of mysticism and philosophy is in line with promoting and honoring enduring figures.

According to him, Tabataba’i dedicated a major part of his life to worship, research, and training influential students in the Islamic world.

Stressing that this naming by the UNESCO should lead to the introduction and recognition of the rich Iranian-Islamic culture and civilization, Motahari-Asl called on the media, especially the domestic broadcast, to produce excellent programs and documentaries on Tabataba’I and his works.

He also referred to the national event dubbed “Iran Jan”, saying it by bringing together the country's media, has provided a new opportunity to showcase the potential of provinces and extensive interaction between national and provincial planners.

Earlier this month, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) during its 43rd session of the General Conference in Samarkand included Allameh Tabataba’i and Bayazid Bastami, the two prominent Iranian figures among its commemorative programs.

The two names were proposed by the National Commission of Iran and subsequently approved by the General Conference of the UNESCO.