Farabi International Award

September 7, 2026 -

Outlining the Structure and Themes of the 17th Farabi International Festival

TEHRAN — Professor Mohammadtaghi Karami, Head of the Secretariat for the 17th Farabi International Festival and President of the Institute for Cultural and Social Studies, has officially outlined the structure and core themes of the upcoming festival. This announcement follows the recent issuance of official appointments by Iran’s Minister of Science, Research, and Technology.

September 7, 2026 -

Minister of Science Announces Key Appointments for 17th Farabi International Festival

TEHRAN — The Minister of Science, Research, and Technology of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued official decrees appointing the executive leadership for the upcoming 17th Farabi International Festival, marking the formal commencement of the prestigious event.

September 7, 2026 -

Call for Entries Announced for 17th Farabi International Award

The permanent secretariat of the Farabi International Award has officially issued the call for submissions for its 17th edition, inviting scholars and researchers in the fields of Humanities and Islamic Studies to participate.

July 1, 2025 -

Statement from the Secretariat of the Farabi International Award condemning the killing of scientists

  

December 23, 2023 -

Deadline Extended: Registration for International Section of the 15th Farabi International Award

The deadline for registering and submitting works in the foreign section of the Farabi International Award (FIA) has been extended Until January 21,2024, according to the head of the secretariat of the 15th edition of the award.

October 25, 2023 -

دعوه للمشارکه: جائزه الفارابی الدولیه الخامسه عشره

تقام جائزه الفارابی الدولیه (FIA) للعلوم الإنسانیه والدراسات الإسلامیه سنویًا من قبل وزاره العلوم والبحوث والتکنولوجیا فی جمهوریه إیران الإسلامیه ، بالتعاون مع مؤسسه النخبه الوطنیه الإیرانیه و معهد البحوث للدراسات الثقافیه والاجتماعیه والحضاریه التابع للجمهوریه إیران الإسلامیه.

October 10, 2023 -

Call for Nominations: 15th Farabi International Award

The Farabi International Award (FIA) on Humanities and Islamic Studies is held annually by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI), in cooperation with Iran’s National Elite Foundation, and the Research Institute for Cultural, Social and Civilizational Studies of IRI. 

August 30, 2023 -

International Winners of 14th FIA to be Honored in Upcoming Ceremony

The winners of the International Section of the 14th Farabi International Award (FIA) will be honored and celebrated at an upcoming ceremony, according to a press release from the FIA.

August 5, 2023 -

Farabi International Award is Granted to Sheikh Jafar Al-Mohajer by Lebanese Minister of Culture

According to the public relations office of the Permanent Secretariat of the Farabi International Award, a ceremony for appreciating and honoring Sheikh Jafar Al-Mohajer, the winner of the 14th Farabi International Award is to be held in Beirut.

July 10, 2023 -

Prof. Sami Amin Al-Arian, Honored as Distinguished Researcher in Islamic Studies at the 14th FIA

July 10, 2023 -

The Ascendant Qur'an: Realigning Man to the Divine Power Culture

July 10, 2023 -

Prof. Jafar Al-Mohajer Honored as Distinguished Researcher in Islamic Studies at the 14th FIA

July 10, 2023 -

Prof. Noureddine Aboulahia, Honored as Distinguished Researcher in Islamic Studies at the 14th FIA

July 10, 2023 -

Prof. Tahir Uluç, Honored as Distinguished Researcher in Islamic Studies and Iranian Studies at the 14th FIA

July 10, 2023 -

Prof. Mulyadhi Kartanegara, Honored as Distinguished Researcher in Islamic Studies at the 14th FIA

July 10, 2023 -

Prof. Azarmi Dukht Safavi Honored as Distinguished Researcher in Iranian Studies at the 14th FIA

July 10, 2023 -

The 14th Farabi International Award Announces International Section Winners

July 3, 2023 -

Announcement of the International Committee of the 14th Farabi International Award

May 31, 2023 -

“Neo-World”8th: Covid19 and its Role in the Future of Science

The eighth meeting of the "Neo-World" series on the future of the world, culture, science, and technology was held on Sunday, 28th May 2023, at the Institute for Cultural ,Social and Civilization Studies(ICSCS) under the title of "Covid19 and its Role in the Future of Science."

April 17, 2023 -

“Neo-World”6: “Culture as Reflected in Chinese Intellectual History”

The sixth meeting of the "Neo-World" series on the future of the world, culture, science, and technology was held on Sunday, 16th April 2023, at the Institue for Cultural and Social Studies under the title of "Culture as Reflected in Chinese Intellectual History."

March 6, 2023 -

“Neo-World”5: “The Role of University in Strengthening Sustainable Peace in the World”

The fifth meeting of the “Neo-World” series on the future of the world, culture, science, and technology was held on Tuesday, 28th February, at the Institue for Cultural and Social Studies under the title of “The Role of University in Strengthening Sustainable peace in the World”.

February 22, 2023 -

The first meeting of the International Council of the 14th Farabi International Award was held

According to the public relations report of the Permanent Secretariat of the Farabi International Award, the first meeting of the International Council of the 14th Farabi International Award was held in person and virtually.

January 26, 2023 -

Condolences Message of the Head of the Permanent Secretariat of the FIA on the Passing of Professor Mirza Mulla Ahmad 

Dr. Reza Gholami, the Head of the Permanent Secretariat of the Farabi International Award expressed his condolences on the passing of Professor Mirza Mola Ahmad, a prominent Tajik researcher and Iranologist.

January 23, 2023 -

“Neo-World”4:  Practical Rationality and its Role in the Revival of Islamic Civilization

The fourth meeting of the “Neo-World” series on the future of the world, culture, science, and technology will be held on Wednesday, January 25 under the title of “Practical Rationality and its Role in the Revival of Islamic Civilization”.

January 22, 2023 -

“Neo-World-3”: Humanities Cannot be Ignored when Talking about Technological Advancement

The third meeting of the “Neo-World” series on the future of the world, culture, science, and technology was held on Wednesday, January 18 under the title of “The Impact of Digital Humanities on Higher Education”.