The event, organized by the Institute’s Jihadist Thought Headquarters, will bring together leading clerics, scholars, and community heads representing Iran’s diverse religious traditions.
The program begins at 8:20 AM with opening remarks by Professor Ali Akbar Rashad, President and Founder of the Research Institute for Islamic Culture and Thought. Key speakers include:
- Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Hassan Akhtari, Chairman of the Supreme Council of the World Assembly of Ahlul Bayt (AS)
- Molavi Mohammad Ishaq Madani, Chairman of the Supreme Council of the World Assembly for the Proximity of Islamic Denominations
- Hojjatoleslam Seyyed Mahmoud Alavi, Presidential Assistant for Religious and Ethnic Affairs
Representatives of other faith communities are also on the roster, among them Rabbi Younes Hamami Lalehzar (Jewish community leader), Dr. Afshin Nemirian (Zoroastrian Association), Bishop Vanya Sergiz (Assyrian, Chaldean, and Catholic Churches), and Marnersai Benjamin (Armenian Apostolic Church), alongside members of Iran’s Islamic and minority religious assemblies.
Throughout the day, speakers will address topics such as the historical resilience of divine religions, the ideological dimensions of Zionism, and strategies for intellectual and cultural resistance to Western political influence in the region.
Venue and Registration
- When: Wednesday, July 9, 8:20 AM
- Where: Allameh Jafari Hall, Islamic Culture and Thought Research Institute, Tehran (Shahid Beheshti St., Shahid Ahmad Qasir St., 2nd Alley, No. 2)
- Admission: Free for media and the public; on‑site attendance is open, and virtual participation is available via registration. A live stream will be accessible at:
skyroom.online/ch/iict/pr
For further information and online registration, interested parties may visit the Institute’s website or contact the conference secretariat.
