Library for Iranian Studies (London)

Library for Iranian Studies (London)

Library for Iranian Studies is a major Persian library in Acton district of London, England. It has over 30,000 books in the Persian language, as well as English and other languages. The library receives no governmental funding and is voluntary controlled. [Official website [http://www.iran-lib.dial.pipex.com/english.html English] Retrieved on 28-1-2007.] .

History

The library was opened on November 16th, 1991 with only 2,500 books in a rented premises. However after financial support by members of the Iranian community in London the owners were able to purchase new premises which was opened to public on April 9th, 1994.

Activities

As well as being a centre for academic research on Iranian culture, politics and history, the library hosts range of classes to teach Persian language, as well as other events. There is a meeting event every Sunday afternoon where members of the London Iranian Zoroastrian community come together and celebrate the monthly festival (i.e. "Ordibeheshtgan, Tirgan, Mehregan, etc").

External links

* [http://www.iran-lib.dial.pipex.com Official website]
* Location on [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Library+for+Iranian+studies&sll=53.098145,-2.443696&sspn=12.20934,32.167969&ie=UTF8&om=1&cid=51507410,-273852,4614383431799894027&z=14&ll=51.511948,-0.271311&spn=0.024679,0.062828&iwloc=A Google map]

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