On January 4, the Open Data Iran database published a report examining the increase in the number of Quranic institutions in the Islamic Republic over the past decade. The report states that the number of 'Cultural and Quranic Institutions of the Ahl al-Bayt' has increased 18 times in Iran over the past 12 years, rising from 80 official institutions in 2011 to over 1,420 institutions. In contrast, the total number of licensed free artistic schools has grown by less than 60%, and the total number of cultural and artistic institutions has increased by about 80%. The quantitative development of Quranic institutions, which has been 'authorized by the Committee for the Affairs of Cultural Quranic Institutions' and 'aimed at promoting Quranic culture in educational, research, cultural, artistic, and media fields,' indicates that the growth of these institutions has been one of the 'cultural programs' of the Islamic Republic over the past decade. The Open Data Iran database compiled this data based on information from the statistical yearbooks of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, as well as the latest report from the Statistical Center of Iran on the 'Social and Cultural Status of the Country.'
Research Report: The Number of Quranic Institutions in the Islamic Republic Has Increased 18 Times in a Decade
A report reveals that the number of Quranic institutions in Iran has increased 18-fold over the past decade, highlighting a significant cultural push by the Islamic Republic. This growth contrasts with much lower increases in other cultural and artistic institutions. The data suggests a strategic focus on Quranic education as part of the regime's cultural agenda.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
A report revealed that the number of Quranic institutions in Iran has surged from 80 to over 1,420 in the past decade, indicating a significant cultural initiative by the Islamic Republic. This growth starkly contrasts with the slower expansion of other cultural and artistic institutions.
- The number of Quranic institutions increased 18 times from 2011 to 2023.
- The growth of Quranic institutions is part of the regime's broader cultural agenda.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Over the past decade, the Iranian government has increasingly prioritized Islamic education as part of its cultural strategy, reflecting its ideological commitment to the principles of the Islamic Revolution.
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