| Other Religions |
| IRAN: Religions - Other Religions |
The constitutional law of the Islamic Republic of Iran respects the rights of those who believe in religions other than Islam. Religious minorities are entitled to the same civil rights enjoyed by their moslem brothers and sisters. They have their own representatives at the country's national assembly (The Majlis) and practice their own religious rites and rituals in tens of churches , synagogues, adrians and temples in Tehran and scores of other places all across the country. Some communities have enough resources to afford the publication of their own newspapers and journals. Audiences in one of Zoroastrians ceremony-Tehran A visit to Zoroastrian fire temples near the city of Yazd , particularly at the time of one of the annual festivities can be an interesting part of a tour to central Iran. Equallly interesting, is a traditional religious event taking place every year in a monumental church in the mountains of Urmia province in Northeastern Iran , although traditional Jewish ceremonies in Shiraz and Tehran may be equally spectacular. Visitors interested in Islamic arts , however , may find Isfahan extremely interesting thanks to the existence of numerous historical buildings including the 13th century Safavid period mosques, schools , bridges and palaces in the city.  Iranian Bishops Religious minorities in Iran have their own facilities to perform their rituals. Some of these facilities arc listed in this chapter. Religious minorities in Iran have equal rights with all other citizens, however, they are represented in the Iranian parliament and their representatives are actively involved in the country's law making process. Renowned travelers have praised Iran as a country where members of various religions and ethnic groups leave peacefully together and thus named Iran as the paradise on Earth. According to Koranic tcachings, Islam embodies all other religions, therefor Moslems respect and defend all other religions. Although all the establishments listed here are in Tehran, there are many others in other cities. One of the most well known establishments of this kind is the historically significant Vank Church in lsfahan  Wedding in Iranian Jewish community |
