Dr. Iraj Afshar Sistani stated:
Treasury of the Documents and Manuscripts of Astan Quds Razavi is one of the bases of our national and religious identity
Treasury of Documents and Manuscripts of Astan Quds Razavi is one of the bases of National and Islamic identity which safeguards the Islamic unity and national identity of Iranian nation.
According to the report issued by our correspondent in Art and Literature Desk of Astan Quds Razavi, visiting the central library and center of documents of Astan Quds Razavi, Dr. Iraj Afshar Sistani stated: I congratulate the authorities of Astan Quds Razavi for running such center enjoying magnificent manuscripts and historical documents for the great deal of efforts made to gather them.
He added: Astan Quds Razavi, making available the great treasury of manuscripts and documents for researchers of the world of Islam, helps the process of improving of the society besides safeguarding Islamic Unity.
He reiterated: I got astonished visiting different sections of the library for the very treasury enjoying scientific and cultural sources and historical document is a worthy aid to the Middle East, world of Islam and the whole world.
The famous author, researcher and Iranology whose books including “Persian Gulf”, “The three Islands” and “Caspian Sea” have been published in Iran and United States of America, stated: The very treasury is not only our cultural heritage but also a national and international capital; therefore we must make effort to introduce it to the world.
It’s worth mentioning, the treasury of manuscripts of the Central Library of Astan Quds Razavi enjoying great antiquity is the manifested history of arts including calligraphy, script, illuminations, layout, paper manufacturing, painting and miniature; therefore, it is in the core of attention of many artists and researchers on art and historical works in Iran and the whole world.