Publication of two books from the collection of oral history “Treasure”

80 hours interview to compile “Revolution of Colors” and “Born in Bahman”

“Treasure” is the name of a series of books published by Islamic Revolution Cultural Fronts Study Center in collaboration with Moaref Publication which focus on oral history of the Islamic Revolution Cultural Front. These series examine the impact of the Islamic Revolution and the Holy Defense on art and culture and the books are basically interviews with individuals active in these fields. These series which are categorized as oral history provide information on the first years of the revolution movement to date and also prominent and influential individuals and elites who have been active in these years. Two books of this series including “Revolution of Colors: oral history of Alireza Khaleghi” and “Born in Bahman: memoirs of Esfandiar Qarah Baghi” are presented below.

He Is Known By "A Seal of Markook"

The Story of a Young Kermanshahi Commander

The book name comes from one of book parts: "A Seal of Markook" . It is noted in a memory that once subject of the book to learn praying used Markook, a kind of local bread, as a seal. He is martyr Ebrahim Rostami (March 21, 1963-April 22, 1986), Support and Engineering commander of the war in Jihad of Construction of Kermanshah province; the book is his story. The book is in four chapters: chapter I: Ebrahim (authors memories); Chapter II: Ebrahim in memories (memories of relatives, neighbors, friends and comrades); Chapter III: Ebrahim in the mirror (individual characteristics of martyr Ebrahim Rostami in view of author); the final chapter: Ebrahim in documents and photos.

Review of "Jange Khakrizha (bulwarks war)" and "Va Dase Pati (by empty-handed)"

Memories of Resistance and Sacred Defence in a Border Province

"Jange Khakrizha" which was published includes Rahimzadeh Hodjattallahs memories of imposed war of Saddams army against Iran. This book is his repaying an obligation to Sacred Defense. After hearing The Leader words about importance of books and reading books and necessity of writing events and memories of Sacred Defense stick in his minds to write his memoirs. The result of the notification is the book "Jange Khakrizha".

Special issue "The Development of History Education" about the sacred defense released

The Office of Educational Technology and Publications of the Research and Planning Institution of the Education Ministry has released the issue 63 of the educational, analytical and information quarterly of "The Development of History Education" for the autumn of 1395 solar calendar (September 22 – December 20, 2016). The issue deals with the sacred defense and the Iraqi imposed war against Iran. The quarterly is available in 80 pages for the teachers, lecturers and students and contains various materials in the forms of notes, interviews and articles and book introductions.

"Mardane Mahtab (Moonlight Men)" and Anonymous jihadists

In the book "Mardane Mahtab" Some memories are also about jihadi activities in rural areas. Abbas Beigmohammadvand in part of his memoirs mentions it: "Jihad with conviction and heart was serving the villagers. Wherever we went we improved there. We formed in the village Islamic Councils. Livestock and poultry were vaccinated. Carpets and rugs Knitting has been agreed in principle and steps to improve the situation of the villagers were taken one after another. "

Introduction to Haj Hossein Yaganeh in “Red Crescent”

Memoirs of Aid Heroes

“Red Crescent” is an oral history book where Haj Hossein Yeganeh recounts his memories in aid management in the battlefield. However, in this book, based on his observations, the audience can feel the dominant spirit of the society in the days following the victory of the Islamic Revolution. It is also possible to note the different life style of the people following the memoirs of the narrator. The objectives pursued by the author and the narrator are what distinguish this book. The author is seeking to highlight identity crisis among the second generation of war immigrants and the narrator is trying to focus on the gallantry of the Hormozgan people during the Holy Defense.

Two Books from One Author

Memories of Two Martyrs

Mohammadali Aghamirzaei is one of authors in field of Sacred Defense who narrates history and memories of martyrs in his books. "Majnoone Hour" and "Ketabe (book) Ordibehesht" are also written by him. The first that is about Sardar (General) martyr Ali Hashemi, is dedicated for teenagers. The second book narrates life of martyr Gholamreza Kianpoor for adults.

We also reminisce about this city in the month of Aban (October

Along with Khorramshahr

On 3th June of every year, we say and write about Khorramshahr because it is a great day for freedom of the city. But the early days of the month Aban are reminiscent of Khorramshahr and high degree of strength of the defenders. That is why, we talk about four books relate to events of Khorramshahr during the years of Iraqi imposed war against Iran.

From Tabriz to Syria with "Like Himself"

Do You Mean Hamzeh? That Abolfazl Lover Martyr

"Like Himself" is title of the book. It is the third volume of the book series of Shrine Defenders that has published by Revayat Fath Publications in order to describe part of life of people who went to Syria to defend shrine of Hazrat Zeinab (AS) and Syrian, and were martyred. The book narrates life of martyr Hemed Javani. He was born in 1990 that two times went to Syria and wounded in his hands and eyes due to exploding cannonball, went into a Coma and finally was martyred.

It Is Quoted in the Form of Mohammad Torabi

Notes on Developments of Army 10 of Seyed Al Shohada

"The Saved Men" includes memories that are narrated by Seyyed Mohammad AbuTorabi. In 1995, he accepted in PhD test of the National Defense University for Strategic Sciences and two years later graduated from the university. In 2014, after 34 years, while at the Command and General Staff School of Imam Hussein (AS) University he was engaged in compiling and transmitting his experiences, was retired.
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Attack on Halabcheh narrated

With wet saliva, we are having the lunch which that loving Isfahani man gave us from the back of his van when he said goodbye in the city entrance. Adaspolo [lentils with rice] with yoghurt! We were just started having it when the plane dives, we go down and shelter behind the runnel, and a few moments later, when the plane raises up, we also raise our heads, and while eating, we see the high sides ...
Part of memoirs of Seyed Hadi Khamenei

The Arab People Committee

Another event that happened in Khuzestan Province and I followed up was the Arab People Committee. One day, we were informed that the Arabs had set up a committee special for themselves. At that time, I had less information about the Arab People , but knew well that dividing the people into Arab and non-Arab was a harmful measure.
Book Review

Kak-e Khak

The book “Kak-e Khak” is the narration of Mohammad Reza Ahmadi (Haj Habib), a commander in Kurdistan fronts. It has been published by Sarv-e Sorkh Publications in 500 copies in spring of 1400 (2022) and in 574 pages. Fatemeh Ghanbari has edited the book and the interview was conducted with the cooperation of Hossein Zahmatkesh.

Is oral history the words of people who have not been seen?

Some are of the view that oral history is useful because it is the words of people who have not been seen. It is meant by people who have not been seen, those who have not had any title or position. If we look at oral history from this point of view, it will be objected why the oral memories of famous people such as revolutionary leaders or war commanders are compiled.