The start of the new academic year in Tehran was marked by a joint press conference held by Abdolmahtab Mohammadkhani, spokesperson for Tehran Municipality, Mehdi Amiri, director of citizen education at the municipality, and Hojjatoleslam Alireza Shirnezhad, head of the religious activities center of the municipality. This conference took place on Wednesday, September 25, 1405, focusing on urban management preparations for the reopening of schools under the slogan 'Hello to the Future'.
Municipality Preparations for School Reopening
In this meeting, Abdolmahtab Mohammadkhani commemorated the Sacred Defense Week and the beginning of the new academic year, referring to the various actions taken by Tehran Municipality in cultural, social, transportation, and urban planning areas to facilitate the reopening of schools. He stated: 'The special headquarters for the start of the academic year begins its activities well before the reopening of schools, with its secretariat being the cultural and social deputy, which manages actions in this area.'
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Formation of Shahid Arman Headquarters to Support Schools
Hojjatoleslam Alireza Shirnezhad also announced the establishment of the 'Shahid Arman Headquarters' at Tehran Municipality. The goal of this headquarters is to align and direct popular movements to support schools throughout the academic year. He added: '722 mosques in 352 neighborhoods of Tehran will participate with the support of Tehran Municipality to assist over 800 schools in software, educational, and cultural programs.'
Shirnezhad explained the planned programs for the academic year, stating that over 86 sub-programs have been designed in various identity and social sectors to facilitate collaboration with schools. This cooperation will also include camps and cultural and educational programs, which, based on last year's experience, can help improve students' educational status.
The head of the religious activities center of Tehran Municipality stated: 'Last year, good programs were held for students, one of which was a retreat program attended by 65,000 students. This year, with maximum participation and support for schools, we aim to start the academic year with enthusiasm.'
Finally, Hojjatoleslam Shirnezhad announced the municipality's readiness to assist in organizing a lively celebration at the beginning of the new academic year, saying: 'Schools can utilize the capacity of surrounding mosques to implement various programs such as choirs and beautification of the school environment.'
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