Tour of the Mar'ashi Library, Qom, Iran

Fellowship of Reconciliation delegates from the U.S. toured the Mar'ashi Library in Iran's religious center, Qom, guided by Dr. Awsati, curator. He shows many of the rare handwritten books and manuscripts that the library is famous for, and the book restoration facility. Delegates conversed with the son of the library's founder, Dr. Mahmood Mar'ashi. The tour was filmed in Iran in March, 2007. The life and sacrifices of the library founder is described as well as his dedication to the collection. Handwritten and rare manuscripts that range in age from 1300 years old to the present day are shown. The 45 minute DVD may be purchased for $45 from Off Center Video
1300 A Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709. OffCenterVideo@aol.com.

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