Supporting Preservation, Transmission & Instruction of Persian Language & Culture

EBay's Omidyar works for philanthropy

Art Exhibit by Shahla Arbabi, Opening Reception is on January 8th, 2012

Third Biennial Ehsan Yarshater Lecture Series

On the Explanation of Chess and Backgammon

The Institute would like to congratulate to our new fellows for their exemplary accomplishments in promoting Persian Culture.

It is with deep regret that we bring to friends of Persian Culture and Studies the sad news of passing of Dr. Hossein Ziai

Louvre Museum to Create Elahé Mir-Djalali Omidyar Fund to Underwrite New Program

Roshan director Pierre Omidyar, and his wife Pam, have been awarded the 2011 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy