This conference coincides with the forthcoming exhibition Forgotten Empire: the World of Ancient Persia which will also be held at the British Museum (8 September 2005 - 8 January 2006) 29 September - 1 October 2005
An unprecedented live concert with various musicians and artists from all over the realm of Islam including performers from Iran will showcase some of the very best liturgical songs, devotional chanting and sacred music.
Dr Seyed Mohammad Hossein Adeli, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Britain will be delivering a lecture on Iranian foreign policy at Chatham House in London