Avicenna Cultural and Scientific Foundation

Avicenna Cultural and Scientific Foundation

Avicenna Scientific and Cultural Foundation
Formation	January 26, 2005
Founded at	Iran
Location	Hamedan, Iran Paris, France
Coordinates	34.79141922016674°N 48.5132837173412°E / 34.79141922016674; 48.5132837173412
Website	www.buali.ir/en/home

Avicenna Scientific and Cultural Foundation (Persian: بنیاد علمی و فرهنگی بوعلی‌سینا, English: Bu Ali Sina Scientific and Cultural Foundation) is a non-profit non-governmental institution whose focus is on the life and works of the Persian polymath Abū ʿAlī al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAbd Allāh ibn Al-Hasan ibn Ali ibn Sīnā (Avicenna or Ibn Sina).[1] The foundation showcases his character and work, honoring his universal position, encouraging national and international researchers to produce distinguished works, as well as enhancing cultural and scientific activities.[2][3]

The president of the foundation

The president of the foundation holds the highest-ranking executive post and is elected by the board of trustees as well as the order of the board of trustees' secretary for a four-year term, which can be renewed for another term.

See also

• Avicenna
• Avicenna Mausoleum
• Philosopher
• Physician

References

1. "اساسنامه بنیاد علمی و فرهنگی بوعلی سینا". Islamic Parliament Research Center. Archived from the original on 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
2. Bu-Ali Sina Scientific and Cultural Foundation. "Articles of Association of Avicenna Cultural and Scientific Foundation". buali.ir. Archived from the original on 2016-08-08. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
3. "Iran holds conference on ancient philosopher Avicenna". www.iran-daily.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.

External links

• Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance (Iran)