Construction of the 'Sepehr Mehrgan' Library in Qazvin Begins

Implementation of the 'Sepehr Mehrgan' Library began in Mehrgan with the presence of provincial officials and the support of a benevolent donor, aiming to develop cultural infrastructure and promote a culture of reading.

According to Ambassador Arjan from Qazvin; Monday morning coincides with the day of commemorating Hafez and preserving Persian poetry and literature; The executive operation of Sepehr Mehrgan Library was held in the form of the Mehrgan Cultural and Art Complex library section, with the presence of the General Director Irshad Qazvin, Deputy General Administration, Hojjat al-Islam and Al-Moslemin Mahdavi Imam Juma of Alborz City, Fermandar Ghasemi and a group of provincial and city officials.

This cultural project is implemented with the participation of a well-intentioned benefactor and with the aim of providing a suitable space for reading, reading and easier access of citizens to written resources; A valuable action that can be an effective step in strengthening Mehrgan's cultural infrastructure and expanding learning and knowledge opportunities for citizens.

In this project, out of the total area of 4,500 square meters of the cultural and artistic complex of Mehrgan, a land with an area of 1,500 square meters has been allocated for the construction of the Sepehr Mehrgan library.

This library will be built with an area of 800 square meters and on one floor, and with a credit amounting to 45 billion tomans, it will be a host for those who are interested in books and reading, with the efforts of a well-intentioned charity and with an expected implementation period of 24 months.

The need to strengthen cultural foundations in Mehrgan urban area

"Ali Houshmand", General Director of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Qazvin province, on the sidelines of the launching ceremony of this cultural and artistic project, while congratulating Hafez on the day of commemorating Hafez and preserving Persian poetry and literature, said: "With the aim of strengthening the cultural infrastructure and increasing citizens' access to study spaces, today we are witnessing the start of the implementation of the construction of a public library in Mehrgan urban area.

Referring to the benevolent identity of this cultural project, he added: the structure of this complex will be 100% benevolent, and one of the well-known benefactors of the province from the respected medical community and the family of the martyrs, based on his humanitarian mission and social commitment, has taken responsibility for the financing of this project.

Houshmand said: This benevolence has undertaken the construction of the mentioned library with an investment of 450 billion Rials to take an effective and lasting step in the path of awareness growth, excellence of thought and elimination of cultural deprivations in this new region.

Explaining the role of the public sector in facilitating this public benefit action, this official clarified: The area and land needed for this project were provided from the government land that was handed over by the General Directorate of Roads and Urban Development to the General Directorate of Islamic Culture and Guidance, so the government also plays an effective role in synergizing with benefactors and realizing this lasting service by allocating land in a timely manner.

Regarding the technical and construction characteristics of this construction plan, Houshman said: The cultural and artistic complex under construction in Mehrgan will be built on a land of 4,000 square meters, and its public library will be built on a land of 800 square meters. According to the approved preliminary designs, its structure is planned to be 2 or 3 floors, and the current final design has been placed in a 2-floor building format and conforms to the modern standards of public libraries.

Director General of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Qazvin province, referring to the timing of the project, said: With the planning and interaction between the executive bodies and the respected charity, we are trying to complete this public benefit project within a year and in the shortest possible time it will be available to the youth, teenagers and culture-loving residents of Mehrgan.

In the end, by emphasizing the necessity of strengthening the cultural foundations in this population center, Houshman reminded: Mehrgan urban area needs double attention in terms of population concentration and specific demographic characteristics, and strengthening its public infrastructure, especially in the book and study sector, is considered one of the fundamental requirements to reduce social damage and healthy bio-cultural formation.

The cultural infrastructure of Muhammadiyah should be strengthened

Hojjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin "Masoud Mahdavi", Imam of Friday Muhammadiyah, stated in this ceremony: The leader of the martyr always emphasized the importance of books and reading books, and benefactors should also actively participate in this direction, which is one of the main demands of the system.

Referring to the change in the society's ecosystem in the current era, he added: Unfortunately, in the current situation, our society has been severely affected by the virtual space, and this space has replaced reading and reading to some extent; While the path and emphasis of the wise leader of the revolution has always been based on preserving and strengthening the good tradition of studying among members of the society.

Mahdavi, while appreciating the benefactors for intelligently choosing Mehrgan region for the construction of this cultural complex, said: charitable action in such areas that are thirsty for cultural spaces is very valuable and appreciated.

Imam Juma Mohammadiyeh noted: Our serious demand is that with the cooperation of benefactors and responsible institutions, the implementation of this project should be planned and managed in such a way that the people of Mehrgan region can benefit from the services of this library and cultural complex within a year.

People's participation with the government can open the knots of development

Arslan Ghasemi, governor of Alborz, said: Mehrgan region, as one of the main population centers in Qazvin province, needs special attention to educational and cultural infrastructures in order to create a balance between physical development and the growth of biological indicators.

Referring to the follow-ups to remove the implementation obstacles of this project, he added: With the effective synergy that was formed between the Mohammadiyeh Municipality, the General Department of Culture and Islamic Guidance and the goodwill of this project, fortunately we witnessed that the process of starting the work of this complex was not delayed and in this regard, the necessary coordination was made with the General Department of Roads and Urban Development so that there are no legal or administrative obstacles to the progress of the project, so that all the platforms are provided for the quick construction of this complex.

This official pointed out: The construction of this cultural complex with the efforts of good intentions has a clear message for the society and that the participation of the people alongside the government can open the knots of development and we hope that this complex will be a hangout for the cultural and artistic activities of the youth of Mehrgan, the source of good and blessing and the promotion of social vitality in this densely populated area.