Commemoration of Amir Kabir’s Martyrdom

On the occasion of January 10, marking the anniversary of the martyrdom of Mirza Taqi Khan Farahani — known as Amir Kabir — the Secretariat of the First International Congress of Vaccine and Vaccination (ICVV) honors the memory of this prominent figure in Iranian history.

Amir Kabir is widely recognized as a pioneering reformist whose initiatives laid the foundation for modern scientific and educational structures in Iran. The establishment of Dar ul-Funun, the country’s first modern educational institution, stands as one of his most enduring legacies and played a pivotal role in shaping the early framework of organized scientific development.

This occasion serves as a reminder of the enduring value of science, education, structural reform, and national capacity building — principles that remain essential to advancing research, innovation, and scientific progress in fields such as vaccinology.

"The ICVV Secretariat commemorates this day by emphasizing the strategic importance of scientific advancement and education as cornerstones of national development."