Shiraz
, Shiraz has a population of 1,700,665 the majority of whom are Persian. Most of the population of Shiraz are Muslims. Shiraz also was home to a 20,000-strong Jewish community, although most emigrated to the United States and Israel in the latter half of the 20th century. Along with Tehran and Esfahan, Shiraz is one of the handful of Iranian cities with a sizable Jewish population, and more than one active synagogue. Though officially Muslims, many Shirazis privately practice Zoroastrianism or at least hold it in high regard.
Islamic Azad University, Shiraz Branch
Islamic Azad University of Shiraz () is a private university located in Shiraz, Iran. It is a part of private chain of universities in Iran called the Islamic Azad Universities.
The Islamic Azad University of Shiraz was established in 1987 and it is the biggest Private University in southern part of Iran.
The Islamic Azad University of Shiraz was the first in offering many new and different degrees. This university was the first in the southern part of Iran to offers a degree in Industrial Engineering . The Faculty of Art and Architecture of the university was also the first among other universities in Shiraz in offering a degree in Architecture, Music and Theater studies .
The Islamic Azad University is divided into different zones. The Shiraz branch is in the Zone One ().