Czech artists to hold charity concert to aid Iran quake-hit people

The concert will be held Monday in Niavaran Cultural Center north of Tehran.

The cimbalom is a type of chordophone composed of a large, trapezoidal box with metal strings stretched across its top. It is a musical instrument commonly found in the group of Central-Eastern European nations and cultures, namely contemporary Hungary, Croatia, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine, Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake shook the western province of Kermanshah and the regions bordering Iraq on Nov 12. The quake was felt in some neighboring countries as well.

Based on the latest statistics, at least 436 people have been killed and over 10,000 injured in quake-stricken areas in Iran.

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