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“Chador Shab” Weaving in Northern Iranian Village

Qassemabad village in Roodsar County, Gilan Province, is internationally known for its traditional costumes. However, the Chador Shab, a kind of homemade outer garment for women, is also woven by female weavers in this region.

2nd National Turkmen Horse Festival

The Second National Turkmen Horse Festival was held in Bojnourd, North Khorasan province, on Monday May 30. The festival celebrates equine breeders and traditional...

The Nomads of Arasbaran

Arasbaran, a beautiful region of East Azerbaijan province, is seasonally home to about 23,500 nomads. They have preserved their traditional lifestyles, moving from one place to another in different seasons. In summer, they graze their livestock in the heights of the Arasbaran hills, moving down to the banks of the Aras River in winter.

Austrian Students to Learn Traditional Medicine in Iran

Austrian students will come to Iran in the next few weeks to learn about traditional medical practices at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, an official at the Traditional Medicine Faculty of the Ministry of Health said on Sunday May 29.

5th Festival of Traditional Games in Marivan

The fifth edition of the International Festival of Traditional and Local Games was held on Thursday May 26 near Lake Zarivar in Marivan, Kurdistan...

India Highlights Cultural Bonds with Iran

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi hailed the historic, strong cultural bonds with Iran, describing a conference on Iranian and Indian culture as being a counteraction to extremism in both nations.

Stained-Glass Museum in Tehran

A museum displaying stained-glass windows has been set up in a historical house in Tehran on Sa’adi Street.

Food as Recreation in Tehran: Study

A university professor in behavioural sciences said that 65% of people considered eating to be a recreation, according to a study carried out in 2015 across Tehran.

Iran Commemorates World Day for Cultural Diversity

In a ceremony held in Tehran’s historical Niavaran Palace on Wednesday, Iran celebrated the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, which is annually marked on May 21.

New Pahlavani Wrestling Federation Appoints Iranian as Caretaker, Tehran as HQ

Alireza Rezaei from Iran has been appointed as caretaker of the International Pahlavani Wrestling Federation, it was announced on Monday May 9.

Local Games Festival in North Khorasan

The northeastern city of Bojnord, in North Khorasan Province, hosts a festival games and music to mark Eid-al-Mab'ath (the day that Muhammad (S) was...

Camel Racing in Central Iran’s Khara Desert

The 6th Camel Racing Competition was recently held in the Khara desert, in Iran’s central province of Isfahan. Camels can run at speeds up...

Many Iranian Sites on UNESCO Waiting List

Head of Iran’s National Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Saadollah Nasiri Qidari said that many Iranian historical and natural sites will have to wait for the next four or even five decades to be registered by the organization.

No Men in the Village during Varf Chal: Locals Mark 600-Year-Old Ceremony

Every spring, people in Ab-e Ask, a village near the city of Amol in the northern province of Mazandaran, host a 600-year-old ceremony called "Varf Chal", literally translated as "snow storing".

Jannati: Establishing Persian Gulf Foundation is Historical Necessity

Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister Ali Jannati said that the establishment of the Persian Gulf Foundation in Bandar Abbas is a historic necessity.

Unbeatable “Buddy’s” Fish Kebabs

The fish kebabs are covered with onion and tomatoes. The smell wafts across the lake. The food in this part of the world is unbeatable.

Iran to pay tribute to Persian poet Attar

Several organizations nationwide will commemorate the birth anniversary of the 13th-century Persian poet Farideddin Attar Neishabouri, known as Attar, today.

The Best Type of Cooking Dishes, According to Traditional Medicine

A PhD student of Traditional Medicine in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences described the viewpoint of traditional medicine on the best dishes to use for cooking.

How Trees Show their Joy

In recent days, with spring arriving in full force, the Beautification Department of Tehran’s Municipality has displayed “trees of happiness” in the capital’s main...

“Nowruz Remains Eternal in the Course of History”

The Iranian author of Nowruz in the Four Corners of the World, Dariush Mohajer, pointed to the influence of Nowruz around the world, in regions like the south of Algeria, Western China and Ethiopia.

Nowruz Celebration in Western Iranian City of Marivan

Kurdish people hold special rituals to celebrate Nowruz, the ancient Persian festival of New Year which coincides the beginning of spring.

Iran in Photos: Nowruz Celebration in Shiraz

Iranians gathered in Hafezieh, tomb of Hafez, to celebrate the Nowruz on Sunday in Shiraz. The following images have been released by Mehr News Agency:    

Street Performances Herald the Persian New Year

Haji Firouz is a traditional Persian character who appears in the streets, sings and dances during the days leading to Nowruz.

Persian Celebrations Not Derived From Any Specific Religion

None of the major Persian celebrations is taken from any specific religion’s dogma.

Love, Mysticism, Dance and Sama in an Ancient Ritual to the Antiquity of Persia

Ouraman Takht, a small town with a population of 2,000, lies near the city of Sarvabad in Kurdistan Province. It is known for its history, and for its Pir Shalyar ceremonies. Ouraman seems to be as old as time itself – documented sources date it back more than 1,300 years. Based on locals’ claims, the ceremony has been performed for nearly 900 years.

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