Iran Starts Winter with Heavy Snow
In the first days of winter, several Iranian provinces were covered with snow, and many schools were shut down in such provinces as Ardabil, East Azarbaijan, Zanjan, and Kordestan in Northwestern and Western Iran.
Tehran Hosts Exhibition of Handicraft for Wives of Foreign Ambassadors
An exhibition of Iranian handicraft for foreign ambassadors’ wives was kicked off in Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) in Tehran.
Foreign Tourists in Iranian Traditional Medicine Centres
Iran intends to present its traditional medicine to the world by founding specialized health centres.
Water Hyacinth, Threat to Iranian Freshwater Resources
The conditions of Iranian wetlands are suitable for the growth of water hyacinth, an invasive species which puts the environment at serious risk.
Iranian People Preparing to Celebrate Longest Night of the Year
The winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year or the longest night of the year, is known as ‘Yalda Night’ and is annually celebrated by Iranian people across the world based on an ancient tradition.
Wedding Ceremonies of Iranian Turkmens
Turkmen people of Iran, most of whom live in northeastern province of Golestan, observe special traditions in their wedding ceremonies.
Foreign Tourists Visiting Iran’s Kashan
Kashan is a city in Isfahan Province, central Iran. With an approximate population of 300,000, the small city attracts thousands of Iranian and foreign tourists each year.
Iran Has a High Capacity to Develop Halal Tourism
An Iranian official says the infrastructures of tourism in Iran are consonant with halal tourism, and thus the country should develop its marketing to see this industry flourish.
Man of Nature: An Engineer Who Takes Care of Animals with His Family Members
A prominent Iranian engineer has established a park for animal care and protection.
Iranian Descendants in Tanzanian Town
The inhabitants of “Kaole”, a small town in Tanzania, insist that they are descendants of Iranian Balochi soldiers who came to the region in 18th century.
Iran Has High Potential in Health Tourism: Minister
Iran’s Health Ministry says the country is a well-known medical tourism destination in the Middle East, but its great potentials have yet to be exploited.
Soil of Iran’s Hormuz Island Smuggled Abroad: Environment Chief
Head of Iran’s Department of Environment has confirmed the allegations about the illegal export of soil from Hormuz Island, southern Iran.
Special Tour of Tehran for Blind People
A programme is underway in Iran’s capital in which people can share their experiences of visiting Tehran’s tourist attractions with the blind through voice messages.
Autumn in Northern Iranian City of Behshahr
Behshahr is a city in Mazandaran province, north of Iran. It is located on the coast of the Caspian Sea, north of Alborz Mountains.
Autumn Snow in Gilan Province
Gilan province, with mostly mountainous, green and forested areas, is located in the north of Iran and lies along the Caspian Sea. It is beautiful all year round, especially in autumn.
Deserts Should Be Protected as Much as Oilfields: MP
An Iranian Parliament Member says desert is also part of the country’s natural resources and needs as much protection as oil and gas resources.
Iran Among 2017 Must-Visits
Iran has been recommended as a top travel destination for 2017 as the country takes steps to ease visa rules for foreign tourists.
Saint Stepanos Monastery in Northwestern Iran
The St. Stepanos Monastery, located about 11 km northwest of Jolfa in East Azerbaijan Province, is the second most important Armenian monastery in Iran.
Iranian-Islamic Traditional Medicine, Probably the Only Cure for Trump’s Illness
An Iranian professor believes that Iranian-Islamic medicine offers a way to cure vitiligo, a condition Donald Trump is suffering from.
License Plates for Camels in Southern Iran!
Based on a new law in southern Iran, camel owners are obliged to install registration plates on their animals so that they can be identified in case of being involved in car accidents.
Iran’s 1st Oil Museum to Open Up in Abadan by December 20
An Iranian oil official says Iran's first Petroleum Museum will be opened in Abadan, southwest of Iran, by December 20.
United States Is a Major Destination of Iran’s Handwoven Carpets
An Iranian businessman says that Americans purchase 10% of handmade carpets exported by Iran.
Persian New Year Re-Inscribed as UNESCO Cultural Heritage
Nowruz, the tradition of Persian New Year, was re-inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage after revisions were made to its previous inscription.
The Richest Russian Woman Visits Iran
Yelena Baturina has recently travelled to Iranian holy city of Mashhad and visited the shrine of Imam Reza.
Iran’s Lavash Bread Inscribed at UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscribed Iran’s lavash (flatbread) in the list of its intangible cultural heritage.