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Iran Denies Receiving Saudi Invitation for Hajj Talks

Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Hamid Mohammadi denied reports that Saudi Arabia has invited the Islamic Republic’s delegation to discuss resumption of Hajj pilgrimages by Iranians.

Iranian MMA Fighter Finishes Second at Rizin World Grand Prix

Amir Aliakbari from Iran lost to Mirko Filipović from Croatia in the Rizin World Grand Prix on Saturday.

Stop Excessive Use of Groundwater: Iranian Minister

Iran’s Energy Minister says the country will run out of groundwater if people continue using it excessively.

77-Year-Old Collector Has over 8,000 Coloured Pencils

With 8,108 coloured pencils, an Iranian man is likely to be the world’s top pencil collector.

Iranian Officials Pay Visit to Homeless People Who Lived inside Graves

Following the widespread reactions made to a recent report about a number of homeless junkies living inside graves in a cemetery near Tehran, a number of Iranian officials have paid separate visits to these drug addicts, who are now transferred to a rehab centre.

Senior Iranian MP Meets Prominent Christian Musician ahead of New Year’s Eve

A senior Iranian lawmaker paid a visit to the house of Loris Tjeknavorian, a prominent Iranian Armenian composer and conductor, ahead of the New Christian Year.

Sadeqzadeh Named New ‘Pahlavan’ of Iran

Iranian wrestler Jaber Sadeqzadeh was crowned the title ‘Pahlavan [champion] of Iran’ thanks to his outstanding performance at the National Senior Pahlavani Wrestling Championship.

Saudi Arabia Invites Iran to Discuss Resumption of Hajj Pilgrimage: Report

Reports say Saudi Arabia has invited Iran to discuss the resumption of Hajj pilgrimages by Iranians, a process that has been halted over a litany of Hajj-time disasters and moves by Riyadh impeding the performance of the Islamic ritual by Iranians.

Iranian Man Cycles around World in His 60s

A 62-year-old Iranian man has started travelling around the world using his bicycle.

Newly-Developed Touchscreen Helps Blind People Read Digital Content Faster

Iranian researchers have designed a touchscreen that transforms digital texts to braille using a new method, helping blind people have a better access to digital information.

Homeless Junkies Living inside Graves Draw Widespread Reactions in Iran

A recent news report about dozens of homeless drug users living inside graves in a cemetery near Tehran received numerous reactions by Iranian people and celebrities, including the Oscar-winning filmmaker Asghar Farhadi who wrote an open letter to President in reaction to the report.

Iranian Charity Helping Poor Christians during Christmas

While Christians are celebrating Christmas and the New Year throughout the world, an Iranian charity has been raising funds to provide aid packages for poor Armenians living in Iran.

New Version of Medical Book by Rhazes Found in Austria

Iranian attaché in Austria announced that a Latin version of Kitab Al-Mansuri, a medical book by Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi, the famous Iranian polymath of Middle Age, has been discovered in the European country’s National Library.

Iran to Buy Electric Bus from Belarus: Official

Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Vladimir Semashko said the European country plans to sell electric buses to Iran.

ISIS Says Santa Claus Is a Red Devil!

The ISIS terrorist group has called Santa Claus “the Red Devil” and declared that it is a sin to imitate him.

Muslim Citizens Join Only Christian Family in the Town on Christmas

The only Christian family of Abadan, a city in southwestern Iran, enjoyed the companionship of their Muslim fellow citizens during the Christmas Day.

Iran Is the Only Haven for Muslim People: Leader’s Advisor

A senior adviser to Iran’s Leader Ali Akbar Velayati regretted that Islamic countries suffer from a lack of efficient politicians and security, and called Iran the only safe haven for Muslim people.

Christmas, A Manifestation of Inter-Religious Coexistence in Iran

Iranian people’s happiness with their participation in a traditional ceremony, irrespective of their religious beliefs, has played a major role in helping Christmas business thrive in Iran during the days leading to Christian New Year.

Iran’s Proposal for Muslim Women’s Singlet Accepted by United World Wrestling

The United World Wrestling has accepted the proposal submitted by Iran’s Wrestling Federation about a new style for female wrestlers.

Christians in Liberated Aleppo Celebrate Christmas under Giant Tree (+Video)

Christians in Syria’s Aleppo celebrated under a giant Christmas tree lit up for the first time in five years, hailing what many described as the return of peace to a city that came back under full government control last week.

Iran, an Oasis of Peace Where Christians Are Living in Full Security: Archbishop of Tehran

The Chaldean Catholic Archbishop of Tehran Ramzi Garmou hailed Iran’s peace and security in a region engulfed by war and insecurity, saying that Christians have a peaceful life in the country.

Christians in Tehran Go Shopping on Christmas

There are a number of streets and neighbourhoods in the Iranian capital where Christians, mostly Armenians and Assyrians, are in the majority. Christians, and even Muslims, annually go shopping on these streets ahead of new Christian year.

Iran’s FM Wishes Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message wished a happy Christmas for Christian people in the world and a peaceful 2017.

Christmas Celebrations Banned in Brunei

The sultanate of Brunei has banned public celebrations of Christmas, the birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ, and those who violate the law may be jailed for up to 5 years.

Russian Plane Crashes in Black Sea with 92 People on Board

Russian Defence Ministry spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov said Sunday that a total of 92 people were on board of a Tu-154 plane that crashed in the Black Sea.

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