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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.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 6
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iran newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Why German FM Came to Tehran Once Again?
The recent visit of German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Iran is important both to us and to the European country’s regional policy. A...
Iran-Europe Ties: Past, Present, and Future
Seyyed Hossein Mousavian, a former official at Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) and an ex-member of Iran’s nuclear negotiating team, has spoken about the efforts made by different Iranian administrations within the past decades to enhance the country’s ties with Europe, and the requirements for having sustainable ties with the European Union.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 4
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iran newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
“I Didn’t Imagine Iran Being Open-Minded to This Extent”
“I have read Ayatollah Khamenei's letter to western youth, and that's exactly why I'm in Iran at the moment. I want to draw the...
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 3
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iran newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Rafsanjani’s Controversial Remarks on Iran’s Elections Cause a Stir
On February 1, the former Iranian president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani directed harsh criticism at the country’s Guardian Council. He made his remarks in...
One Telegram Message Brings 50 People to Hospital
A family member of a patient who was in need of a blood donation in Babol Hospital attracted 50 people with a single Telegram message.
7,000 Year-old Female Body Found in Tehran is Infected
Experts at the Health Faculty of the Tehran University of Medical Sciences have carried out a scientific examination of the remains of a 7,000...
More Than 1,500 Shisha Pipes Destroyed
In a symbolic gesture in the Kurdish city of Sanandaj in western Iran, 1,500 shisha pipes – also known as water or hubble-bubble pipes...
The Reason behind the US Flags in Tehran Revealed
The raising of the Stars and Stripes next to an Iranian flag in a major street in Tehran has caught the attention of many,...
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 2
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iran newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Chitgar – The Largest Artificial Lake in Iran
The lake of Chitgar is one of the latest tourist attractions in Tehran, Iran. The lake is surrounded by an outdoor resort, one which...
Addicts Who Became Flower Farmers
The Deputy Governor General of the northern province of Mazandaran says that high-risk addicts, after recovering at a rehabilitation center, are now working as...
300 Dogs in the Arms of Kindness and Support
Nearly 300 homeless and ownerless dogs are being looked after by Sar Animal Support Centre in Zanjan.
Doha to Dump Gas in India
The price war, along with the share of the global oil market which has caused the current oil price slump, is now affecting the...
Germany, Japan Propose Investment in Iranian Petrochemical Projects
Germany's Linde Group and Japan's Mitsui have said that they are planning to jointly invest $4bn in a number of petrochemical projects in Iran, an official said.
After the Wall of Kindness: The Green Wall
After the success of the Wall of Kindness in Iran, the Green Wall has been initiated in northern city of Talesh, Gilan Province to...
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 1
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iran newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Sadé festival in Kerman, Yazd
Sade festival is celebrated 40 days after winter solstice in Iran. The festival is observed by Iranian Zoroastrians to celebrate the emergence of fire.
The festival...
The Last Wish
Abbas Abdullahzadeh, a 12-year-old suffering from cancerous neuroblastoma, has a single wish – he wants to be a policeman. Ahvaz Police Force, in combination...
Fish and Cat – Chicago’s Critics Choice, 2015
Fish and Cat, directed by Shahram Mokri, was screened in different US states in 2015, in film screening sessions with the collaboration of the...
Clever answer by an Iraqi female Parliamentarian to Saudi diplomat
A female Iraqi Parliamentarian responding to a comment by Saudi ambassador to Baghdad about democracy said the last time Saudis took part in an...
Banking relations between Iran and Turkey go back to normal
Iran's Ambassadorto Turkey Ali-Reza Bigdeli announced banking relations between the two countries go back to normal and Bank Mellat will resume its operations in...
