Pre-Nowruz Festival of Coloured Eggs Underway in Tehran

A festival of coloured eggs is underway in the Iranian capital of Tehran as part of Baharestan 98 event which is held on the eve of the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, with the participation of 450 artists at 10 sites.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Grand Mosque of Farah Abad

The Grand Mosque of Farah Abad in Sari, Mazandaran province, is part of Farah Abad historical complex built at the time of Shah Abbas Safavi (In around 1791).

City Art Rejuvenates Tehran in Lead-up to Persian New Year

An annual arts event has opened in the Iranian capital, Tehran, to welcome the Persian New Year Nowruz, which is just days away.

Foreign Diplomats, Delegates Plant Saplings in Tehran

A group of foreign ambassadors and diplomatic delegates on Sunday planted saplings in Tehran's Book Garden to mark the National Week of Natural Resources.

Iran’s Beauties in Winter: Khor Khor Waterfall

Khor Khor waterfall is located 22 kilometres south of Salmas, a city in West Azarbaijan province in northwestern Iran.

Iranians on Shopping Sprees in Run-up to New Year

Iranian people from all walks of life are going on shopping sprees as the Persian New Year is around the corner.

Fajr Festival Showcases Conceptual Ceramic Art

A variety of statues and conceptual ceramics have been displayed at the 11th edition of Fajr Festival in Tehran.

Over 150 Illustrations, Cartoons on Display in Fajr Visual Arts Festival

The 11th edition of Fajr Visual Arts Festival is underway in Iran showcasing 82 illustrations and 74 caricatures and cartoons by 61 artists from across the country.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Rocky Mosque of Azarshahr

Azarshahr Mosque, located in East Azarbaijan province in north-western Iran, is one of the unique structures of Iran which annually attracts thousands of visitors to the region.

Tehran Citizens Share Joy of Bike Riding Together

A large number of Tehran citizens joined on Friday to attend a public gathering of bicyclists organized by the Municipality of District 3.            

Iran’s Beauties in Winter: Nature of North Khorasan

North Khorasan is one of the provinces of Iran that has turned into an ideal region for mountaineering and eco-tourism all year round with its beautiful nature and pleasant climate.

Snow Sculpture Festivals Held in Iran’s Tabriz, Ardabil

People in the cities of Ardabil and Tabriz in north-western Iran attended snowman and snow sculpture festivals on Sunday, creating beautiful sculptures using the heavy snow that blanketed the two cities during the past week.

Iran’s Beauties in Winter: Suli Waterfall in Azarbaijan

Iran’s West Azarbaijan province, with a beautiful and virgin nature and various waterfalls, is a destination for many tourists and nature lovers throughout different seasons of the year.

Tajabad Caravanserai; Unique Structure in Iran’s Hamadan

Tajabad Caravanserai, one of the rarest circular caravanserais of Iran, is located in the village of Tajabad in western Hamadan province.

Millions of Iranians Attend Rallies Marking 40th Revolution Anniversary

Iranian people from all walks of life poured into streets on Monday to attend nationwide rallies to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution’s victory, known as Bahman 22nd in Iran.

Fajr Visual Art Exhibition Displaying Post-1979 Iranian Art

Art pieces from various Iranian artists have been put on display in an exhibition in Tehran with the main theme of the Islamic Revolution and the Sacred Defence.

Splendid Beauty of Martian Mountains in Southestern Iran

The port city of Chabahar in south-eastern Iran is home to mountains which are called Martian by locals thanks to their strange looks.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Chahkouh Canyon

Qeshm Island in southern Iran has dazzling tourist attractions that can blow visitors away.

Iranian Woman Holds Painting Exhibition Inspired by Prague Sculptures

An Iranian woman has held an exhibition of paintings combining Iranian and East European art, which are inspired by statues in the Czech capital Prague.

Imam Khomeini’s House Turns Khomein into Tourism Hub

The historical house of Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, in the central Iranian city of Khomein in Markazi province, has turned his hometown into a major attraction for tourists.

Asalem to Khalkhal Road; Most Beautiful Route in Iran

Asalem is a city and capital of Asalem District, in Talesh County of Iranian Gilan Province. This region has a special climate. The forests and plains of this mountainous region are covered with snow during winter to make very beautiful scenes.

Iranian Handicrafts: Zaribafi; Local Art of Southern Iran

Zaribafi is a local handicraft representing the Iranian art.

Migrant Kazakhs Hold Traditional Weddings in Northern Iran

Wedding ceremony of the Kazakhs residing in Iran’s Bandar Torkaman, northern Golestan province is held for two days in a completely traditional way.

Iran’s Bojnord Pardisan Park Home to Diverse Animal Species

Pardisan Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iran’s North Khorasan province in an area of 350 hectares in which there are diverse animal species.

Tomato Harvest Begins in Southern Iran

Hormozgan province in south of Iran these days provides most of the country's tomatoes, and the largest part is produced in Parsian county in the west of the country.

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