Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Tarik-Darreh Ski Resort

Alvand or Tarik-Darreh ski resort, located 10 kilometres southwest of Ganj-Nameh road, Hamadan, is among the most popular Iranian pistes.

Slacklining Turning into Popular Sport in Iran

Slacklining, which refers to the act of walking or balancing along a suspended length of flat webbing that is tensioned between two anchors, is gaining great popularity among Iranian youths.

Tehran, Lahijan Host Snow Sculpture Festivals

The Iranian capital of Tehran and the city of Lahijan in Gilan province have played host to celebrations of ice artworks created by citizens during the recent snowy days.

Photos of Tehran Blanketed in Heavy Snow

The first heavy snowfall in Tehran and nearby provinces, which started on Saturday night, has painted the capital in white.

Fajr Festival of Handicrafts, Traditional Arts Underway in Tehran

The second edition of the Fajr International Handicrafts and Traditional Arts Festival is open to visitors in the Iranian capital Tehran.

Iranian City of Khalkhal Blanketed in Snow

The city of Khalkhal in Iran’s northwestern Ardabil province is covered with snow while many other parts of Iran are spending an unprecedentedly dry winter.

Vank Cathedral to Be Registered as Iranian World Heritage

After registering three churches in the World Heritage List, Iran is trying to add other Armenian cathedrals like Isfahan's "Vank" to this list.

Beautiful Sky of Iran’s Oroumiyeh at Nights

The beauties of the sky at nights are more visible in dark areas which are far from urban pollution. The city of Oroumiyeh (Urmia) in Iran’s West Azarbaijan province is one of such places.

Iran’s Sorkhroud Wetland Hosting Migratory Swans

Sorkhroud wetland in Mazandaran province, northern Iran, is hosting migratory swans who arrive from cold regions in certain months of the year.

Tarikhaneh Mosque; 2,300-Year-Old Monument in Central Iran

Tarikhaneh Mosque is an ancient site in the central Iranian city of Damghan. Initially a Zoroastrian temple, the monument was built more than two thousand years ago.

Azmighan Village: A Picturesque Tourist Attraction in NE Iran

The Azmighan village in northeastern Iran is a marvel of nature and a unique tourist attraction.

Iran’s Hamadan Province Blanketed in Snow

During the cold season, almost all parts of Hamadan in western Iran are covered with snow and turn the province into a beautiful scenery for photographers.

Armenians in Iran Mark Christian New Year

Iranian Armenians living in Tehran have celebrated the advent of Christian New Year at an iconic church in the capital city.

Iran Not to Let Enemies Fulfil “Regime Change” Dream: Top General

Iran’s top military commander says the country’s armed forces will never allow the enemies to fulfil their “evil dream” of toppling the Islamic Establishment.

Christians in Iran Preparing for New Year

Armenian residents of Isfahan, the majority of whom live in Jolfa neighbourhood, hold annual celebrations on Christmas and the new Christian year.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Ovan Lake

Ovan Lake is a small alpine lake in Alamut region of Alborz mountain range in the Iranian province Qazvin.

Traditional Sugar Producing; A Disappearing Iranian Profession

Traditional sugar producing, which is based on planting and harvesting sugar canes and processing them to produce sugar, is among professions that are fading away in Iran.

Christmas Shopping Thrives in Iranian Capital

Christmas shopping has gained growing popularity among Iranian people from all religions and walks of life during the past years.

Dazzling Meteor Showers in Iran’s Skies

Iranian people this year celebrated the longest night of the year, known as Yalda Night, as the sky in several parts of the country was filled with beautiful meteor showers.

Tehran Hosts “Autumn-Leaf” Festival

A festival called “Autumn-Leaf” has been held in Tehran’s National Garden as the first in a series of events to be held every season with the aim of promoting contemporary art in an environmental and urban context.

Classic Car Exhibition Held in Tehran

Modern cars catch the eyes of every person, but when it comes to classic cars the history of giant car manufacturers comes first. A collection of these classic cars have been showcased in the Iranian capital Tehran.

Kish Island; A Tourist Destination for All Seasons

Iran’s Kish Island in the Persian Gulf, with its white sand beaches and coral reefs, has long been a major destination for Iranian and foreign tourists.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Darak Beach

The village of Darak in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province has one of the most beautiful coasts of the country and even the world.

Iran Prepares to Celebrate Yalda Night

Iranian people from all walks of life are gearing up to celebrate on Thursday night one of the most ancient Persian celebrations called Yalda Night, the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Iran in Photos: Natural Beauties in Autumn

In Iran, a combination of beautiful and different colours could be seen from Baghbadoran in the central province of Isfahan to the villages of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province during the autumn.

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