Monday, December 22, 2025

Iran in Pictures

Pilgrims Recite Quran at Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad

People gather in the holy shrine of the eighth Shiite imam, Imam Reza (AS), in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad to read the Quran...

Architecture booms as Iran opens its doors to the world

Iran is "on the verge of a new era for architecture" according to local architects, as change sweeps through the Islamic republic following the lifting of...

Calligraphy Test for Non-Iranian Students

A calligraphy test was recently held in the Iranian city of Qazvin for foreign students at Imam Khomeini International University. See some of the...

World’s Most Precious Quran Unveiled in Tehran

The world’s most precious handwritten Quran was unveiled after 18 years on Monday June 13 at the opening ceremony of the 24th International Holy...

Prehistoric Archaeological Discoveries in Shiraz

The archaeologists seen in these photos are exploring Postchi Hill in the southern city of Shiraz. New artefacts found in recent explorations of the...

Sobatan Alpine Valleys in Northwestern Iran

Sobatan is a beautiful region located near Neor Lake in Iran’s northern province of Ardebil.

Grape Harvest Begins on Persian Gulf Coast

With the summer heat hitting the southern province of Hormuzgan on the coast of the Persian Gulf, early-season fresh grapes have begun to be...

‘Bagshy’ Turkmen Musicians

Baghshy are traditional musicians in the north-east of Iran who have helped classical Turkmen music to survive to this day. Their mystical music, stemming...

Iranian Women Prepare Gushfil in Ramadan

Gushfil is a traditional sweet pastry often cooked during Ramadan across different cities of Iran. In these photos, women in Arak, Markazi province, prepare...

Call to Prayer Lit up on Milad Tower

A 3D Adhan (A public call to invite Muslims to perform their daily prayers) can be seen illuminated on the structure of the Milad...

Alasht of Mazandaran

Alasht, meaning ‘Eagle Sanctuary’, is a small city in the highlands of Savadkuh County, Mazandaran province. The city, which is the birthplace of Reza...

The Turkoman Horse

The Turkmen or Turkoman horse, the most beautiful horse native to Iran, is bred in Turkmen Sahra region, in the northeast of Iran near...

Charity Iftar Food Festival in Arak

The first charity festival celebrating Iftar [the breaking of the daily fast] in Ramadan was held on Thursday June 9. The event was held at Mafakher Museum to benefit MS patients in Arak, Markazi province.

“Chador Shab” Weaving in Northern Iranian Village

Qassemabad village in Roodsar County, Gilan Province, is internationally known for its traditional costumes. However, the Chador Shab, a kind of homemade outer garment for women, is also woven by female weavers in this region.

Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan

Naqsh-e Jahan Square, officially known as Imam Square, is a square situated in Iran’s central city of Isfahan. Constructed between 1598 and 1629, it is now an important historical attraction in Iran, and one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.

Scenes of Daily Life in Golestan

As part of an ongoing series, Mehr presents a look at the everyday lives of ordinary Iranians across the country. This week, the camera...

Poppies in Shekardasht County

“Shekardasht” county lies some 20 km from the city of Talesh in the mountains of western Gilan Province. Its unique scenery is widely carpeted...

Tehran Symphony Orchestra

Tehran Symphony Orchestra, as seen in this June 6 concert, were led by new conductor Shahrdad Rouhani. They performed Sergei Rachmaninov’s 2nd Piano Concerto,...

PNU Students Make Gazebo from Recycled Materials

To coincide with World Environment Day, a group of students from Payam-e-Noor University in Birjand, South Khorasan province, have made a gazebo with 3200...

Muhammad Ali in Tehran

Three-time world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali paid tribute to the Father of the Islamic Revolution, the late Imam Khomeini, at his mausoleum in southern Tehran in these photos from May 1993.

Shemshak Ski Resort in Spring

Shemshak is one of Iran’s premiere ski facilities in winter, hosting domestic snowsports enthusiasts as well as an increasing number of foreigners, only an hour away from Tehran in the Alborz Mountains.

Jamkaran Prepares for Ramadan

Many devoted volunteers in Qom have joined in preparing Jamkaran Holy Mosque for the upcoming Ramadan. These efforts are part of a ten-day period...

Historical Monuments in Miniature

A miniature representation of many of Iran’s historical monuments opened on Sunday in Mashhad in the north-east of the country.

Derunsher Cave

The cave of Derunsher is located in Rumeshkhan county, Lorestan Province. It is a beautiful geological phenomenon, and was only discovered for the first...

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Pomegranate Blossoms

Iran's Zagros Mountains, which run across the country from the northwest to the south, are famous for being a perfect habitat for pomegranates, which are known in Persian as Anar.

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