All News about Iranian Culture – A land of ancient traditions, famous for its art and poetry, Iran’s modern life is packed with cultural events of all sorts. Here you can find reports, interviews and opinion on art, music, literature, cinema, theatre, and more.
Iran marked National Saadi Day on Monday, commemorating the 13th-century Iranian poet whose works continue to shape Persian culture and global humanist thought.
Iran’s Minister of Culture, Seyed Abbas Salehi, has issued a stark warning about the erosion of domestic media’s credibility, calling it a direct threat to national security.
The body of Arash Kordsali, the acclaimed documentary filmmaker from the southern Iranian province of Khuzestan was laid to rest in the provincial capital city, Ahvaz.
The centuries-old Persian art of Qalamzani, or metal engraving, has earned international acclaim, with Isfahan's traditional craft receiving UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage designation in October last year.
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Tehran has launched a major exhibition titled Picasso in Tehran, showcasing 66 works from the Spanish master Pablo Picasso.
The spokesperson for the Iranian government, Fatemeh Mohajerani, has congratulated the creators of the animated short film “In the Shadow of the Cypress” for winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony celebrated cinematic excellence, with the Iranian animated short film In the Shadow of the Cypress making history by winning the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film.
A member of the Iranian Parliament’s Social Committee, has announced that the ban on popular social media platforms Telegram and Instagram is expected to be lifted within the next six months.
The Iranian art community gathered on Friday at the House of Artists in Tehran to bid farewell to the late Manouchehr Valizadeh, a legendary voice actor and dubbing artist who passed away on Wednesday.
On the second night of the 40th Fajr International Music Festival in Tehran, Spanish guitarist Daniel Casares expressed his astonishment at the Iranian audience's familiarity with flamenco music, the Public Relations Office of the festival reported.
Spain’s Ambassador to Iran, Antonio Gaspar, has expressed his delight at the inclusion of renowned flamenco guitarist Daniel Casares in the 40th Fajr International Music Festival.
Amano Manish, an Indian slide guitar player, who is in Iran to take part in the 40th Fajr International Music Festival, has hailed the centuries-old cultural exchanges between Iran and India, saying it encompasses not only arts and culture but also goods and food.
Armenian music composer and wind instrument player, Levon Tevanyan alongside pianist Armen Asatourian, performed at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall as part of the 40th Fajr International Music Festival.
Armenia’s ambassador to Tehran has announced plans for joint cultural and music festivals with Iran, highlighting the potential for deeper artistic collaboration between the two nations.
The fifth day of the 40th Fajr International Music Festival took place on Saturday evening featuring captivating performances across multiple venues in Tehran.
Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, the directors of the internationally acclaimed film My Favorite Cake, have been summoned to appear before an Iranian court in about two weeks.
The 43rd Fajr Film Festival concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony on Monday in Tehran’s Milad Tower Convention Center, celebrating the best in Iranian cinema.
The 9th day of the 43rd International Fajr Film Festival, marking Iran's Islamic Revolution, took place on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the festival's headquarters in Milad Tower in Tehran.
