Iran in Pictures

Nowruz Celebration in Western Iranian City of Marivan

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Kurdish people hold special rituals to celebrate Nowruz, the ancient Persian festival of New Year which coincides the beginning of spring.
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Iran in Photos: Nowruz Celebration in Shiraz

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Iranians gathered in Hafezieh, tomb of Hafez, to celebrate the Nowruz on Sunday in Shiraz. The following images have been released by Mehr News Agency:    
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Street Performances Herald the Persian New Year

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Haji Firouz is a traditional Persian character who appears in the streets, sings and dances during the days leading to Nowruz.
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Persian Celebrations Not Derived From Any Specific Religion

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None of the major Persian celebrations is taken from any specific religion’s dogma.
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Love, Mysticism, Dance and Sama in an Ancient Ritual to the Antiquity of Persia

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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.
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Sadé festival in Kerman, Yazd

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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...
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Amaryllis Flower Festival, Jarreh Village, Shiraz (PHOTOS)

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A festival is held in villages Jarreh and Baladeh villages in Kazeroun, Fars Province every year. Amaryllis farms in Kazeroun cover 70 hectares of land...
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2016 New Year Shopping in Tehran (PHOTOS)

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Members of the Christian community in Tehran are getting ready for New Year.
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Iranians prepare to celebrate winter solstice (PHOTOS)

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Traditionally, on this night families huddle together in the houses of the elders to listen to tales, old and new.
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Turkmen thoroughbred horses (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
For generations, methods of horse breeding have been passed from fathers to sons in the area.
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Trips across deserts by nomads in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

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Over 100 nomadic families travel from northeastern Iran to spend the winter in Semnan Province.
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Qazvin Day (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Some old professions have been revived at Sa'd al-Saltaneh Caravanserai to mark Qazvin Day.
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A village with residents of European origin in Iran!

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Although these villagers are said to originally hail from other countries, they are in love with Iran and identify themselves as Iranian only.
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Heroes Jersey awarded to FM Zarif, nuclear chief Salehi (PHOTOS)

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Zarif and Salehi were named as heroes at a ceremony to mark National Day of Heroic Culture.
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Local dolls narrate joys, sorrows of rural women (PHOTOS)

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These dolls are environment friendly and carry rich cultural values.
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National Festival of Iranian Ethnic Groups (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Snapshots of the opening ceremony of the National Festival of Iranian Ethnic Groups which was held in the capital of Kurdistan Province.
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Traditional local ritual in west-central Iran (PHOTOS)

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A photo gallery of a traditional ritual in west-central Iran.
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Wedding traditions of Turkmens in Iran (PHOTOS)

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Snapshots of a Turkmen wedding party in Iran.
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A dream success story you don’t wanna miss

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How a chance encounter has helped a villager in southern Iran set up a very lucrative business with a still brighter future ahead.
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Sepandarmazgan, Persian Feast to Respect Women, Earth, Life

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Iranians celebrate Sepandarmazgan in which women, the Earth and life which all have one thing in common – reproduction – are respected and praised.
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Kerman holds biggest Zoroastrian Sadeh Festival

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The mid-winter festival celebrated 50 days before the Persian New Year marks the approach of spring and displays the defeat of the forces of darkness, frost and cold.
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Persian Gulf archeological excavations in progress

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Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Department in Hormuzgan province is conducting vital archeological excavations in the coastal regions of the Persian Gulf and its hinterlands, said the director general of the department.
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