Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Tulips Festival in Mashhad

 A festival of tulips flowers is underway in Park Mellat in the holy city of Mashhad, northeast of Iran.    

How Trees Show their Joy

In recent days, with spring arriving in full force, the Beautification Department of Tehran’s Municipality has displayed “trees of happiness” in the capital’s main...

Shapouri House in Shiraz

Shapouri House is an early 20th-century Persian building and garden in the city of Shiraz, Fars province. This mansion was registered as a national...

Iran, UN Prioritizing Environmental Co-operation

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Iran Gary Lewis said that one of the main UN and UN Development Program's priorities in 2016 and 2017 is co-operation with Iran in the field of the environment.

A Street in Tehran Covered with 30,000 Tulips

Every year, a man covers the edge of the pavement, planting tulips all along Zarafshan Street in Shahrak-e-Gharb, Tehran, as a memorial to his late mother. This year the pavement became a tourist destination with 30,000 tulips.

A Bus Selling Iranian Handicrafts

A bus, dubbed Ghasedak, doubles as a portable handicrafts shop, displaying souvenirs from different parts of Iran on its journey.

Recycling​ Park: The Most ​Unique Park in Tehran

The Recycling​ Park here in the Iranian capital is ​made of disposable materials. In this park, statues of animals are built using dry residues​ and waste materials.

“Nowruz Remains Eternal in the Course of History”

The Iranian author of Nowruz in the Four Corners of the World, Dariush Mohajer, pointed to the influence of Nowruz around the world, in regions like the south of Algeria, Western China and Ethiopia.

Yazd Ashkezar Water Mill architectural masterpiece

Ashkezar Water Mill in Yazd Province is a masterpiece of traditional architecture, says director general of the city's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department.

Spring snow in Tabriz

Heavy snowfall on Monday broke down some of the trees in the streets and in various parts of the city of Tabriz, in East...

Iran ready to participate in rehabilitation process of Palmyra archeological sites: official

Head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, Masoud Soltanifar stressed his country’s readiness to participate in the process of restoring and rehabilitating the archeological and cultural sites that were demolished by the terrorists in Syria, Particularly those in Palmyra.

A Dutch Couple’s Recipe for Iranian Kashk-e-bademjan

Anne Perak and Helen General are a young Dutch couple who have chosen Iran for their one month holiday. Now, after trying so many Persian foods, they have decided to learn how to make Kashk-e-bademjan.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Nights of Ahvaz

The southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz, often known in the media for its heavy dust pollution, provided its visitors during the New Persian Year...

Give Kashke Bademjan a shot

Give a shot at cooking Kashke Bademjan and get your kitchen filled with a wonderfully rich aroma.

Golden Train of European Tourists Due in Iran Tuesday

The third Golden Train of European tourists is scheduled to arrive in Iran on Tuesday, Isfahan Railways Directorate General said on Sunday.

Nowruz Celebration in Western Iranian City of Marivan

Kurdish people hold special rituals to celebrate Nowruz, the ancient Persian festival of New Year which coincides the beginning of spring.

Iran in Photos: Nowruz Celebration in Shiraz

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:    

Shahid Abbaspour Dam (PHOTOS)

The Shahid Abbaspour Dam is a large arch dam providing hydroelectricity from the Karun River; it is located about 50 kilometers northeast of Masjed Soleiman,...

Jame Mosque of Nain , Iran’s Third Oldest

Jame Mosque of Nain has a single brick-made minaret and a 700-year-old wood carving marquetry pulpit which are built without using a single nail!

7-millennial cemetery uncovered in Khuzestan (PHOTOS)

Deputy of Khuzestan province ICHTO office announced explorations have uncovered a 7-millenia-old cemetery in Zeidoun, Behbahan, southeastern part of the province. The following images have...

An Iranology Exhibition Held in Algeria

An exhibition entitled Iranian Civilization - Past and Future was held in the Foreign Language Centre of Algeria University, with the goal of spreading and reinforcing cultural and scientific relations between Iran and Algeria.

Street Performances Herald the Persian New Year

Haji Firouz is a traditional Persian character who appears in the streets, sings and dances during the days leading to Nowruz.

Persian Celebrations Not Derived From Any Specific Religion

None of the major Persian celebrations is taken from any specific religion’s dogma.

World Tour – 7000 Years of Iranian Art

The head of Iran’s Museum Administration Board spoke about exhibitions which will celebrate 7000 Years of Iranian Art, and will be held in Germany, Austria, France, Italy, India, Mexico, Singapore and the USA.

Kharg Island (PHOTOS)

Kharg Island, also spelled Khark, is a continental island in the Persian Gulf belonging to Iran. The island is located 25 km (16 mi)...

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