Tar Halva: Persian Dessert Perfectly Suitable for Ramadan

Tar Halva is a traditional dessert from Iran’s southern city of Shiraz, cooked mainly in the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

Iran tourism: Beautiful palm groves of Qasreshirin

Qasreshirin is the only area in Iran’s Kermanshah Province where palm trees are found.

Deer footprint fossil 10mn years old spotted in west Iran

A deer footprint fossil dating back some 10 million years has been discovered in western Iran.

Summertime snowman festival held on Tehran Tochal heights

As summer is around the corner, the fifth edition of a snowman festival has been held on the Tochal heights located in the northernmost part of the Iranian capital, Tehran.

A mixture of Iranian and Chinese architecture in the Dragon Temple

In Dashkasan Temple, which some tourists call the Dragon Temple, a wondrous mixture of Iranian and Chinese architecture has created a unique work of art.

4 graves discovered beneath rural houses on historical Ahranjan Hill

The head of the Ahranjan Hill Stratigraphy Program has announced the discovery of four tombs dating back to the Chalcolithic Age under rural houses. The hill is one of the most important historical sites in northwestern Iran.

Storks return to Marivan, Kurdistan Province

Storks are among the migratory birds that migrate to the southern warmer areas when the winter begins in the northern latitudes.

Iran nomadic tribes start migration ahead of summer

In Iran’s East Azerbaijan, nomadic tribes start migrating from Kishlak (wintering place) to Yaylak (summer highland pasture) from mid-spring and end it toward the end of the summer.

Loobia Polo Recipe

The recipe for Loobia Polo, which is an extremely delicious Iranian dish, has been prepared for you in this article from the IFP News site.

Iran’s successful participation in 3 international handicrafts events in Uzbekistan

The Iranian Deputy Minister of Handicrafts and Traditional Arts said: “Holding three major international events in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, with a focus on handicrafts has had a significant impact on boosting our regional and international credit in the field of handicrafts and has increased the willingness of tourists from other countries to travel to Iran.”

An Italian volleyball manager praises Iran after visit

Alessandra Campdeli, the Italian manager of the Iranian women's national volleyball team has praised Iran as a “magnificent land” after touring the country.

Homemade Pickles Recipe

Homemade pickles recipe is explained to you step by step and easily (how to make a delicious Iranian homemade pickle)

Iranians begin harvests of borage flowers in northern mountains

The mountainous areas and margins of the roads in Iran’s northern Mazandaran Province have been covered by red and purple flowers these days.

Albaloo Polo: Delicious Persian Dish with Sour Cherries

Albaloo Polo (pilau with sour cherries) is not only one of the most famous foods in Shiraz in southern Iran, but is also a popular dish commonly served in formal parties.

Iran tourism: Largest expo of classic cars in Tehran

The largest exhibition of classic and antique cars was held in Tehran. The exhibition was organized by Motorcycling and Automobile Federation of Iran in Azadi Complex in the Iranian capital.

International Museum Day and Cultural Heritage

May 18 marks International Museum Day and Cultural Heritage. On this occasion, visiting historical and cultural sites run by the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts in Iran was free for the public on Wednesday.

Spring on road to Prophet Khaled

When spring begins, colorful wild flowers fill the plains and pastures north of the city of Gonbad Kavous and along the shrine of the Prophet Khaled ibn Sinan (Prophet Khaled). The region, in Iran’s northern province of Golestan, is unique thanks to its beautiful and gorgeous green hills and its tranquility.

Iran tourism: Talesh, an ancient civilization in the heart of pristine nature

Talesh, a county in Iran’s northern Gilan Province, is a marvelous region full of pristine natural beauties, with a history that dates back thousands of years and tells of a great civilization and of hardworking people.

Iran tourism: Estakhrgah village, the hidden paradise near Rudbar

Estakhrgah is a small village in the Iranian province of Gilan. It is known as the hidden paradise.

Iran tourism: National Festival of Citrus Aurantium in Shiraz

The National Festival of Citrus Aurantium was held in Shiraz, the capital city of the southern province of Fars, with an emphasis on the importance of the fruit in the city and its prominent role in the tourism attraction.

One cub of Iranian cheetah triplet dies of lung deficiency

One of the three cubs of cheetah named “Iran” has died. The cubs were born several days ago at the Touran Wildlife Refuge in the Semnan Province east of Tehran.

Vet: Triplet of Iranian cheetah doing fine

A vet in charge of a program in Iran to breed Asiatic Cheetahs says the three cubs of a female named “Iran” are healthy and are doing fine.

Heavy traffic in Iran’s northbound roads ahead of Eid al-Fitr holidays

Heavy traffic has been reported in the roads leading to Caspian Sea resorts in northern Iran, a highly popular tourist destination among Iranians, in the run-up to the Eid al-Fitr holidays.

Iranian plain abounds with snake’s head flowers

Fritillaria, more commonly called snake’s head or leper’s lily, is one of the most unique plants local to Iranian mountains. A genus of spring flowering herbaceous bulbous perennial plants in the lily family, it is bell-shaped and bends downward, hence its name in Persian Laleh Vazhgoon (upside down tulip).

Koofteh Berenji Recipe

At first glance, the yummy stuffed meatballs whose filling can undergo changes to fit different tastes might seem difficult to cook, but once you get the hang of the dish, you cannot let go of it.

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