Architecture

Tehran’s Towers: How Iranian Capital Embraced Bold Architecture

IFP Editorial Staff -
From its iconic Azadi (freedom) tower, which has ridden out a revolution, an eight-year war and innumerable protest rallies, to the elegant museum of contemporary art or the city theatre, Tehran has long been home to a brand of wacky, yet distinctively Iranian, contemporary buildings.
Foreign Policy

Diplomat: Iran Favors Visa-Free Regime with Iraq

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An Iranian deputy foreign minister expressed Tehran’s willingness to ease visa requirements for incoming tourists from Iraq if Baghdad’s government would agree to do so for Iranians traveling to the Arab country.
IFP Exclusive

Religious Ceremony of Carpet Washing Held in Central Iran

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The religious Carpet Washing Ceremony, one of the rituals of Shiite Muslims, is annually held in Mashhad-e Ardehal, near the central city of Kashan.
Literature

Sa’adi, Globally-known Persian Poet from Shiraz

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The mausoleum of Sa’adi, known also as the Sadiyeh, is one of the major tourist attractions of Shiraz which draws huge number of Iranians and non-Iranians.
Iran in Pictures

Traditional Wedding in Iran’s Bandar Torkaman

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People in Bandar Torkaman, a city in Golestan province, 400km (249 miles) north of the Iranian capital of Tehran, celebrate their weddings based on their centuries-old customs and traditions.
Tourism

Maranjab Desert in Central Iran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Maranjab Desert is located in Aran and Bidgol, Isfahan province, and is one of the most beautiful desert areas of Iran. High dunes are among the attractions of the region.
Cultural Heritage

7,500-Year-Old Skeleton Unveiled in Iran’s Shazand

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The 7,500-year-old skeleton of an adult man recently discovered in Shazand in central Iran was unveiled on Wednesday, September 28, on the third day of Tourism Week in Chahar-Fasl Museum of Arak, Markazi province.
Human Rights

FAO Enters into Partnership with UNHCR to Help Afghan Refugees in Iran

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The FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) office in Iran has entered into partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in an attempt to improve livelihood of Afghan refugees in the Islamic Republic.
Agriculture

Seasonal Flower Festival Underway in Tehran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
A seasonal flower festival was kicked off on Tuesday, September 27, in Iran's capital city of Tehran. Being held in Goftegoo Park, the festival will be open to visitors until Friday, September 30.
Tourism

Beauties of Iran: An Overview on World Tourism Day

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Each year, World Tourism Day is celebrated in different countries on September 27. To mark the international day, Tasnim has released photos that portray...
Tourism

Rouhani: Iran Dismantled Iranophobia Plot

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President Hassan Rouhani says Iran has managed to prove to the world that the phobia about its peaceful technologies and defense power is baseless.
Tourism

Mount Sabalan in Northwestern Iran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Located in the extreme northwest of Iran, Sabalan is the country's third highest peak after Damavand and Alam-Kuh. It is also higher than Mont Blanc in the Alps.
Education

Nomads in Northeastern Iran Start New School Year

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iranian nomads of Amir Abad village in Kalat County, northeast of Iran, rang in the new school year in their tribal schools.
Tourism

Instagram’s Photo of the Day: Mother and Child Swimming in Lake Urmia

IFP Editorial Staff -
A photo of an Iranian mother and her child swimming in Lake Urmia in northwestern Iran was selected by Instagram as its photo of...
Iran in Pictures

Polrood River in Gilan Province

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Polrood, a river with an approximate length of 51km, flows near the city of Kalachay in east of Gilan Province in northern Iran, and...
Art

Swiss Aerial Photographer Finds Paradise Lost in Iran

IFP Editorial Staff -
Georg Gerster’s aerial photos of Iran will be demonstrated in a photography exhibition in Tehran in second half of September.
Iran in Pictures

Visitors Tour Taq-e Bostan Historical Site in Western Iran

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Visitors touring Kermanshah City in western Iran also visit Taq-e Bostan [Arch of the Garden) to enjoy the moderate climate at the historical site on the last day of summer.
Selected

Iran to Celebrate World Tourism Day

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Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) will celebrate World Tourism Day as the country opens its way among top destinations for travelers from across the globe.
Selected

Eram Garden, an Image of Paradise

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The idyllic Eram Garden (Bagh-e Eram) in Iran's southern city of Shiraz is a striking location for visitors with a variety of plants as well as a historic mansion.
Iran in Pictures

Hypnotizing Beauty of Iranian Mosque Ceilings

Golrokh Askarieh -
Middle Eastern architecture is renowned for its kaleidoscopic beauty. If you have not had a chance yet to witness it for yourself, we can take you on a mesmerizing visual journey.
Tourism

Ali Sadr, The Most Marvelous Cave

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The Ali Sadr Cave originally called Ali Saad (meaning dam) or Ali Saard (meaning cold) is a cave located about 100 kilometers north of Hamedan, western Iran (more accurately at 48°18'E 35°18'N).
Food

Why Falafel Is So Popular in Iran

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Falafel is always a tempting option for members of the middle or working class who are less likely to splurge on expensive food in restaurants and often look for frugal meals in small shops.
Iran in Pictures

Traditional Wedding in Tribal Regions of Iran’s Northern Khorasan

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Tribes in North Khorasan, a province located in northeastern Iran, have their own centuries-old customs and traditions to celebrate wedding ceremonies.    
Literature

Iran’s Culture, Poets and Dishes in Eyes of Non-Iranian Persian Language Learners

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250 Persian language learners who have visited Iran with their own eyes believe that their preconceptions about Iran are not true.
Iran in Pictures

Historical Houses of Iran’s Kashan

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The central Iranian city of Kashan is home to several historical houses with beautiful architecture and decorations. These houses, including those of Boroujerdis, Tabatabaeis, and Abbasis, are among the most interesting tourist destinations in Kashan.
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