Lifestyle
All News about Iranian Lifestyle – Find out more about what daily life is really like in modern Iran. This section looks at the diversity and breadth of everything going on in the country, from food and fashion to celebrities and celebrations.
Kalpouregan – The Only Living Pottery Museum in the World
Kalpouregan in Sistan and Baluchestan province is the only living pottery museum in the world. Female Baluchi artists have saved and kept the art of pottery from generation to generation for nearly 7000 years.
Tehran’s Old Alleys Get New ‘Colourful’ Life
The 'Colourful Alley' is a project that seeks to breathe new life into the old alleys of the Iranian capital Tehran in collaboration with local residents.
Cab Driver Wins Reputation after Refusing to Charge COVID-19 Nurse
The driver of an Iranian ride hailing application has earned a reputation after refusing to charge a nurse working at a hospital's coronavirus ward.
8 Bad Pet-Owner Habits
The Internet has made us aware of so many things. Some things warm our hearts whereas some make us feel bad about humanity. Being a lover and owner of dogs, I come across several cruel things and bad habits of various people on the internet which hurts my heart so much.
‘Luxury Birth Date’ Tragedy Happening Again in Iran as 9/9/99 Looms
Astronomical sums of money are being paid to book operating theatres to have babies delivered at 09:09 am on the 9th day of the 9th month of the year 1399 on the Iranian calendar (corresponding to November 29, 2020).
Iranian Villager Nominated for Prestigious Children’s Literature Award
Abdolhakim Bahar whose voluntary activities to promote book reading have won him a reputation, lives in a remote village in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
Tea: Popular Hot Drink for Iranians
Tea is deemed as a highly popular hot drink with the Iranians. Having it anytime can hit the spot.
7-Year-Old Cancer Girl’s Wish Comes True in Ancient Castle of Shush
Zeynab, a seven-year-old Iranian girl, is battling against cancer. She always wished to become a queen one day and have her own castle and treasure.
Iran Marks National Day of Village, Nomads
Iran annually marks the 15th day of Mehr (the first month of autumn) as the National Day of Village and Nomads with the aim of promoting the nomadic and rural culture and lifestyle.
Lak Tribe Start Seasonal Migration in Western Iran
The nomadic tribe of Lak in western Iran annually travel from the warm region of Lorestan to their summer resort in Spring and begin their migration back to the winter quarter when autumn arrives.
Disabled Iranian Child Longing to Attend Paralympic Games
A physically challenged Iranian child is working tirelessly to take part in sports competitions for the disabled, especially the Paralympic games.
Parkour Becoming All the Rage in Iran
Parkour, as a low-cost physical activity, has become very popular among young people in Iran.
Dressed as Clown, Iranian Engineer Visits Hospitals to Make Kids Laugh
An Iranian electrical engineer accompanied by his friends and wearing a clown’s outfit goes to children’s wards at hospitals to make them laugh.
6 Special Gifts for Your Special Someone
It is easy and quite common to run out of ideas while deciding on the gift that would best suit the occasion, your relationship, and your significant other. However, you need not fuss over it that much.
Iran’s Only Baby Chimp Survives Premature Birth, Poor Health
Baran is the only baby chimpanzee in Iran whose life was saved by a veterinarian right after its premature delivery and is now kept at Eram Zoo in the capital, Tehran.
Iran in Photos: Nomad Children
The northern and southern slopes of Alvand Mountain in Hamadan province, western Iran, provide suitable conditions for nomadic life.
Iranian Woman Turns Farmland into Doll Exhibition
An Iranian woman has turned her farmland into an exhibition of dolls she makes for fun at the sixth decade of her life.
Peculiar Inheritance Makes Iranian Woman Exporter of Honey
A bee yard that Iranian old lady Fatemeh Mostafavi had inherited from her father has become a source of livelihood and a family business for her, helping her find foreign customers for the high-quality honey.
Disabled Iranian among World’s 10 Outstanding Young People
A young Iranian suffering from a disability that affects 98 percent of his muscles has been listed by a notable international organization that focuses on youths’ contribution to development as one of the “Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World.”
Not Everything Will Return to Normal after COVID-19: Philosopher
A prominent Iranian philosopher says not everything will return to the previous state when the coronavirus pandemic is over.
COVID-19 Pandemic Makes Lepers Lonelier Than Ever
A clergyman in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad is mingling with lepers who have slipped into oblivion for years and who everyone stays away from.
Little People Join Popular Campaign to Help Poor in Iran
Couples of short stature have gathered in a mosque in Tehran to participate in an aid program to help the poor people.
Devoted Teachers Making Sacrifices amid COVID-19 Outbreak in Iran
Many teachers in remote and underprivileged areas of Iran are making sacrifices to keep instructing their students amid the closure of schools because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ancient Pottery Item Reminder of Unity against COVID-19 Pandemic
An archaeologist has compared to coronavirus the images on a 7-thousand-year-old earthenware item which depict farmers in the south or north of Iran dancing and jumping for joy around their harvest.
Iran Holds Painting Contest for Kids Quarantined at Home
Tehran’s Golestan Gallery has held a painting competition for children during the days of COVID-19 lockdown.