Society
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Tehran flower garden
Flowers are seen on the eve of Nowrouz in Shahid Mahallati Flower Market in southeastern Tehran, where over five million flowers are traded in...
Compassionate People and Dollars in the Street
Parviz Parastouyi shared a story of a strange event on his Instagram page, writing about a day when he was taking a family member’s dollars to the bank.
On National Week of Natural Resources, the Leader planted a sapling
On the occasion of the National Week of Natural Resources, Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Revolution planted a sapling today (Tuesday) afternoon. Ayatollah...
IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships: Iran Secures 2 Gold Medals
Two Iranian participants claimed gold medals on the first day of 2016 IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships in Dubai, the UAE.
Foreign Envoys to Iran Mark National Week of Natural Resources
Several ambassadors and envoys of foreign countries to Iran on Monday attended a Tree Planting Ceremony in 'Shahre Aftab (Sun City) International Exhibition Center'...
Judiciary Chief: Respect for Animals Should be Learnt from Childhood
According to IRNA, Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani said that respect for animals should be taught to people from their childhood.
"If we want...
Sleepless War Veteran
Rajab Rashidi is a semi-disabled war veteran who has not slept for the past 25 years due to a head injury sustained during the Iran-Iraq war.
ICT Minister Posts on Instagram, Defends New Social Media
The Minister of Communications and Information Technology Updates his own Instagram Page, Defending the New Generation of Social Media
4th Mother-Child Station Opens in Tehran Subway
The station offers services to mother passengers with their kids in Tehran's subway who may need some assistance or a place to breastfeed their children.
Tehran Bazaar in the final days of the year
People in Tehran are preparing for the New Year these days.
Iranian calendar year begins on March 21.
The following images have been released by IRNA News...
The elections in Iran were carried out without filtering and with freedom of access to information
The elections in Iran were carried out without filtering and with freedom of access to information
Swiss President: “After Visiting Mahak, Altruistic Behaviour is Reflected in Iran’s Culture.”
Within minutes, I witnessed how capable Mahak is at helping children deal with cancer. That an NGO should be in charge of such an important issue is self-explanatory. It is easy to see that there is a humanitarian culture in Iran, and it is not just financially manifested.
Saudi Arabia must guarantee safety of Iranian pilgrims: Official
The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization says Riyadh must guarantee the safety of Iranian pilgrims as a condition for their future dispatch to Saudi Arabia following the death of thousands of people in the deadly 2015 crush during the Hajj rituals in Mina.
Let’s Have National Day of Dialogue, Imam Sadr’s Daughter Proposes
Houra Sadr, the daughter of Iranian-Lebanese philosopher and religious leader Imam Musa al-Sadr, in an article, has asked Iranian officials to name February 19...
Islamic Architecture in Photos: World’s Pink Mosques
Mosques are common places of worship among Muslims all around the world. Regardless of whether they are Shi’a or Sunni, they all pray there. This is a building which, in people’s minds, is usually blue as a symbol of peace, and built with a specific architectural style.
Head coach of Al Nasr: Iran enjoys high security
Head of Al Nasr football club says Sepahan was the superior team of the field and achieved the reward of its superiority against Al...
Iran joins world aerospace market in post sanctions era
Joining world aerospace market in post sanctions period is a great achievement for Iran due to positive interactions with world nations, said deputy telecom and information technology minister for innovation and technological affairs on Wednesday.
Iran manufactures auto injectors for MS patients
Iran has in the past few days set up a production line for manufacturing auto injectors for Iranian patients suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) under the terms of a contract with France.
MPs’ Bravery and Freedom Will Help Safeguard Iran’s Nature and Biological Diversity
The Head of the Environmental Protection Organization listed Iran’s environmental problems with reference to the upcoming Parliamentary Elections, asking the people to help her...
Germany, Iran cooperate in building environment-friendly homes
Iran and Germany have signed a memorandum of understanding on training and promotion of construction of environment-friendly homes as a pilot study case in Iran's Hashtgerd and Isfahan cities.
Promotion of Islam counters Takfirism: Ayatollah Khamenei
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says promotion of Islam will act as a countermeasure to divisive plots by Takfiri groups.
A Different Place to Stay: Hotel Made of Garbage in Iranian Island
A travel group is trying to build an accommodation in the southern Iranian Island of Hormuz using the help of the islanders in collecting the garbage.
Iranians Hold Rally in Support of Animal Rights
A number of Iranian citizens held a rally in Tehran to support the application of animal rights through legal channels.
The crowd gathered in front...
Italy to Build Three Solar Plants in Iran
An Italian energy company is planned to construct solar power plants in three Iranian cities with a total capacity of 10 Mega Watts.
Religious Minorities Will Vote in Elections as Seriously as Other Citizens
Prominent figures from religious minorities in West Azerbaijan Province, in a gathering arranged by the IRNA news agency, said that religious minorities are inseparable parts of the Iranian nation and take part in all aspects of life. This includes the upcoming elections, where they will vote alongside their compatriots.