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Festival of Art for Peace Opens in Tehran

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The 6th International Festival of Art for Peace has opened in Tehran, focusing on "the environment" as its main theme.
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Flag Hoisted on 1km-High Pole to Mark Imam Hussein’s Martyrdom

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A huge flag bearing the name of the third Shiite Imam, Hussein ibn Ali (AS), has been hoisted on a 1,000-metre-high pole in Tehran to mark the anniversary of his martyrdom.
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Tajrish: A Lovely Neighbourhood North of Tehran

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Tajrish, the capital of Shemiranat Country in northern Tehran, has long been regarded as a lovely summer resort for the citizens of the Iranian capital.
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Tehran Hosts First Free Outdoor Concert

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The first free outdoor concert was smoothly held at a landmark park in Tehran despite earlier concerns by security officials.
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Pollution-Hit Tehran Embraces New Bike-Sharing Start-up

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A bike-sharing start-up was officially launched in the Iranian capital Tehran on Tuesday, in a move that city officials hope would help ease problems in the densely-populated, highly polluted city.
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Ancient Brick Structure Found Near Tehran

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Recent excavations in the ancient city of Rey in southern Tehran have resulted in the discovery of brick structures belonging to early Islamic centuries and the broken dishes of the Seljuk era.
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National Crafts Exhibition Underway in Tehran

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The 30th edition of the National Crafts Exhibition of Iran was kicked off on August 25 at Tehran’s International Permanent Fairground.
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International Puppet Theatre Festival Opens in Tehran

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The 17th edition of Tehran International Puppet Theatre Festival known as “Mobarak” was opened on Wednesday, August 22, in Tehran's Water and Fire Park.
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Ancient Pottery Kiln Found in Southern Tehran

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Archaeologists have found a pottery kiln built in early post-Islamic era in Iran’s Shahr-e Rey, describing it as one of the most important evidence of the significance of the city during pre-Islamic times.
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Park in Tehran Decorated with Statues Made of Disposable Materials

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A park in southern Tehran showcases statues made of disposable materials in order to raise public awareness about the environment and the need for recycling the waste.
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Tehran’s Coin Museum; Richest of Its Kind in Mideast

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The Museum of Coin or the Coin Gallery of Sepah Bank, located in downtown Tehran, is one of the largest and most valuable coin collections whose items date back to 2,700 years ago.
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Playing with Water, Best Way to Beat Summer Heat in Iran

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In the furnace-like temperatures of summer in Iran, a good way to beat the heat is to play in water parks and near the fountains.
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Moon Eclipse Catches Eyes in Mount Damavand

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Iran’s Mount Damavand, the highest peak in Iran and the highest volcano in Asia, is a perfect place to watch the lunar eclipse, the most recent case of which happened on Friday night.
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Free Concert for Iranians to Feel Better amid Economic Woes

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Homayoun Shajarian, a well-known Iranian singer, says he is ready to perform a free outdoor concert in order to help people feel better and forget about their economic problems for a few hours.
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Tehran’s Parvaneh Bazaar: A Heaven for Antiques Lovers

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There is a fabulous weekly bazaar in Tehran for antiques, textiles, wood crafts and a wide range of other traditional and handicraft items, which are likely to have something to pique everyone’s interests.
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Nour Gavan; Ancient Ceremony to Mark Triumph of Light over Darkness

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The traditional ceremony of Nour Gavan, which literally means ‘the milk vetch on fire’, is held every July in the village of Neva, 12 km from Gazanak, between Amol in Mazandaran province and Tehran.
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Persian Architecture in Photos: House of Ayatollah Modarres

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The house of Ayatollah Seyyed Hassan Modarres, a prominent Iranian lawmaker in early 20th century, is a historical building in central Tehran which has been rebuilt into a house museum.
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Iran’s Printing Museum; A Must-See Site for Tourists

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Iran’s Script and Print Museum is one of the most spectacular and fascinating places where a tourist can spend his or her time.
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Tehran’s Attractions in Photos: Post Museum

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The Post and Telegraph (Communications) Museum of Iran was first opened in 1933 on the southern side of Imam Khomeini Square in central Tehran inspired by European specialized museums.
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Tehran Jurassic Park: Dinosaurs in Capital

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Unlike other parks, you cannot walk leisurely in Tehran’s Jurassic Park and take a rest for a while in a corner because everything here is different and exciting.
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Khanat Caravanserai; Fabulous Historic Site in Tehran

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The Khanat caravanserai is one of the oldest monuments in the Iranian capital, Tehran, dating back to the Qajar era.
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Iran’s National Museum of Graphic Arts; A Timeless Treasure

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The National Museum of Graphic Arts is a treasure in the northeast of the Iranian capital of Tehran which many people often overlook.
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Eight ISIS Elements behind Tehran Terror Attacks Executed

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Eight members of the Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) terrorist group convicted of carrying out attacks on Iranian parliament and the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini in June 2017 were executed on Saturday.
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Hunting Scenes on Tiles of Tehran’s Golestan Palace

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The Golestan Palace, a famous world heritage site in Tehran, is home to a series of beautiful tile artworks, whose history in Iran goes back to prehistoric times.
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Calm Restored to Bazaar of Tehran after “Guild-Related” Protests

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The Secretary general of the Islamic Society of Tehran Guilds and Bazaar says calm has returned to the Grand Bazaar of Tehran after a few hours of guild-related protests earlier today.
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