Iran in Photos

A collection of the most beautiful photos of Iran, including the country’s natural attractions, cultural heritage, handicrafts, and important sites

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Tehran Hosts Exhibition of Exquisite Calligraphic Paintings

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A solo exhibition of calligraphy works by Iranian artist Omid Khakbaz, dubbed “Turning Epochs”, was recently held at Tehran’s Atbin Gallery.
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Exhibition in Tehran Displaying Paintings of Human Body

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A group art exhibition featuring works of talented Iranian painters has opened in Tehran, focusing on the human body as the main theme.
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Ranger Portrays Pristine Nature of Golestan National Park

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Mohsen Haddadi, a ranger protecting Golestan National park in northern Iran, has created a photo collection of the beautiful area’s wildlife during a one-year period.
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Paratroopers Jump from Milad Tower

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Thirty paratroopers, commandos and Special Forces recently jumped from Tehran’s iconic Milad Tower to demonstrate their military skills.
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New School Year Begins in Iran after Bell Rung by President

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The opening bell of the new academic year in Iran was rung by President Hassan Rouhani on Monday, September 23, 2019.
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‘Pink Moon’ Exhibit Depicts Bitter Realities of Modern World

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“Pink Moon” is the title of an Iranian artist’s painting exhibition, which is being held these days at the Seihoun Gallery of Tehran.
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“Steve’s House” Hosting Photo Enthusiasts in Kashan

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"Steve's House" has been opened in the Iranian city of Kashan as a bridge between the city's local architectural heritage and a large collection of famous American photographer Steve McCurry.
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Russia Hosting ‘Beautiful Iran’ Photo Exhibition

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A photo exhibition called "The Beautiful Iran" has opened at the state Russian museum of photography, showcasing photographs of Iran’s historical, architectural and mysterious attractions and landscapes to the audience.
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Young Girls Embellish Zahedan by Painting Masterpieces on Walls

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A group of Iranian girls from the southeastern city of Zahedan are decorating their underdeveloped city by drawing the world’s most famous works of art on the walls of the streets.
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Bread, Grain Industry Exhibit Opens in Tehran

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The 12th International Bread, Flour and Grain Industry Exhibition has kicked off in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
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Tehran Hosting Exhibition of Contemporary Ashura Paintings

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The “Ashura from Viewpoint of Iran’s Contemporary Painters” exhibition is currently underway in the Iranian capital of Tehran, where Shiite Muslims are still mourning the anniversary of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Zrebar Lake

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Called the jewel of tourism industry in western Iran, the freshwater wetland of Zrebar (also known as Zaribat and Zirewar) is located in Kurdistan province in Western Iran.
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Millions of Iranians Mourn Imam Hussein Martyrdom Anniv.

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Millions of mournful Shiite Muslims in Iran and across the world have taken to the streets and mosques to mark Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, a grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred along with his family and companions some 14 centuries ago.
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‘Shah Hussein Gouyan’ Mourning Ritual Held in Tabriz

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Shaakhsi, or Shah Hussein Guyan [calling Imam Hussain], is a mourning ritual performed every year during the first 10 days of Muharram month in the north-western city of Tabriz in Iran.
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Iranian Family Making ‘Alamat’ for Generations

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Manufacturing Alamat, a symbolic banner made of metal used in Muharram mourning rituals, has become a family profession for the Hosseinis in downtown Tehran.
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Iranian Mourners Decorate Their Cities ahead of Ashura

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As Shiite mourners in Iran and the rest of the world prepare to mourn Imam Hussein’s martyrdom anniversary, some people decorate their cities and towns with symbols related to Karbala events.
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Markets Filled with Instruments for Mourning in Muharram

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Special musical instruments, flags, banners, and equipment are annually used by Shiite Muslims in Iran and other countries during the lunar month of Muharram, when the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, a grandson of Prophet Muhammad, is mourned.
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Dates Harvesting Season Begins in Iran

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Farmers in southern and central provinces of Iran have started harvesting dates from palm tree farms.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Qaroon Wetland

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Azgan wetland, also known as Qaroon wetland, is located in the foothills of Periz mountain in Lorestan province, west of Iran.
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Afghan Immigrants Running Cozy Café in Downtown Tehran

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Two young Afghans have opened a café in the Iranian capital to bring together Afghans and Iranians alike in a friendly atmosphere.
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Zonuzaq Village: An Architectural Marvel in Iran

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The Zonuzaq village in Iran boasts a unique architecture as the yard of a house above serves as the roof of the house below.
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Geometric Art of Girih Revived in Iran after a Century

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Girih is a decorative geometric art form which used to be a major part of architecture and handicrafts in post-Islam Middle East.
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Iran Marks National Day of Asiatic Cheetah

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Iran annually marks the National Day for the Conservation of Asiatic Cheetah on August 31, a day which was named so in 2007 at the request of Iranian wildlife experts.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Marun Dam

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Marun is an embankment dam on Marun river, 15 kilometres to the north of Behbahan in Khuzestan province, south-west of Iran.
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‘Green House’ in Tehran Uses Plastic Bottles for Decoration

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Abolfazl Mahjouri is a creative man living in a south-eastern neighbourhood of Iran’s capital, Tehran. He has become a popular local figure because of the beautiful flower pots he has used to ornament his house’s facade.
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