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Armenians in Iran Mark Surp Minas Day

Armenians in Iran recently marked the Surp Minas Day in the Surp Minas Church of the capital Tehran, in a ceremony attended by Sepuh Sargsyan, the Archbishop of the Armenians of Tehran.

Tehran Hosting Exhibition of Urban Sculptures

The sixth biennial exhibition of urban sculptures is underway in the Iranian capital of Tehran, where 59 maquettes have been featured and put to the vote of visitors.

Old Rituals Inseparable Part of Wedding Ceremonies in Kalat

Wedding ceremonies in the city of Kalat in Khorasan Razavi province, eastern Iran, are still held with special traditional rites and services, usually lasting for three days.

Collection of Works by Contemporary Artists on Display in Tehran

An exhibition of works by 13 contemporary Iranian painters and calligraphers is underway in the Iranian capital Tehran.

Gorgan in Autumn; Perfect Destination for Nature Lovers

The city of Gorgan and its surrounding forests in northern Iran are highly attractive for tourists looking for the beauties of autumn.

Rare Ornamental Fish Bred in Iran’s Shiraz

A young man in southern Iran is commercially breeding Discus, a special and magnificent aquarium fish indigenous to the Amazon River.

Tochal Ski Resort Wildly Popular for Proximity to Tehran

Tochal, five kilometres away from the Iranian capital of Tehran, is the closest ski resort to an urban area in Iran, and has gained an increasing popularity as it is always accessible to those interested in skiing and mountaineering.

Visually Challenged Artist Creates Fascinating Paintings

A visually challenged Iranian woman has put on show dozens of her amazing paintings at an exhibition in Tehran.

Alluring Beauty of Autumn in Iran’s Rudbar

The city of Rudbar, located in the southernmost part of Gilan province in northern Iran, is far away from the sea unlike many other parts of the province, but it still enjoys fascinating forests which become extremely charming during autumn.

Grape Grown in Iran’s Malayer Registered Globally

The system of grape production in the Iranian city of Malayer has been registered as the 53rd major item of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS), an Iranian lawmaker announced.

Magnificence of Autumn in Four Corners of Iran

Autumn is known as the season when the leaves fall down and the nature dies before being born again. It is also seen as the time of plenty, a time for hard work, and a time when we wistfully watch the year fade into winter.

Kurds in Iran Hold ‘Bride of the Rain’ Festival

The traditional ritual of praying for rain, also known as the ‘Bridge of the Rain’, is among the ancient traditions in Kurdish-populated regions in northwestern Iran.

Meat Market of Juybar, Best Place to Eat Fresh Kebab

The meat market of Jubar, a city in Mazandaran province, is one of the most fascinating markets of northern Iran in terms of size and reputation.

Iran Hosts Int’l Festival of Ethnic Cultures

Golestan province in northern Iran recently hosted the 12th edition of an international festival on ethnic cultures with the aim of giving ethnic communities a chance to introduce their cultures and lifestyles.  

Squash Festival Held in Streets of Rasht, Northern Iran

The third edition of a squash festival was recently held in the Iranian city of Rasht, where various types of the popular agricultural product were put on show.

People Rejoice as Snow Covers Iran’s Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari

The recent autumn snowfall in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, southwestern Iran, has made people delightful.

Australian Actor Praises Iranian Artists

Australian actor, producer and theatre instructor John Samaha says it is an extraordinary experience to work with Iranian artists.

French Graphic Artist Holds Exhibition in Memory of Iranian Maestro

A collection of posters and type designs by French graphic designer Thomas Huot-Marchand are on display at the Iranian Artists Forum in memory of the late Morteza Momayyez, the father of graphic arts in Iran.

Iranian Villagers Using Solar Panels to Make a Living

A group of Iranian villagers have managed to make money by generating electricity from solar panels provided by a charity foundation.

International Air Show Underway on Iran’s Kish Island

The Ninth edition of Kish International Air Show is underway on the Persian Gulf island in southern Iran, with over 100 aviation industries attending the four-day event.

Eight Turkmen Couples Hold Joint Wedding in Traditional Style

The joint wedding ceremony of eight young Turkmen couples was recently held in Dashli Borun District of Gonbad-e Qabus County in Iran’s Golestan Province.

Sooha Lake; Pure Beauty in Northwestern Iran

Sooha is the name of a pond behind a small dam near a village of the same name about 35 kilometers east of Ardabil, northwest of Iran.

Iran Hosts First Edition of Silk Road Rally

The first edition of Iran Silk Road Rally was recently held on parts of the ancient Road in Semnan province, central Iran.

National Day of Isfahan Commemorated with Various Events

The city of Isfahan in central Iran is hosting dozens of cultural events this weekend which mark a national day in the Persian calendar dedicated to the popular tourist destination.

Black on Dark: An Exhibit of Iranian Calligraphy Art

Famous Iranian calligraphy artist, Azra Aghighi Bakhshayesh, has put on show her latest works in an exhibition called “Black on Dark” in Tehran.

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