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Iran Commemorates Victims of Mina Tragedy

A mourning ceremony was held in Behesht-e Zahra Cemetry in southern Tehran on Thursday in commemoration of the victims of the last year's deadly crush of people in Saudi Arabia's Mina, which led to the death of more than 7,000 people, including 465 Iranians.

Historic Kalantari Bazaar in Tehran

Most of the businessmen in Kalantari Bazaar, an ancient trading district in Grand Bazaar of the Iranian capital city of Tehran, are selling domestic products.

Tughrul Tower, 12th Century Monument in Southern Tehran

Tugrul Tower, which was built in the 12th century CE, is located in the city of Rey, south of the Iranian capital.

Damavand: Highest Peek in Middle East, Highest Volcano in Asia

Mount Damavand, a potentially active volcano, is the highest peak in Iran and the Middle East as well as the highest volcano in Asia.

Hazelnut Harvest in Northern Iranian Village

Iranian farmers in Ammarloo village in Roodbar County, Gilan Province, have started harvesting their hazelnut gardens. 400 tons of hazelnut are expected to be...

9,000-Year-Old Ozbaki Ancient Hill Inaugurated in Iran

Ozbaki Ancient Hill, which dates back to some 9,000 years ago, is located in Nazarabad, Alborz province, and is in the interim list for...

Traditional Wedding Ceremony in Northeastern Iranian Tribe

The wedding ceremonies of Kurmanj nomads are always full of colours and happiness, and these are part of their intangible heritage. Every November, because of...

Sand Sculpture Festival in Caspian Sea Coast in Northern Iran

A few days ago, a Sand Sculpture Festival was held in the Khazar Abad coast of Caspian Sea, near the city of Sari, northern...

25th Handmade Carpet Exhibition Kicks Off in Tehran

The 25th Iran Handmade Carpet Exhibition opened on Monday, August 22, at Tehran’s Permanent International Fairgrounds. Here are Mehr’s photos of the exhibition:    

16th “Mobarak” Int’l Puppet Theatre Festival Opens in Tehran

The 16th edition of Tehran International Mobarak Puppet Theatre Festival kicked off on Monday, August 22, in Tehran. The festival, which will be open to...

Iranian Skydivers Make Parachute Jump

Iranian skydivers successfully parachuted from nearly 4,000 meters above the ground after jumping from a Harbin Y-12 plane.    

Turquoise Mine in Neyshabur, Northeastern Iran

For at least 2,000 years, Iran has remained an important source of turquoise, which was named by Iranians initially "Pirouzeh" meaning "victory" and later...

‘Sacred Defence’ Museum in Tehran Displays Sacrifices Made to Save Iran

The Garden-Museum of ‘Sacred Defence and Promotion of Resistance Culture’ is a place to introduce a small part of sacrifices Iranian people made during the Iraqi imposed war (1980s) to save the country from foreign invasion.

Hoz-e Soltan Salt Lake in Central Iran

Hoz-e Soltan Salt Lake is located 40km north of central Iranian city of Qom, 85km south of Tehran. The Lake, which is also known as Saveh-Qom Lake and Shahi Lake, has an area of 240 square kilometres, and is bound by Alborz Mountain Chain in the north.

Iranian Girls in Off-Road Motorcycle Race

Iranian girls took part in the first Women’s Motocross Race in Tehran. The race was inaugurated for the first time in a ceremony on...

Children in Tehran Receive Traffic Education

The Municipality of Tehran has constructed a small town for “Traffic Education” in Qaem Park in southern Tehran in an attempt to promote the...

Carnival of Happiness in Iran’s Kish Island

Every summer, a huge festival is held in the Persian Gulf island of Kish in southern Iran to attract Iranian and foreign tourists. The...

Kite Festival in Tehran’s Milad Tower

Flying Kites Festival was held in front of the iconic Milad Tower in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Monday afternoon. Here are IRIB News...

16-Year-Old Iranian Girl Pulls a Car with Her Teeth

Faezeh Sarlak is a 16-year-old girl from Iran’s southwestern city of Ahvaz. She recently pulled a car using her teeth. Here are ISNA’s photos of...

Tourists Visiting Shiraz in Spite of Summer Heat

Iranian and foreign tourists still choose Shiraz as the destination of their visits despite the high temperature in the southern Iranian city.

Abgoosht, Delicious Traditional Persian Food

Abgoosht or Dizi is an Iranian dish consisting of a clear broth with meat and other ingredients such as potatoes, beans and dried lemons (depending on the recipe).

Iranian Couple Running Mobile Café on Their Microbus

Farzad and Zekra are a creative couple who have turned their old blue Volkswagen microbus into a luxurious mobile café that gives its customers a sense of nostalgia.

Iranian Girl Wins National Rally Contest

Leila Peykanpour, an Iranian girl from Isfahan, claimed the title in the first round of a national rally championship in KIA Pride Class. According to...

Farmers Start Harvesting Rice in Northern Iran

Each year in the middle of summer, farmers in Iranian northern province of Gilan start harvesting the golden crops of rice. Here are IRNA’s...

Iranian Children Playing in Deprived Southeastern Province

Sistan and Baluchestan Province in southeast of Iran is one of the most underdeveloped provinces of Iran. The deprivation of people in this province...

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