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Tehran Experimental Art Week – Photos

The third edition of the Tehran Experimental Art Week was launched on Thursday May 12, at the Niavaran Cultural Center in Tehran.

Lake Urmia

Lake Urmia is an endorheic salt lake in West Azerbaijan province. In the late 1990s, Lake Urmia was the largest salt-water lake in the Middle East.

Iranians Mark National Ferdowsi Day

Iranians on May 14 marked the ‘National Day of Ferdowsi’ to pay tribute to Hakim Abul-Qasim Ferdowsi, the renowned literary figure whose “Shahnameh” is...

Population Dynamics of Green Sea Turtles in Persian Gulf

Population dynamics of the Persian Gulf green sea turtles is underway in Iran's southern Island of Qeshm on the basis of a research plan...

Iran International Cycling Tour Held in Azarbaijan Province

The first stage of the 31st edition of "International Tour of Iran (Azarbaijan) – UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) Asia 2.1 Road Race" was held...

Huge Gathering of Twins and Multiples in Tehran

A huge number of Iranian twins, triplets, and other multiples gathered together on Thursday evening at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium in a ceremony whose motto...

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Spring in Ardabil

Ardabil is a region in the northwest of Iran, bordering the Republic of Azerbaijan, the provinces of East Azarbaijan, Zanjan, and Gilan.    

Tehran Hosts 13th International Festival of Flowers

The 14th International Exhibition of Flowers, Plants, Parks Equipment and Related Industries kicked off in Goftegoo Park in Tehran on May 10, with City...

Stargazers Watch Mercury Transit in Front of the Sun

On Monday, the planet Mercury wandered directly in front of the sun — a rare "transit" that only happens about 13 times a century....

Iran’s Wildlife: Bijar Protected Zone

IRIB: The Bijar Protected Zone is a natural area in the northeast of Iran’s western province of Kurdistan, near the city of Bijar. This...

Moto Racing Championship

The first round of the Moto Racing Championship was held on Friday at the Azadi Sport Complex in Tehran.    

Local Games Festival in North Khorasan

The northeastern city of Bojnord, in North Khorasan Province, hosts a festival games and music to mark Eid-al-Mab'ath (the day that Muhammad (S) was...

Milad Tower at night

IFP: One of Tehran’s most notable and visible landmarks, Milad Tower can be seen from points all across the city, and has become a...

Book Lovers Flock to Tehran Book Fair

The 29th edition of Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) opened its doors to people for a new day at a large, new fairground south...

Camel Racing in Central Iran’s Khara Desert

The 6th Camel Racing Competition was recently held in the Khara desert, in Iran’s central province of Isfahan. Camels can run at speeds up...

Tehran’s Shahr-e-Aftab Complex to Host International Fairs

Shahre-Aftab (Sun City) Complex, a newly-constructed fairground in Southern Tehran, will host the 29th edition of the Tehran International Book Fair on May 4-14.    

A View of Daily Life in Iran

A journey through the heart of Iran, capturing scenes from everyday life.    

No Men in the Village during Varf Chal: Locals Mark 600-Year-Old Ceremony

Every spring, people in Ab-e Ask, a village near the city of Amol in the northern province of Mazandaran, host a 600-year-old ceremony called "Varf Chal", literally translated as "snow storing".

Aerial Photos of Persian Gulf on Its National Day

National Persian Gulf Day is an annual observance in Iran that was first suggested in January 2004 and approved by the government in July...

People in Tehran Observe World Tai Chi, Qigong Day

A group of people in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Friday marked World Tai Chi and Qigong Day.    

Persian Gulf Day

Iranian people hold nationwide celebrations every year to mark National Persian Gulf Day, the anniversary of the victory over Portuguese troops during a war...

Candidates Preparing for Parliamentary Run-Off Elections in Iran

Many candidates failed to obtain the required minimum 25% of votes cast in their constituencies in the first round of Iran's parliamentary elections held...

A Canola Farm in Bloom

Canola, a variant of rapeseed, is one of the most important oilseeds grown in temperate regions.

Tehran from Above – Aerial Photos of the Capital

IFP: Tehran, the sprawling metropolitan capital city, has all the facilities and infrastructure you would expect in a major industrial, commercial and economic hub....

Mountain Hiking in Iran is Both Attractive and Cheap: Mountaineer

“Many people are fond of Iran’s mountains, but still there are many others who don’t know how they can get there. They don’t even know that a journey to Iran’s mountains is much cheaper than many other countries.”

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