North Khorasan Province
The latest news and views about Iran’s North Khorasan province
Four dead as heavy flooding wreaks havoc in northeast Iran
At least four people have lost their lives as flooding, triggered by heavy downpours, hits Iran’s North Khorasan Province.
Iran Tourism: Raz and Jargalan, the land of mysterious mountains and valleys
The Turkmen-majority and border county of Raz and Jargalan, which has various cultures and beautiful scenery and an ancient history, is located in Iran’s North Khorasan Province. Its capital is the city of Raz.
Kurmanji wedding ceremonies still festive after centuries
For the Kurmanji Kurds in Iran’s northeastern North Khorasan province, tying the knot is the most important event in anyone’s life that is celebrated with a colorful and joyful ceremony.
N Khorasan Exports Rise by 250 Percent in First Half of Year
The Organization of Industry, Mine and Trade in Iran’s Northern Khorasan Province says the provincial exports grew by more than 250 percent to 72.4 million dollars in the first half of the year, compared to the same period the previous year.
Iran in Photos: People of Kalat Still Hold Their Weddings in Traditional Way
Wedding celebrations have long been held in a traditional way in the town of Kalat in Iran’s North Khorasan Province.
Rooyin: The First Traditional Textile Village in Iran
The Iranian village Rooyin, which dates back to the Timurid era, is located in the northeastern province of North Khorasan.
Remains of Ancient Fortress Unearthed in Northeast Iran
The remains of an ancient fortress dating back to the Achaemenid era have been discovered in northeastern Iran.
North Khorasan; A Treasure Trove of Tourist Attractions
North Khorasan province in northeastern Iran has turned into a tourist destination thanks to its numerous attractions and mainly temperate, mountainous climate.
Iran in Photos: Abdolabad Earthen Dam Filled with Water
The Abdolabad Dam in northeastern Iran is going through good days thanks to the recent rainfalls.
Iran’s Nature in Photos: Snowy Bojnurd
Bojnurd is a beautiful city located in North Khorasan Province, northeast of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Fossil-Bearing Site Discovered in Northeast Iran
An ancient site bearing fossils of hundreds of million years ago has been discovered in northeastern Iran.
Ancient Clay Stamps Unearthed in Northeast Iran
Several clay stamps dating back to the Achaemenid and Parthian eras have been dug out in archaeological excavations in northeastern Iran.
Baghleq; Ancient Cemetery with Standing Wooden Posts
The Baghleq cemetery is an ancient graveyard located in northeastern Iran with standing wooden posts.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Abdolabad Earthen Dam
The embankment dam of Abdolabad village is located 23 kilometres away from the city of Bojnord in North Khorasan province.
Nowruz Customs in Various Cities of Iran
The Persian New Year or Nowruz is celebrated in a wide range of ways in different cities of Iran as there are many different ethnic groups and a great cultural diversity across the country. However, there are also some Nowruz customs that are the same among all the people living in Iran.
300,000 Flowerpots to Decorate Bojnord in Nowruz
The Municipality of Bojnord, a city in North Khorasan province in north-eastern Iran, has prepared 300,000 flowerpots to use for decorating the city on the eve of the Persian New Year or Nowruz.
Iran’s Beauties in Winter: Nature of North Khorasan
North Khorasan is one of the provinces of Iran that has turned into an ideal region for mountaineering and eco-tourism all year round with its beautiful nature and pleasant climate.
Iran’s Bojnord Pardisan Park Home to Diverse Animal Species
Pardisan Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iran’s North Khorasan province in an area of 350 hectares in which there are diverse animal species.
Local Games Festival Held in Iran’s North Khorasan Province
A festival of local games was recently held in Bojnord, the capital of Iran’s North Khorasan province.
Drinking Dodgy Booze Kills, Poisons 300 Iranians
Alcohol poisoning has taken the lives of at least 27 people and caused over 300 others to be hospitalized in three Iranian cities.
Persian Architecture in Photos: Qavami Mansion
The Qavami Mansion and Garden is a well-known complex in the city of Neyshabur in northeastern Iran whose construction dates back to the Pahlavi II era.
Iran’s Bojnourd Hosts Festival of Local Games
A festival of local and traditional games of Iran’s North Khorasan Province was recently held in the north-eastern city of Bojnourd.
Iran Appoints Sunni Woman as Local Governor
The Islamic Republic of Iran has appointed, for the first time, a Sunni woman as the head of a village in North Khorasan province in the country’s northeast.
Traditional Wedding in Tribal Regions of Iran’s Northern Khorasan
Tribes in North Khorasan, a province located in northeastern Iran, have their own centuries-old customs and traditions to celebrate wedding ceremonies.
Doidukh village (PHOTOS)
Doidukh village of North Khorasan Province has a long history in producing different handicrafts including double-sided silk rug.