Society and Culture

Photo of Old Iranian Woman Sleeping on Male Nurse’s Lap Goes Viral

A photo has gone viral in Iran showing an old woman infected with the novel coronavirus sleeping on the lap of a young male nurse on the floor.

Iranian Medical Staff Wearing Masks Speak via Poems on Their Suits

A group of medical workers in Iran have been seen in protective suits bearing poems and sentences that bring to mind their relentless efforts in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak.

Art Dubai Online Catalogue Displaying Iranian Works of Art

As the outbreak of coronavirus has postponed the 14th edition of Art Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, organizers of the international fair have exhibited the works of art from a number of Iranian galleries in the online catalogue of the event.

German Doctor Visits Iran to Travel Ancient Route on Horseback

While the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic has cancelled the tours and flights in nearly all countries across the world, a German doctor has packed up and visited Iran to travel an ancient route near the ruins of Persepolis in southern Iran on horseback.

“Send Me to Jail”, Iranian Judge Asks Prosecutor after Mistaken Ruling

An Iranian adjudicator in a court in Tehran has submitted a peculiar request, asking the prosecutor general of the capital to indict him for issuing a mistaken ruling that had placed a defendant in custody unjustly.

Persian-Speaking Foreign Media Carrying ‘Biased’ Reports on COVID-19 Outbreak in Iran

A report by Iran’s official news agency IRNA has analyzed the way certain foreign Persian-speaking media outlets cover the developments pertaining to the coronavirus outbreak in Iran, saying the “biased and unprofessional” coverage comes as no surprise

Nadushan; An Iranian City without Any COVID-19 Cases

Coronavirus is spreading in all parts of Iran's Yazd province and has even affected many of its villages. The number of people living with corona in Yazd province has exceeded 1,200, but the populous city of Nadushan has not reported any coronavirus cases so far.

Iranian Artist Tells How It Is to Spend 10 Years in Self-Isolation

While the outbreak of coronavirus in the world has turned self-isolation into an effective precautionary measure to protect the people’s health, an Iranian artist tells the story of his reclusive life over the past 10 years, saying that living in quarantine is not as difficult as it may seem.

Iran to Allocate $250,000 to Make up for Tourism Industry Losses

Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts says the ministry is pursuing the allocation of about $250,000 to compensate for the damages to Iran's tourism infrastructure.

Iranians Latch onto Homemade Bread under Self-Quarantine

As the Iranian people have self-isolated amid the outbreak of coronavirus and have become obsessed by the health tips in the purchase of groceries, many families have decided to bake homemade bread to avoid getting out and buying from the bakeries.

Jabalieh Dome; An Ancient Stone Building Made with Camel Milk

Jabalieh Dome is a spectacular octagonal stone building in Kerman province, southeast of Iran, built in the second century BCE.

Free Coffee Served in Iranian City to Celebrate Religious Feast 

According to an old custom, people in the city of Zavareh in Iran’s Isfahan Province serve free coffee in celebration of the mid-Sha'ban Islamic feasts every year.

Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Relief in Iran’s Lorestan

The first ancient relief of Lorestan province has been discovered by archaeologists in the Western Iranian region.

Iran’s Beiranvand Picked as Asia’s Best Footballer in World Cup History

Iranian footballer Alireza Beiranvand has been chosen as Asia’s best player in the World Cup history.

Benevolent Family Finds a Way to Help Autistic Children during COVID-19 Outbreak

An Iranian family with an autistic child has put their villa in Karaj at the disposal of the Adult Autism Empowerment Institute to make it easier for the families with autistic kids to observe health recommendations during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Tomato Jam: An Exotic, Tasty Dessert for Days of Quarantine

Tomatoes might seem incongruous ingredients for making a jam, but the final result will be undoubtedly one of the best desserts you have ever tasted.

Young Girl Volunteers to Purify Bodies of COVID-19 Victims before Burial

A young Iranian lady is voluntarily purifying the dead bodies of coronavirus victims as part of the funeral ritual that all deceased people go through in the country.

Number of Road Trips in Nowruz Decreases by 80%: Iran

Iran says after the implementation of the social distancing plan, people's trips decreased by 80 percent during the Nowruz holidays.

In a First, Big-Budget Iranian Film to Premiere on VOD amid COVID-19

Famous Iranian director Ebrahim Hatamikia has decided to premier his long-awaited film “Exodus” through Video-On-Demand system as all cinemas are closed over the spread of coronavirus.

Iranian Holy Shrine Used for Production of Masks amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The holy shrine of Shah Cheragh in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz has been temporarily turned into a workshop for local women producing masks amid the outbreak of the COVID-19 in the country.

Century-Old Café in Tehran, Popular Hangout for Book Readers

One of the most popular cafés in the Iranian capital, Tehran, is a book café which dates back 100 years.

Iranian Woman Weightlifter-cum-Nurse Helping COVID-19 Patients

An Iranian woman weightlifter, who has attended international contests for the first time, has now rolled up her sleeves to help fight the coronavirus.

Three Centenarians Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

Three Iranian centenarians have recovered from the novel coronavirus and been discharged from hospital after full recovery.

Several Natl. Icons Rush to Help Needy Amid COVID-19 Outbreak in Iran

Several Iranian world champions as well as a renowned actor have rolled up their sleeves to reach out to needy families amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Women Breathing New Life into Iran’s Qanats Using Handicrafts Revenues

Women in villages in southeastern Iran are using their skills to breathe new life into local underground water canals.

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