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Peculiar Inheritance Makes Iranian Woman Exporter of Honey

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A bee yard that Iranian old lady Fatemeh Mostafavi had inherited from her father has become a source of livelihood and a family business for her, helping her find foreign customers for the high-quality honey.
Lifestyle

Disabled Iranian among World’s 10 Outstanding Young People

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A young Iranian suffering from a disability that affects 98 percent of his muscles has been listed by a notable international organization that focuses on youths’ contribution to development as one of the “Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World.”
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A Look at Jolfa History: An Exhibition of Iranian-Armenian Lifestyle

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“A Look at the History of Jolfa” is the title of an exhibition on the traditional jobs, arts and clothing of Armenians in Iran’s Isfahan.
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Harkareh; A Traditional Stone Pot Used to Heal Ailments

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Harkareh stone pots are traditional utensils of northeastern Iran, which are believed to have many medicinal and effective properties.
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Northwestern Iran; A Paradise for Off-Roaders

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The mountainous nature in northwestern Iran, especially those located between Ardabil and Gilan provinces, has turned the region into one of the best places for lovers of off-road routes, especially mountain bikers.
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National Day of Shah-e Cheragh Commemorated in Iran

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Iranian people on Sunday commemorated the National Day of Shah-e Cheragh, which is a cultural occasion marked every year across the country in honour the brother of eighth Shiite Imam.
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Luqaimat; Sweet Dumpling Made in Southern Iran

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Luqaimat is a type of Arabic pastry that is cooked in Iran’s southern province of Bushehr.
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Iran to Make Medical Services More Affordable for Afghans

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Iran says it plans to make health and treatment services more affordable for Afghan migrants, as there is a great potential for attracting Afghan health tourists.
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Iran to Reopen Schools Based on Odd-Even Plan: Minister

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Iran’s education minister says students will go to school on an odd/even plan in the new educational year in order to contain the novel coronavirus.
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Iran Resumes Direct Flights to Manchester

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Iran’s flag carrier Iran Air will resume its direct flights from Tehran to the UK city of Manchester as of Saturday.
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Last Solar Eclipse of Century in Iranian Calendar

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The solar eclipse that happened in Iran on June 21 was the last one in current Persian century, which will end by March 2021.
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Tehran Hosts Happy Snowmen Festival as Summer Arrives

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The first festival of happy snowmen was held a few days ago in Tochal complex, in the heights of northern Tehran.
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Hilevar Rock Village; A Survivor of Mongol Invasion of Iran

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Dating back to the Ilkhanid period, the historical rock village of Hilevar is located in Osku, East Azarbaijan province, northwestern Iran.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Makes Lepers Lonelier Than Ever

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A clergyman in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad is mingling with lepers who have slipped into oblivion for years and who everyone stays away from.
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Sarooq Rug: A Hand-Woven Persian Rug Popular among Western Buyers

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The Sarooq rug is a kind of hand-woven Persian rug and a handicraft with international reputation.
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Parthian Graveyard Found in Central Iran

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Archaeologists have unearthed a jar burial cemetery at an ancient historic site in Iran’s central city of Isfahan dating back to the Parthian Empire.
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Prominent Iranian Actor Mohammad-Ali Keshavarz Dies at 90

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Illustrious Iranian actor Mohammad-Ali Keshavarz has passed away at the age of 90 in Tehran.
Tourism

Iran Unveils Its First Capsule Hotel

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The Iranian tourism department has unveiled a first capsule hotel in the country as authorities seek to expand tourism amenities for budget-conscious travelers.
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Full-Glass Suspension Bridge Opened to Visitors in NW Iran

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A full-glass suspension bridge has become operational in northwestern Iran.
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Persian Architecture in Photos: Niavaran Palace

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The Palace of Niavaran in Shemiranat, northern Tehran, is an important example of Persian architecture in the 20th century.
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Ancient Art of Mat Weaving in Iran’s Khuzestan

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The art of weaving booria, a type of mat, is older than textile making in Khuzestan province, south-west of Iran.
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Iran Says Local Tourism Industry Booming after Restrictions Ease

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Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts says tourism industry is thriving again in the country now that the coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
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Iran Celebrates World Handicrafts Day

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June 10 marks the World Handicrafts Day, an occasion commemorating the creative works of hard-working men and women all over the globe.
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Three Iranian Films in 2020 Sheffield Doc/Fest

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Sheffield International Documentary Festival (SIDF) is going to screen three Iranian films in its 2020 edition.
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Meshkinfam Museum; A Gem of Visual Arts in Shiraz

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Meshkinfam Art Museum, a residence-turned-museum in Iran’s southern city of Shiraz, has gained fame as a treasure trove of visual arts attracting visitors.
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