Friday, December 26, 2025

Society and Culture

Prehistoric Rocks Discovered in Southern Iran

Ancient conical pieces of rock bearing curious carvings have been discovered in southern Iran.

Bedridden Iranian Teacher Hailed for Teaching Students Online

Iran’s education minister has expressed his gratitude to an instructor for teaching pupils online while sick in bed in hospital.

Titi Caravanserai: A Historical Hotel Built on A Woman’s Order

Iran’s northern province of Gilan hosts a historical hotel, known as the “Titi Caravanserai”, which had been constructed upon the order of a female member of the royal family some 600 years ago.

Iran Commemorates National Day of Saadi

What follows is a photo gallery of the tomb of prominent Iranian poet Saadi Shirazi in his hometown, Shiraz, in southern Iran on the occasion of a national day named after him.

Lahijan Cookies; Centuries-Old Souvenir of Northern Iran

Lahijan cookies are among the most delicious cookies of the world that cannot be easily overlooked.

Iranian Wunderkind Arat Hosseini Impresses Lionel Messi

Arat Hosseini, an Iranian boy with an inborn football talent developed with the help of his father, has turned into a famous figure admired by many people around the world.

Self-Isolation: An Opportunity to Explore World’s Cultural Heritage

Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts says the people of the world can use their free time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic to get more familiar with the world's cultural heritage.

Storytelling Helps Children Overcome Fear of Coronavirus

An official with Iran’s Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults has advised the parents to read stories to their children as an effective way to dispel their fears of the novel coronavirus pandemic and build their hopes up for the bright days.

VP Asks Iranians to Use Helpline to Report Domestic Violence

Iranian Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs has encouraged people to contact a helpline to report the cases of domestic violence or child maltreatment as people have been told to stay home to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Afghans Producing Hospital Masks in Iran amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Afghan nationals residing near the capital, Tehran, are producing over 1,000 hospital gowns per day.

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.

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