Iranian dutar virtuoso passes away at 94
Osman Mohammad-Parast, a well-known Iranian dutar virtuoso, has passed away at the age of 94 in the city of Khaf, Razavi Khorasan…
Culture
Iranian artist works showcased in Iran-Italy joint exhibition
Head of Dezful Culture and Islamic Guidance office said that Iranian artist Hamid Tajallifard visual art works have been showcased in the…
Iran marks National Day of Omar Khayyam
Today is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Iranian poet, astronomer, writer, and mathematician Omar Khayyam. Omar…
Photo: Nomadic Communities Attend Festival in Northwest Iran
Kaleybar area, located in Iran’s northeastern province of East Azarbaijan, played host to a cultural and sports festival of the country’s nomadic…
Tourism ministry celebrates birthday of Hossein Mahjubi, painter of peace and paradise
The 92nd birthday of painter Hossein Mahjubi was celebrated on Friday by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts. The celebration…
Publication on Iran-Japan film relationships introduced at Tehran Intl. Book Fair
A book illustrating cinematic connections between Iran and Japan was introduced in a special meeting at the 33rd Tehran International Book Fair…
Italian ambassador hails deep relations with Iran
Italian Ambassador to Iran Giuseppe Perrone, who is on a visit to the northeastern province of East Azarbaijan, hailed the deep and…
Asghar Farhadi scores first home win for “A Hero” at Iranian directors’ celebration
After garnering dozens of honors at international events for “A Hero”, Asghar Farhadi scored his first domestic award for this acclaimed drama…
Persian musical “Simorghnameh” inspires new generation to care about environment
A musical entitled “Simorghnameh” went on stage last week at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall to inspire the younger generation to care about the…
Iranian photographer wins gold in Turkiye’s Arbella contest
Iranian photographer Hossein Tahavori has succeeded in gaining gold medal in the 12th Arbella International Photography Contest in Turkey. The annual photography…
Iran marks national Shiraz Day
The 15th day of Ordibehesht in the Iranian calendar that falls on May 5 has been designated as Shiraz Day due to…
Top Iranian scholar Mohammad-Ali Eslami Nodushan dies at 97
Mohammad-Ali Eslami Nodushan, a top Iranian poet, writer, critic and lawyer, died on Monday at his home in Canada at the age…
Veteran voice actress Shahla Nazerian passes away
Renowned Iranian voice actress Shahla Nazerian passed away in Tehran on Monday at the age of 75. Nazerian, who was professional in…
UNESCO’s Uraman registration contributes to sustainable tourism development
The registration of the Cultural Landscape of Huraman or Uraman, located in the heart of the Zagros Mountains in the provinces of…
Muslims, non-Muslims enjoying Ramadan festivities in Lebanon
Since Ramadan, like Christmas, is regarded as a national occasion in Lebanon; its festivities are enjoyed and celebrated by all Muslims and…
Quran exhibition opens in Turkmenistan
The Islamic Republic Quranic Exhibition opened in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan. The exhibition started on Thursday with the presence of Gholamabbas…
Zoolbia Bamieh popular in Ramadan
a Persian doughnut made of deep-fried dough drunk in tasty syrup – is highly popular during the holy month of Ramadan. In…
Iran Arts Museum
Iran Arts Museum is established in old Marmar (marble) Palace, the residence of 1st Pahlavi monarch. The two-story museum has many halls…
National Day of Saadi Shirazi; Master of Speech
Today is the National Commemoration Day of the renowned Persian poet Saadi Shirazi, born in Shiraz around 1200 and died around 1292.…
“Imagine” to compete in Cannes Critics’ Week
Iranian drama “Imagine” will be competing in the 61st edition of La Semaine de la Critique – Cannes Critics’ Week. Directed by…
Envoy eyes boosting Iran-Singapore cultural coop.
Iran’s ambassador to Singapore discussed strengthing cultural interactions between Iran and Singapore with the Director of the National Museum of Iran. Ambassador…
Painter Abdolhamid Qadirian named Islamic Revolution Artist of the Year
Painter Abdolhamid Qadirian has been named the Islamic Revolution Artist of the Year. He was honored with the title on the closing…
Upside-down tulips bring color to mountains
Clusters of Fritillaria, or upside-down tulips, have decorated mountains and rocky areas in the western province of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari. There are more than…
Ramadan traditions across Africa
Same as all Muslims across the globe, African Muslims fast and observe Ramadan rituals. Each African country has its own unique customs,…
National Day of Iranian poet Attar of Nishapur
April 14 is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Persian poet, mystic, and philosopher Attar of Nishapur.…
Tehran Intl. Holy Quran Exhibition returns to live programs
The 29th edition of the International Holy Quran Exhibition will be held in person in Tehran after last year’s online-only version. The…
Islamic Revolution Art Week honors top stage, screen artists of the year
Top stage and screen artists of the year were honored on Sunday as part of the programs for the Islamic Revolution Art…
8th Intl. Conference on Rumi and Shams-i Tabrizi set for Sept. 29, 30
The 8th International Conference on Rumi and Shams-i Tabrizi will be held on September 29 and 30, the organizers announced on Thursday.…
Poet Parvin Etesami to come back to life at Tehran theater
The life story of Parvin Etesami (1907-1940), one of the most prominent Persian poets of the 20th century, will be staged at…
Pegah Ahangarani’s documentary to be screened at 4 int’l festivals
The short documentary “I Am Trying to Remember” directed by Pegah Ahangarani will be screened at four international festivals such as Hot…
“Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party” published in Persian
Chinese-American author Ying Chang Compestine’s novel “Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party” has been published in Persian. Translated by Farideh Khorrami, the…
Iranian streaming platform provides free education for students in Afghanistan
An Iranian streaming platform which has a school section is providing students in Afghanistan with free educational courses. Filimo is an on-demand…
Famous Ramadan traditions in Egypt
Egypt is the most famous place for Ramadan traditions and it is said that many of the Ramadan rituals practiced throughout the…
Iran’s FM Congratulates World Muslims on Advent of Ramadan
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian congratulated Muslims all over the world on the advent of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan. “Congratulations…
Iran declares Sunday as first day of holy month of Ramadan
The office of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has declared Sunday, April 3, as the first day of the…
‘Sizdah Be-dar’, celebration to bid farewell to Nowruz
An Iranian National Nature Day, locally known as ‘Sizdah Be-dar’, is held on the 13th day of Farvardin (the first month of…
Iranian traditional vocalist interrogated by US agents, denied entry
Iranian traditional vocalist Alireza Ghorbani could not perform in California last week after US agents interrogated for hours and denied him entry. Organizers of…
Kashan; historical city of carpets and pottery
Located on the edge of the central deserts of Iran in Isfahan province, Kashan is one of the main destinations for tourists.…
Chabahar; city for all seasons
Located in the southeast of Iran, Chabahar is one of the few areas of the country that is full of inimitable and…
‘Nowruz diplomacy’ a ground for regional convergence
‘Nowruz diplomacy’ as leverage in foreign policies and the relations of the region’s countries can have extensive contributions and benefits. Diplomacy is…