MNA In a Thursday meeting with Iranian officials Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei underlined the significance of Hormuz Island calling for its economic and security improvement. "Iranian islands are important, regarding their security, economy and historical issues," the leader said. "I put emphasis on Hormuz Island,...

IFP- The Portuguese Castle of Hormuz Island, built in the early 16th century, is one of the last surviving monuments of the Portuguese rule in the Persian Gulf. The castles built by Portuguese during their colonial rule in the Persian Gulf in 16th and 17th century are scattered across its littoral areas and islands, including Qeshm Island, Kong ...

IFP - Hormuz, an Iranian island in the Persian Gulf, is home to the only mountain in the world whose soil is edible and is used in making a delicious type of bread. Located in the Strait of Hormuz, eight kilometres off the Iranian coast, the Hormuz Island is part of Hormozgan Province. There is a strange mountain on the island whose soil is ...

Bandar Abbas, April 29, IRNA Museum of Persian Gulf Maps was inaugurated in Hormuz Island in a ceremony attended by Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister Ali Jannati concurrent with National Persian Gulf Day (April 29). Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Jannati said that the museum will display credited historic maps of the Persian Gulf. Historic ...

Hormuz Island, an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, is a secluded spot loved by environmentalists and those who long for peace and quiet. The oval island, known as the key to the Persian Gulf because of its geographical position, has gained popularity with artists too. Its beaches which are covered with colorful soil are the canvas of artists....

Tehran, May 31, IRNA -- Hormuz Island in the Persian Gulf will host the Global Nomadic Art Project (GNAP) in 2015, said an environmental artist. Ahmad Nadalian further said that the project has been initiated by the Korean Nature Art Association, also known as YATOO, Iran Daily to be published on Sunday said. The event?s last edition was held at ...

The fourth world soil carpet was made in the Persian Gulf Island of Hormoz by 30 artists who worked on it for one week.Art director of the project Ahmad Kargaran told IRNA on Friday evening that four tons of colorful soil of the island has been used to create the 1,400 square-meter carpet. By ...