MNA A blaze that erupted at the historic Bazaar of Tabriz, northwest Iran, on Thursday is estimated to have caused about 200 billion rials ($1.33 million) to the centuries-old site. Mohammad-Hassan Talebian, a deputy at Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) made the announcement on Saturday, saying that the renovation ...

Iranians across the country hold mourning rituals in Muharram, first month in lunar calendar, tenth of which marks Ashura when third Imam of Shias and grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his 72 companions were martyred by army of Yazid in year 61 Hegira. Muslims use black as color of mourning and green flags and signs as symbols ...

The Bazaar of Tabriz is one of the oldest bazaars of the Middle East and the largest covered bazar in the world.It was inscribed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in July 2010. Tabrizhas been a place of cultural exchange since antiquity. Its historic bazaar complex is one of the most important commercial centres on the Silk Road. Located in the center ...