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Ab-Anbar; Iran's ancient water resources engineering
No matter how much applied science and technology advance with time, humans craving for water is never likely to change. Today, there is no need…
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Hajj 2022 touched by Covid-19 precautions
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that the number of pilgrims to perform Hajj 1443H (2022) in Saudi Arabia has been extended to one million…
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Isfahan's Ghalamkari art in pictures
One of the most captivating scenes described by travelers who recollect the memories of their beloved city of Isfahan is the image of the colorful…
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Semirom; Iran's roof
Semirom is a County in the south of Isfahan province; with an altitude of more than 2500 meters above the sea level, it is considered as one…
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Isfahan, Niger to broaden cultural, economic ties
"During my visit to Isfahan, I spent time in different departments of Transportation, Urban Regeneration and Waste Management. I've been on a…
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Iranians mark birth anniversary of Imam Reza, condemn insulting remarks against Prophet Muhammad
A couple of thousand people gathered in Iran's capital ,Tehran, on Friday to observe the birth anniversary of Imam Reza, the eighth immaculate…
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World handicrafts day
Considered as a hub for crafts and folk art, Isfahan is the third biggest city in Iran, with 1.5 million inhabitants. Its creative sector comprises…
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Zayanderud enlivened Isfahan
Most of the world's ancient cities have been emerged around rivers. Urban rivers help to connect communities and round people up.
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Enjoy watching the Zayanderud through Safavid kings' seat
Also known as the Biglar Beigi Bridge, Iran's Khajoo bridge stretches across the Zayandeh Rood River in Isfahan, connecting the old and new textures…
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Delicate art of carpet weaving
Anyone knowing about carpets, rugs and the like would point to Iran as the birthplace of the art where the oldest hand-knotted carpet dating…
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Skies turn orange in Middle Eastern cities due to sandstorms
An usually high number of sandstorms have hit the Middle East, disrupting the daily lives of thousands amid warnings from experts that climate…
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Popular Turkish Beverages and drinks
Turkey has always been known for its special coffee and strong black tea. Beside these two drinks, beverages are the integral parts of Turkish…
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Iranian farmers on paddy fields
Transplanting is a common method of planting rice in puddled fields. Such crop-establishment method requires much more labor compared to direct…
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Ritual of rolling newborns in Damask roses
The ritual of rolling newborns in Damask roses is one of the ancient Iranian customs that is being practiced in Damghan's Amirieh county in the…
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International Museum Day 2022: Theme, history and significance
The annual observance of International Museum Day is coordinated by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) since 1977. The day also marks…
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Damask Rose picking tradition in Iran
Damask Rose or Mohammadi flower has been the preeminent agricultural products of Iran since ancient times and considered as one of the indigenous…
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Seniors' playtime
Parks and urban green spaces are almost designed for children, youngsters or able-bodied adults; however, they can be created with a variety…
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Zavareh; ancient county in heart of desert
Being located northeast of Isfahan's Ardestan, Zavareh is one of the ancient villages of Iran that dates back to the time before the rise of…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Isfahan; Paradise home for Polish Jewish children
In a country with decades-long political conflict with the Israeli regime, the greatest Jewish community in the Middle East stands still amidst…
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Isfahan; the land of soaring minarets
The tower, in a wide variety of forms ranging from cylindrical to polygonal, from which the muezzin proclaims the call to prayer five times a…
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Isfahan; city of blue Islamic tiles
If you’ve ever visited Iran's historical cities, in particular Isfahan, you’ve probably been wowed by the blue tiles lining the mosques in the…
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Persian Gulf National Day
The Persian Gulf is a shallow, epi-continental sea approximately 1,000 km long and 200-350 km wide, narrowing to about 60 km across at the Straits…
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People worldwide mark Quds Day in solidarity with Palestinians
Millions of people have taken to the streets for Quds Day rallies around the world to show solidarity with the Palestinians and condemn Israeli…
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Iran's pink mosque
You can find Nasir-Al Molk Mosque, known as the Pink Mosque, in the city of orange blossom, Shiraz. This historical masterpiece lies in Nasir…
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Christians celebrate Orthodox Easter 2022
Orthodox Christians in Europe, Africa and the Middle East celebrated Orthodox Easter on Sunday.
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Mahyar Caravanserai; outstanding example of Safavid art
The journeys of traders and their caravans along the roads across Iran would have been much more difficult if there was no caravansaries that…
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Iranians keep vigil during Laylat Al Qadr
The Night of Glory, Laylat Al Qadr, is one of the odd numbered holy nights in the last 10 days of Ramadan during which the first verses of the…
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Isfahan, Poland on path of solidarity, cooperation
Emphasizing the importance of increasing international interactions and strengthening public diplomacy by the Municipality of Isfahan, the Mayor…
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Muslims around the world celebrating Ramadan
The Muslims across the world welcome the fasting month of Ramadan on Sunday and, unlike previous years, COVID-19 pandemic will not outshine this…
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Happy Ramadan
Holy Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims practice fasting. The holy month begins and ends with the appearance…