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Isfahan municipality hails special relationship with Ho Chi Minh City
Isfahan Mayor Ali Ghasemzadeh has said his municipality is ready to establish closer ties with Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City based on interests…
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By Afshin Majlesi
Going beyond the ordinary: discover the joy of painting on glass
The art of painting on crystal and glass is a highly skilled craft practiced for centuries in the ancient city of Isfahan.
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Iranian Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr
After the new moon of the lunar month of Shawwal was sighted the previous night, Muslims in Iran and many other countries celebrated Eid al-Fitr…
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Raeisi:
Presence of foreign forces endangers regional security
Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has sternly warned the apartheid Israeli dictatorship against taking any action against the Islamic Republic,…
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Millions gather throughout world to observe International Quds Day, despite ongoing Israeli violence
Millions of people joined Quds Day marches in Iran and other Muslim nations to express sympathy with the oppressed Palestinian people and to…
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Isfahan Municipality ready to share expertise with Kufa, mayor says
Isfahan Mayor Ali Ghasemzadeh has said that Kufa is welcome to benefit from the municipal expertise.
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Iranians observed first Laylat al-Qadr
Iran (IMNA) - Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Destiny, is a night of prayer when the holy Qur'an says angels descend on earth to fulfill requests.…
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Kordestan; land of springs and waterfalls
Kordestan province is home to towering mountains, wide valleys, and gushing waterfalls.
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Isfahan popular tourist destination during Nowruz
Necessary arrangements for hosting travelers during Nowruz holidays have been made in Isfahan.
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Isfahan to get more green ahead of Norouz
A green city benefits the environment by preserving biodiversity, reducing air pollution, storing water, dampening noise, and aiding in cooling…
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Isfahan's International Sculpture Symposium manifestation of life, vitality
"The mission of the Isfahan Municipality’s Department for Urban Beautification is to move towards creating artworks that make a lasting impact…
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Iconic river backed to Isfahan
Cutting Isfahan in two parts, the Zayanderud river is the beating heart of the city of turquoise domes.
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Iranians celebrating 44th anniversary of Islamic revolution
In celebration of the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the US-backed Pahlavi dynasty in 1979, millions of Iranians…
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Flashback on Iran's Islamic Revolution
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini led the Iran's Islamic Revolution that overthrew Iran's monarchy forty years ago. As soon as the Islamic government…
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Leader calls national unity 'essential need', says enemies seek to sow divisions
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has underlined the need for national unity, saying the enemies are bent on sowing…
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Thousands of Iranians observe Itikaf
Thousands of Iranian people observed the last day of Itikaf or secluded devotion, in Grand Mosques across the country.
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Huge earthquake toppled buildings in Turkey, Syria
As the death toll from one of the worst earthquakes to hit Turkey in 100 years surpassed 500 people, rescuers are frantically searching for survivors…
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Darb-e Kushk; forgotten in modern Isfahan
At the intersection of Tayeb and Mir-Damad streets, is located the remnants of Darb-e Kushk, which was once an ancient neighborhood of Isfahan,…
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Happy Father's Day
Iranians worldwide celebrate the national Father's Day on the birth anniversary of the 1st Imam of Shia Muslims, Imam Ali (PBUH), which fall…
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Lunar New Year 2023 in pictures
The Lunar New Year, traditionally regarded as the most significant celebration in the Chinese calendar, is being celebrated by millions of families…
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By Afshin Majlesi
Vibrant colors of heritage
Isfahan has long been home to dye workshops where fashionable fabrics are created utilizing traditional methods.
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By Afshin Majlesi
Crafts; ancient method of underglaze
One of the earliest methods of pottery decoration still being used today in Iran is underglaze. Similar to painting and drawing, underglaze allows…
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By Afshin Majlesi
Khatamkari experts breathe new life into objects
For centuries, Isfahan has been a leading hub for Khatamkari experts who breathe new life into objects with intricate inlays.
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New Year’s Eve in a city where domes dominate sky
Isfahan is known as the city of turquoise domes, standing tall against the backdrop of a blue sky.
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By Afshin Majlesi
Meet farmers who harvest crop more costly than gold
It is early morning in a saffron field, northeast Iran, where dozens of farmers are gathering delicate purple flowers as many as they can before…
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By Afshin Majlesi
Autumn's farewell party: everyone is invited
For color enthusiasts, finding autumn gold is highly rewarding when heart-shaped leaves go glorious red, orange, and yellow.
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9th Duhok International Film Fest Winners Announced
The winners of various competition categories of World Cinema and Kurdish Cinema in the 9th edition of the Duhok International Film Festival…