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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…
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Isfahan’s Fire Temple
Isfahan’s Fire Temple, Atashgah-e Esfahan, is a Sassanid archaeological site spotted on a hill under the same name. It lies approximately eight…
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Tonight is Earth Hour
Tonight, for the 15th consecutive year, people around the world will turn off their lights for one hour. It's part of a grassroots global campaign…
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Isfahan hosting tourists during Norouz
Covid-19 has not dampened the travel plans of millions of Iranians during the public holidays of the Iranian New Year for a third straight year.
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Enjoy watching a Matthiola incana garden in Isfahan
Blooming in dense clusters, Matthiola incanas and hyacinths are highly fragrant flowers that considered the symbols of spring for Iranians.
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Isfahan's National Art Museum
Having more than 320 artworks, Isfahan's National Art Museum is devoted to the collection and exhibition of archaeological remnants from the…