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"World War III" to Represent Iran in 2023 OSCARS
The committee in charge of introducing Iranian movies to the 95th Academy Awards has picked out "World War III" among the five final candidates…
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Persian gold-work embroidery impressive for its daintiness
The art of needlework with metallic golden thread is one of the most luxurious embroidery techniques that once accessible only to the wealthy…
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Iran's Rasht never fails to impress
Enchanting, lovely, and captivating are just a few words to describe Rasht. The diverse city is saturated with picturesque landscapes and rich…
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"Avaye Doost", Complete Iranian Radif Album Performed by Maestro Yaghoub Anoush
The upcoming album "Avaye Doost" (Sound of the Friend) is a comprehensive collection of authentic Iranian radif music performed by maestro violinist…
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Demonstration of pure love to Imam Hussein in pictures
Millions of Iranian Shia pilgrims made a religious trek from the southern borders of the country to the holy city of Karbala to mark the end…
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Isfahan's mayor becomes Secretary of World Handicrafts City office
The Mayor of Isfahan has been appointed as the Secretary of the "World Handicrafts City" office by Isfahan's Supreme Council of the Cultural…
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Arbaeen walk; symbol of devotion to Imam Hussein
At Iran's multiple border crossings with Iraq, a terrific number of pilgrims surge forward to one of the biggest religious pilgrimages on the…
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Swing of art on gravestones
Pine trees are the only living creatures that dance in the breeze among the headstones of the historical Armenian cemetery in Isfahan. Across…
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Hamed Soleimanzadeh Joins 2023 Golden Globe Awards Jury
Hamed Soleimanzadeh, an Iranian critic, researcher, instructor, and filmmaker, has been appointed as a jury member of 2023 Golden Globe Awards.…
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International Day of Charity
Any charitable donation, big or small, money or time, can go a long way to helping solve some of the world’s worst problems, such as child hunger…
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Spain’s La Tomatina festival returns after pandemic pause
Thousands of revelers splattered each other with tomatoes on Wednesday, celebrating the return of Spain’s iconic La Tomatina food fight festival…
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Iran bids farewell to poet Amir-Hushang Ebtehaj
Reciting his poems “Arghavan” and “Sepideh”, Iranians bade farewell to their beloved poet Amir-Hushang Ebtehaj in front of Tehran’s Vahdat Hall…
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Dance of thread and gold on fabric
Brocade is a very fine and expensive fabric that its warps and wefts are made of pure silk and colored silk respectively; one of the wefts is…
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Top Tourist Attractions in Havana
History and Havana go hand in hand. The name Havana conjures images of Spanish conquistadors, revolutionary heroes, and the literati and glitterati…
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Khujand,Yazd to pen sister city agreement
The Director of Communications and International Affairs Department of Yazd Municipality announced that the necessary arrangements to sign a…
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Opera puppet show puts Ashura tragedy on stage in Tehran
Director Behruz Gharibpur is restaging the Ashura opera puppet show with his Aran Theater Troupe at Vahdat Hall in Tehran.
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World Calligraphy Day
Calligraphy is art in a written form. Today it is used in many design concepts for advertising and promoting, and it is easy to do because of…
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Muslims across the world mark Ashura with mourning rituals
Shiite Muslims commemorated the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram, also known as Ashura, which marks the anniversary of the martyrdom…
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Iranian Muslims observed Ashura
Millions of Iranians across the country observed Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), to remind the world…
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Iranian mothers pay tribute to Hazrat Ali Asghar
Iranian mothers participated in "Hazrat Ali-Asghar" mourning ceremonies nationwide while bringing their unweaned babies clad in green and white…
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Cycle to Work Day
Bicycle riding is one of the best ways to get exercise into your daily routine. But have you ever thought about taking your bicycle and riding…
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Cras Photo Exhibition on “Kurdish Clothing”
The exhibition subject of this news-piece will be organised by the Regional Research Centre for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in…
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Flash floods dampened dried-up Gavkhooni wetland
Wetlands are important natural environments that provide numerous advantages for wildlife and people. Providing habitats for many different organisms,…
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Islamic cities clad in black paying homage to Imam Hussain
Shiʿi Muslims observe the first 10 days of Muḥarram month (the period during which the tragic battle of Karbala occurred) by arranging mourning…
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Tash-Gozari; symbol of Imam Hussain's liberality
The ritual of Tash-Gozari is one of the oldest Islamic rites that a large number of Iran's Azeri Turks practice it as the symbol of the beginning…
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Drafting sister cities' rule-book underway
The head of the International Working Group and Urban Diplomacy of the Public Relations Committee of Iran's Metropolitan Assembly Hamed Soltani…
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Must-visit attractions in China's Xi’an
Xi'an attractions are most famously of an ancient nature, notably the Terracotta Army and ancient capital architecture. They date back to the…
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Duo of Iranian singers honored at Global Music Awards
The Saeedi Brothers, a duo of Iranian singers, won the bronze medal at the Iranian section of the top tier music competition, Global Music…
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Iran preparing to get 4,500-year-old cypress on UNESCO list
Iran’s deputy tourism minister on Thursday said they were preparing to apply to UNESCO for listing a 4,500-year-old cypress on the Natural World…
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2nd international Moscow Kurdish Film Festival Winners Announced
This year, the 2nd international "Moscow Kurdish Film Festival" for the first time established nominations, formed a jury and awarded the "Golden…