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Harvesting Plums Festival
As autumn begins, the fields are cleared of crops; harvest season in Iran is accompanied by some festivals and celebrations.
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Winners of the 34th International Film Festival for Children and Youth announced
The Winners of the 34th International Film Festival for Children and Youth in different sections were announced during a ceremony held on Wednesday…
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International Children and Youth Film Festival to gain everlasting life
"With the establishment of a permanent secretariat in the child-friendly city of Isfahan, this one-week event can be turned into a continuous…
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Iranians hold mourning rituals over martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (PBUH)
Iranian mourners commemorated the tragic martyrdom anniversary of Ali ibn Musa al-Reza, the eighth Shias’ Imam.
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Karbala welcomes black-clad mourners
Muslims performed mourning rituals of Arba'een in Iraqi's holy city of Karbala to commemorate the seventh-century martyrdom of Prophet Mohammad's…
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Labbaik Ya Hussain
Arba’een is a holly religious observance that falls forty days after the Day of Ashura which marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his 72 companions…
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Happy new academic year
September 25 is considered as the start of the school year in Iran. There is the mixed feelings of happiness, homesickness, joy and excitement…
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International Film Festival for Children & Youth Isfahan's cultural treasure
"International Film Festival for Children & Youth is one of the cultural and artistic assets that has been lent to Isfahan by the country's artistic…
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Revisiting September 11
The following photographs were all made on September 11 and are described here in Nachtwey's own words: "In my mind it all went into slow motion.…
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Harvesting rice on Northern Iran's paddy fields
In Northern Iran, you can enjoy astonishing views of large paddy fields coating the areas in green. The must-see sight of rice farms provide…
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Bird Photographer of the Year 2021 finalists
Bird photographer of the year 2021 has been unveiled, with a photo of a roadrunner stopped in its tracks by the US-Mexico border wall taking…
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Iran's morgues under pressure
Mounting deaths from the latest surge in Delta variant of COVID -19 have put the morgues and funeral homes under pressure across Iran.
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Comedy wildlife photography awards 2021
Gophers goofing around, a laughing snake and racoons seemingly sharing their secrets are among the shortlisted images for the 2021 Comedy Wildlife…
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Coronavirus death toll on the rise
As the Coronavirus Pandemic has spread across the world, people have become more familiar with the death tolls that the official health authorities…
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Then and now pictures of Hamedan
Repeatedly renovating cities over years, decades, and centuries has left us with environments that reflect every interval of urban history at…
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Happy National Doctors' Day
Iranians observe National Doctor’s Day on August 23 which is the birth anniversary of Persian physician Avicenna, the father of early modern…
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Afghanistan remained in political turmoil
Following the Taliban’s military takeover of Afghanistan, many Afghans hoping to flee the country escape and escape Taliban rule, continue to…
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The night of the oppressed held in Iran
The night of Ashura, marking the anniversary of Imam Hussain’s martyrdom, in Iran is called Shaam-e Ghariban, meaning “the night of the oppressed”.…
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Blood donation movement in Muharram
Since the beginning of Muharram, more than 1,800 people in Isfahan province have participated in the blood donation movement to show their faith…
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Ashura rituals in pictures
The 10th of Muharram, known as Ashura, marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (PBUH), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, along with 72 loyal…
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Mourning days of Tasu’a and Ashura arrived
Tasu’a and Ashura,holding great historical religious significance, are solemn days observed by Muslims on the 9th and 10th of Muharram respectively.
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Nationwide lockdown brought into effect
In an effort to curb the highly contagious Delta variant, Iranian authorities have imposed a six-day nationwide lockdown from August 16 lasting…
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Muharram mourning rituals in place observing safety protocols
Iranian health officials urged people to observe health and safety protocols and practice social distancing during Muharram mourning rituals,…
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Iranian hospitals run out of intensive care unit beds
Since the coronavirus pandemic rocked the globe, thousands of Iranians have lost their lives from complications of COVID-19, many of whom were…
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Greece fires in pictures
The wildfires that broke out in Attica and Evia this week have burned more than 25,000 hectares
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Isfahan clothed in black respecting Muharram
Emphasizing that mourning ceremonies of Muharram will be held in conformity with instructions issued by the National Task Force Against Coronavirus,…
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Happy Journalists Day
National Journalist’s Day in Iran is observed on August 8 to pay tribute to the memory of the Iranian journalist Mahmoud Saremi who was assassinated…
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Early fall color seen in Isfahan's trees
Golden-yellow foliage is one of the best part of fall season; however, watching the leaves change from green to shades yellow and brown is a…
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Isfahan International Conference Center inaugurated
"We take the constructive interaction between the managers and officials of Isfahan as a stroke of good fortune. We started with genuine commitment…
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Wildfires in Turkey rage on
The death toll from wildfires raging in Turkey’s Mediterranean towns rose to six Saturday after two forest workers were killed, the country’s…