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Senior Citizens Day
We are fortunate to live in a time when so many of our elderly are living lives of unexpected health and financial security, but such was not…
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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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With Ghani out of picture, Taliban waltz into Kabul presidential palace
Not long after Afghan President Ashraf Ghani flees the country to safety, the Taliban militant group tops its exponential advances in the country…
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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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Isfahan embraces Muharram
Expressing condolences over the martyrdom anniversary of aba Abdillah al-Hussain (PBHU), Isfahan Municipality's Director General for Communications…
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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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Citizens without masks be prevented from boarding in Isfahan
Saying that wearing face masks and observing health protocols in Isfahan Metro System is mandatory, The CEO of Isfahan Urban Railway Co. added,…
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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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By Elahe Seyfodin
Iran's Karst Water Resources Hold Potential to Alleviate Drought Crisis
Amidst a severe drought caused by mismanagement of groundwater and insufficient rainfall, experts emphasize that Iran's karst water resources…
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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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Artist Ruholamin offers free copies of Ashura paintings for Muharram rituals
Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin has published high-resolution copies of a number of his paintings on the tragedy of Ashura for the use of the…
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Single Working Women’s Day
Single is no longer a lack of options – but a choice. A choice to refuse to let your life be defined by your relationship status but to live…
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Ayatollah Khamenei to formally endorse Raeisi as 8th president of Iran
An official ceremony is taking place in Tehran during which Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is to officially endorse…
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World Breastfeeding Week
Breastfeeding provides every child with the best possible start in life. It delivers health, nutritional and emotional benefits to both children…
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Fifth wave of coronavirus pandemic in pictures
As the fifth wave of the coronavirus pandemic driven by the Delta variant peaks in Iran, health officials have criticized people's lack of commitment…
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Isfahan Municipality removed barriers to connecting with sister cities
"The Iran - Portugal Friendship Association can extend future endeavors by focusing more on Isfahan's resources, especially in the areas of children…
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Isfahan, Porto officially become sister cities
The twinning agreement between Isfahan and Porto was signed by Ghodratollah Norouzi, the mayor of Isfahan, and Rui Moreira ,the mayor of Porto.…
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World Hepatitis Day
Hepatitis is a disease characterized by the inflammation of the liver. There are 5 main hepatitis viruses, referred to as types A, B, C, D and…
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Chinese steelmaker starts using Iranian technology
A major Chinese steel manufacturing company has introduced a technology developed in Iran to boost its output and improve its environmental credential…
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Restoration aimed to help preserve Sirvan for future generations
A team of Iranian restorers and cultural heritage experts has finished work on Sirvan in a bid to help preserve the ancient town for future generation…
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The best photos from the Tokyo Olympics
It's a year later than expected, but the 2020 Summer Olympics are finally here.
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Illuminating Isfahan's public spaces
Lighting up buildings and spaces in a right way all across Isfahan can make the whole city come alive with a new look.
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Isfahan stand ready to share experiences with Senegal
The joint meeting of the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Senegal and the ambassador of Senegal to Iran took place hosting by Ghodratolla…
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Iran hopes to start testing mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine by mid-Sept.
A team of Iranian experts is working on an mRNA coronavirus vaccine that is being developed based on nanoliposome technology, hoping to start…