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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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Damaneh; Iran's two-story county
Being located in the west of Isfahan province and in the center of Fereydan, Damaneh county dates back to the Achaemenid era; however, it has…
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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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Iran jointly nominates Iftar for UNESCO tag
Iran has submitted a dossier on the Iftar meal to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for a possible joint registrati…
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It's Fun Day
Everyone needs a little unstructured fun in their day, and Fun Day is perfect for having time dedicated to exactly that. It gives everybody the…
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Land Day
Land Day, held on March 30 each year, is a day of significance for Palestinian citizens and the Palestinian diaspora everywhere. It marks a special…
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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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Leader titles New Year as year of "Production: Knowledge-Based and Job-Creating"
Iran's Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei put renewed stress on importance of domestic production, creating new jobs.
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Nowruz: Celebrating the New Year on the Silk Roads
Nowruz is a rite dating back to at least the 6th century BCE, marking the new year and ushering in spring. Variously known as Novruz, Nowrouz,…
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Chaharshanbe Suri; Iranian Pre-New Year celebration
ČAHĀRŠANBA-SŪRĪ (usually pronounced Čāršamba-sūrī), the last Wednesday of the Persian solar year, the eve of which is marked by special customs…
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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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By Afshin Majlesi:
How Iran tourism may improve battered image?
A hidden gem and a backpacker’s dream, Iran holds vast potential as a holiday destination with stunning landscapes, numerous World Heritage sites,…
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Isfahan not only known for its ancient history
Isfahan’s rich history and cultural heritage make it an attractive tourist destination. The city is famous for its handicrafts, such as silverware,…
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Iran understands Russia demand for guarantees
Over the last few days, media and diplomatic circles have been abuzz with inaccurate speculations over how Russia’s demand for guarantees would…
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Qanat; Ancient Aqueduct system
kārēz is the established term for underground irrigation channels in eastern Iran.
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Concept of Chaharbagh rooted in Achaemenid period
Chaharbagh ,which means four gardens in Farsi, is a rectangular garden divided by paths or waterways into four symmetrical sections; excavations…
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Wind towers; ancient engineering
BĀDGĪR (wind-tower), literally “wind catcher,” a traditional structure used for passive air-conditioning of buildings. Wind catchers are found…
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Isfahan school of painting
Eṣfahān school, last great school of Persian miniature painting, at its height in the early 17th century under the patronage of the Safavid ruler…
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By Afshin Majlesi
A foodie paradise where it’s not just food on the menu
Nowadays, a soaring number of travelers are looking for something different like spending all day in a tranquil landscape where you can hike…
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Vienna talks resume with no change in Iran’s position
Iran’s top negotiator is heading back to Vienna after making consultations in Tehran with relevant officials. The consultations seem to have…
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World NGO Day
World NGO Day was born in London, the brainchild of Marcis Liors Skadmanis. It is an international calendar day held on 27th February every year…
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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…
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Russia-Ukraine war in pictures
As diplomatic efforts to defuse tensions around Ukrainian hit a dead end, Russian armed forces have been deployed in breakaway regions in eastern…
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Kish; Jewel of the Persian Gulf
Located off the southern coast of Iran in the Persian Gulf, Kish is undoubtedly one of the most unmatched cities in the world. For those with…
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World Thinking Day
World Thinking Day is celebrated each year by the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts across the world on the 22nd February.
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Top MP sheds light on ‘guarantees’ Iran requires from West
Abolfazl Amouei, member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Majlis (the Iranian Parliament), speaks during an exclusive…
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Aurora Borealis; Stunning dance of lights
The northern lights, also known as the polar lights or aurora borealis, are the natural waves of dancing lights in Earth's sky that predominantly…
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Master Ali; the abled shoemaker!
Millions of people in the world live with a disability. It’s hard to make a living while trying to cope with a disability.