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Isfahan spares no efforts in managing waste
Waste is an indespansable part of urban life which should be considered as an opportunity rather than a probem. Proper waste management is important…
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Let's taste Malayer's edible gold
For Iran with a heritage of cultivation and harvesting of grapes, the annual grape harvest of Malayer is an excellent time of year. Iran’s grapes…
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Iran proposed plan of sister city agreements between border cities
Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaeili called for establishing sister city agreements between the border cities…
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Huge crowds of people hold rallies in Tehran to denounce riots, acts of sacrilege
People in the Iranian capital Tehran hold massive rallies on September 25, 2022, carrying placards and chanting slogans to denounce the latest…
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Happy First Day of School
The first day of school brings a mixed emotions to students and parents. Kids are excited about the new friends and the atmosphere and anxious…
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A green retreat: National Botanical Garden of Iran
A green retreat and remarkable destination for nature lovers, the National Botanical Garden of Iran embraces plans from across the globe in open…
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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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Imam Hussain welcomes more than 20 million Muslims
Shia pilgrims converged in the holy city of Karbala to pay tribute to Imam Hussain on the occasion on Arbaeen which marks the end of a 40-day…
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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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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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By Elahe Seyfodin
Iran takes bold steps towards eradicating illiteracy
In a remarkable effort to combat illiteracy, Iran has launched an ambitious nationwide campaign aimed at eradicating this pressing issue. The…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Key role of Iranian women in wetland conservation
Wetlands are the habitat for 40% of all species on the planet, shield us from flooding, offer humans with food and clean water, and are vital…
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Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in St. Petersburg
Moscow might be Russia's most modern, cosmopolitan city, but St. Petersburg is the cultural and historical heart of the country. Home to the…
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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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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…