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Isfahan; the land of soaring minarets
The tower, in a wide variety of forms ranging from cylindrical to polygonal, from which the muezzin proclaims the call to prayer five times each…
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Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War
By resolution 59/26 of 22 November 2004, the UN General Assembly declared 8–9 May as a time of remembrance and reconciliation and, while recognizing…
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Isfahan; city of blue Islamic tiles
If you’ve ever visited Iran's historical cities, in particular Isfahan, you’ve probably been wowed by the blue tiles lining the mosques in the…
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International No Diet Day
Drop your rules and restrictions around eating and join a movement of no-shaming body positivity and health-focused education on International…
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Persian Gulf National Day
The Persian Gulf is a shallow, epi-continental sea approximately 1,000 km long and 200-350 km wide, narrowing to about 60 km across at the Straits…
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People worldwide mark Quds Day in solidarity with Palestinians
Millions of people have taken to the streets for Quds Day rallies around the world to show solidarity with the Palestinians and condemn Israeli…
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Iran's pink mosque
You can find Nasir-Al Molk Mosque, known as the Pink Mosque, in the city of orange blossom, Shiraz. This historical masterpiece lies in Nasir…
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International Chernobyl Remembrance Day
Chernobyl has affected the lives of many people all over Europe to this day. The affected areas of the Chernobyl Disaster are said to last at…
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Christians celebrate Orthodox Easter 2022
Orthodox Christians in Europe, Africa and the Middle East celebrated Orthodox Easter on Sunday.
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Mahyar Caravanserai; outstanding example of Safavid art
The journeys of traders and their caravans along the roads across Iran would have been much more difficult if there was no caravansaries that…
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Iranians keep vigil during Laylat Al Qadr
The Night of Glory, Laylat Al Qadr, is one of the odd numbered holy nights in the last 10 days of Ramadan during which the first verses of the…
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World Creativity and Innovation Day
There may be no universal understanding of creativity. The concept is open to interpretation from artistic expression to problem-solving in the…
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Kashan comes out victorious from Nowruz holidays
Having plenty of historical monuments, eye-catching bazaars, captivating mosques, fascinating caravansaries, and old houses, Isfahan's Kashan…
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Teymouri Mansion
"Teymouri Mansion" is one of the historical buildings that dates back to the Gurkani Period which is also Known as the "Chahar Houz" hall. After…
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World Heritage Day
Every day people all over the world celebrate their cultural heritage, simply by living their lives in a way that embodies who they are and where…
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Arthur Upham Pope introduced Iran to world
It maybe unbelievable that an American researcher, art historian, chronicler, and researcher loves Iran to such an extent that not only did…
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Maqsood Attar Caravanserai
Being located near Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, “Maghsoud Attar” Caravanserai was built on the recommendation of Shah Abbas, by a famous…
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Isfahan, Poland on path of solidarity, cooperation
Emphasizing the importance of increasing international interactions and strengthening public diplomacy by the Municipality of Isfahan, the Mayor…
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World Parkinson’s Day
World Parkinson’s Day marks the birthday of Dr. J Parkinson in April of each year. On this day there are efforts made to increase the public…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Early Marriage; Death Sentence for Young Girls
Poverty, family honor principles, harmful cultural practices, and rigid religious laws are some factors that could force teenage girls into a…
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Ramadan Nocturn rite to be revived
The religious rite of Ramadan Nocturn (Sahouri khani), which is one of the Iran's ancient ordinances, has been revived and recreated during the…
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Giving Iftar highly recommended deed during Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan is much more that refraining from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset; it is a perfect time for self-reflection,…
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Isfahan's Shahshahan Mausoleum
Shahshahan Mausoleum is the burial place of Shah Aladdin Mohammad, the most outstanding figures of Isfahan who was martyred in 1446 by the order…
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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…