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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.
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Dar al-Salem home to dead figures
Dar al-Salem or Wadi-al-Salaam burial ground is one of the world's ancient cemeteries in Shiraz dating back to the Islamic era, however, some…
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Municipality of Isfahan pioneer in realizing child-friendly city
The Deputy Mayor of Isfahan for Urban Planning and Architecture said, "Children's participation in urban planning is one of the best ways to…
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Citizen’s Facilitation Office launched in Isfahan
You ever head of the proverb “four eyes see more than two”? Well, if anything embodies this slogan it is active Citizen Participation.
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February 6;
Time to Talk Day
Time to Talk Day, February 6, draws attention to mental health and the importance of reaching out to others.
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Zayanderud River comes back home for 10 days
Like many regions in Iran, Isfahan has suffered from a crippling drought in recent years. The water shortage in Isfahan has already lasted for…
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Nation’s maximum resistance defeated US maximum pressure, Iranian president says
Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the United States’ maximum pressure policy against the Islamic Republic has failed in the face of Iran’s…
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Iran begins festivities marking 43rd Islamic Revolution anniversary
Iranians attend the Ten-Day Dawn ceremonies at the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini on February 1, 2022 to commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the…