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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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Iranian mothers pay tribute to Hazrat Ali Asghar
Iranian mothers participated in "Hazrat Ali-Asghar" mourning ceremonies nationwide while bringing their unweaned babies clad in green and white…
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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…
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Iran held 10-kilometer Eid al-Ghadir celebration
Shia Muslims in Iran and other countries are celebrated Eid al-Ghadir, the most important festive occasion on the Islamic calendar.
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Hajj ends officially as last batches of pilgrims leave Mina
Nearly half of around 900,000 pilgrims, who stayed back in Mina Monday night to perform the stoning ritual for the fourth consecutive day, threw…
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Millions of Muslims celebrate the feast of Sacrifice
All Muslims across the world celebrated the religious holiday of Eid al-Adha yesterday. The occasion which is also known as the Feast of Sacrifice,…
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Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat
Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims clad in white robes have gathered at the sacred hill of Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia following an eight-mile…
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Isfahan engulfed in thick layers of dust
Residents of Iran's Isfahan are battling high pollution levels and extreme temperatures due to an unusual dust haze blanketing the city.
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Citizens! It's time to play outside
There is a long tradition of holding cultural and entertainment events in Isfahan's public spaces, and in recent years the number of celebrations…
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Tree vandalism violation of green space regulations
Greenery near sidewalks and high traffic areas are susceptible to get damaged as there are some visitors who disregard 'Garden Etiquette' towards…
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Isfahan's Komshecheh home of traditional breads
Bread is a staple food of billions of people for 30,000 years. There is archaeological evidence of flour from that time, which was likely processed…
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Ab-Anbar; Iran's ancient water resources engineering
No matter how much applied science and technology advance with time, humans craving for water is never likely to change. Today, there is no need…
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Hajj 2022 touched by Covid-19 precautions
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that the number of pilgrims to perform Hajj 1443H (2022) in Saudi Arabia has been extended to one million…
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Isfahan's Ghalamkari art in pictures
One of the most captivating scenes described by travelers who recollect the memories of their beloved city of Isfahan is the image of the colorful…
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Isfahan, Niger to broaden cultural, economic ties
"During my visit to Isfahan, I spent time in different departments of Transportation, Urban Regeneration and Waste Management. I've been on a…
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Iranians mark birth anniversary of Imam Reza, condemn insulting remarks against Prophet Muhammad
A couple of thousand people gathered in Iran's capital ,Tehran, on Friday to observe the birth anniversary of Imam Reza, the eighth immaculate…
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World handicrafts day
Considered as a hub for crafts and folk art, Isfahan is the third biggest city in Iran, with 1.5 million inhabitants. Its creative sector comprises…
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Zayanderud enlivened Isfahan
Most of the world's ancient cities have been emerged around rivers. Urban rivers help to connect communities and round people up.
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Enjoy watching the Zayanderud through Safavid kings' seat
Also known as the Biglar Beigi Bridge, Iran's Khajoo bridge stretches across the Zayandeh Rood River in Isfahan, connecting the old and new textures…
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Delicate art of carpet weaving
Anyone knowing about carpets, rugs and the like would point to Iran as the birthplace of the art where the oldest hand-knotted carpet dating…
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Skies turn orange in Middle Eastern cities due to sandstorms
An usually high number of sandstorms have hit the Middle East, disrupting the daily lives of thousands amid warnings from experts that climate…
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Popular Turkish Beverages and drinks
Turkey has always been known for its special coffee and strong black tea. Beside these two drinks, beverages are the integral parts of Turkish…
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Iranian farmers on paddy fields
Transplanting is a common method of planting rice in puddled fields. Such crop-establishment method requires much more labor compared to direct…
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Ritual of rolling newborns in Damask roses
The ritual of rolling newborns in Damask roses is one of the ancient Iranian customs that is being practiced in Damghan's Amirieh county in the…
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International Museum Day 2022: Theme, history and significance
The annual observance of International Museum Day is coordinated by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) since 1977. The day also marks…
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Damask Rose picking tradition in Iran
Damask Rose or Mohammadi flower has been the preeminent agricultural products of Iran since ancient times and considered as one of the indigenous…
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Seniors' playtime
Parks and urban green spaces are almost designed for children, youngsters or able-bodied adults; however, they can be created with a variety…