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Snow blankets Iran's Tabriz
Snowfall records cement Tabriz’s status as one of the snowiest metropolitan areas in Iran, a claim made possible by a combination of different…
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Isfahan's Pirbakran home to ancient cemetery
The Pir Bakran mausoleum, the burial pace of Mohammad ebn-e Bakran, is a historical sepulcher in Isfahan’s Pir Bakran dating back to the Ilkhanid…
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Taste of Persia in Isfahan's Ghalamkari
Isfahani artists have integrated the artistic techniques of Ghalamkari and painting into one unique method. Vignettes, arabesques, intertwining…
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Isfahan's Armenian neighborhood days before New Year's Eve
Christmas is the best time to get together with family members, exchange gifts, cuddle and make good wishes.
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Isfahan, Poland to focus on urban refurbishment
"Sharing experiences on urban regeneration opens a new path of cooperation between the Municipality of Isfahan and Poland," Deputy Mayor of Isfahan…
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Best time to tiptoe down autumn streets
Late autumn in Isfahan means the beginning of comfy warmer clothes and spectacular displays of color. Trees turn glorious hues of goldish yellow…
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Top destinations around the world for 2022
While there is still much more to be done or resolved before the pandemic over, many adventurers are hopeful that 2022 is the year they'll finally…
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Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari; The Cradle of Handicrafts
Bakhtiari people belong to a noble and ancient tribe surviving in Iran’s Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province that is a well-known region in the…
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International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
In 1977, the General Assembly called for the annual observance of 29 November as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People…
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Discover cozy Hamedan's Silvar
With its cobbled alleys and stunning natural landscapes, Silvar is full of charm! Perched on the top of the foothill of the Alvand Mountain range…
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Most impressive displays of autumn colours in Isfahan's Khansar
The rusting of leaves, the astonishing colors and the fresh air - autumn provides the perfect backdrop for those enjoying their daily saunters…
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Enjoy Hamedan's leaf-peeping
When the hot days of summer are over and the air starts to have a distinct chill, there’s no need to be dispirited. Fall is the most eye-catching…
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Isfahan welcomes first autumn rain
Isfahan woke up Friday to its real fall weather – drizzly, light rain, cloud-covered skies and cool temperatures. Gentle rain and drizzle fell…
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From field to factory; harvesting cotton in pictures
While reaping is the final measure in the production of cotton crops, it is the vitally important phase. The flower buds must be harvested before…
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Iran's stair- stepped village in foothills of Zagros
The stair- stepped Sar agha Seyed village rests in the foothills of the Zagros Mountain range. A small community of farmers and ranchers, following…
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Isfahan, Nigeria to tighten ties
Referring to the grounds of cultural cooperation among sister cities, the Mayor of Isfahan said, "One of the common grounds for cooperation between…
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Harvesting Plums Festival
As autumn begins, the fields are cleared of crops; harvest season in Iran is accompanied by some festivals and celebrations.
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Winners of the 34th International Film Festival for Children and Youth announced
The Winners of the 34th International Film Festival for Children and Youth in different sections were announced during a ceremony held on Wednesday…
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International Children and Youth Film Festival to gain everlasting life
"With the establishment of a permanent secretariat in the child-friendly city of Isfahan, this one-week event can be turned into a continuous…
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Iranians hold mourning rituals over martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (PBUH)
Iranian mourners commemorated the tragic martyrdom anniversary of Ali ibn Musa al-Reza, the eighth Shias’ Imam.
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Karbala welcomes black-clad mourners
Muslims performed mourning rituals of Arba'een in Iraqi's holy city of Karbala to commemorate the seventh-century martyrdom of Prophet Mohammad's…
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Labbaik Ya Hussain
Arba’een is a holly religious observance that falls forty days after the Day of Ashura which marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his 72 companions…
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Happy new academic year
September 25 is considered as the start of the school year in Iran. There is the mixed feelings of happiness, homesickness, joy and excitement…
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International Film Festival for Children & Youth Isfahan's cultural treasure
"International Film Festival for Children & Youth is one of the cultural and artistic assets that has been lent to Isfahan by the country's artistic…
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Revisiting September 11
The following photographs were all made on September 11 and are described here in Nachtwey's own words: "In my mind it all went into slow motion.…
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Harvesting rice on Northern Iran's paddy fields
In Northern Iran, you can enjoy astonishing views of large paddy fields coating the areas in green. The must-see sight of rice farms provide…
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Bird Photographer of the Year 2021 finalists
Bird photographer of the year 2021 has been unveiled, with a photo of a roadrunner stopped in its tracks by the US-Mexico border wall taking…
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Iran's morgues under pressure
Mounting deaths from the latest surge in Delta variant of COVID -19 have put the morgues and funeral homes under pressure across Iran.
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Comedy wildlife photography awards 2021
Gophers goofing around, a laughing snake and racoons seemingly sharing their secrets are among the shortlisted images for the 2021 Comedy Wildlife…
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Coronavirus death toll on the rise
As the Coronavirus Pandemic has spread across the world, people have become more familiar with the death tolls that the official health authorities…