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Then and now pictures of Hamedan
Repeatedly renovating cities over years, decades, and centuries has left us with environments that reflect every interval of urban history at…
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Happy National Doctors' Day
Iranians observe National Doctor’s Day on August 23 which is the birth anniversary of Persian physician Avicenna, the father of early modern…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Afghanistan remained in political turmoil
Following the Taliban’s military takeover of Afghanistan, many Afghans hoped to flee the country and escape Taliban rule. They continue to leave…
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The night of the oppressed held in Iran
The night of Ashura, marking the anniversary of Imam Hussain’s martyrdom, in Iran is called Shaam-e Ghariban, meaning “the night of the oppressed”.…
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Blood donation movement in Muharram
Since the beginning of Muharram, more than 1,800 people in Isfahan province have participated in the blood donation movement to show their faith…
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Ashura rituals in pictures
The 10th of Muharram, known as Ashura, marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (PBUH), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, along with 72 loyal…
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Mourning days of Tasu’a and Ashura arrived
Tasu’a and Ashura,holding great historical religious significance, are solemn days observed by Muslims on the 9th and 10th of Muharram respectively.
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Nationwide lockdown brought into effect
In an effort to curb the highly contagious Delta variant, Iranian authorities have imposed a six-day nationwide lockdown from August 16 lasting…
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Muharram mourning rituals in place observing safety protocols
Iranian health officials urged people to observe health and safety protocols and practice social distancing during Muharram mourning rituals,…
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Iranian hospitals run out of intensive care unit beds
Since the coronavirus pandemic rocked the globe, thousands of Iranians have lost their lives from complications of COVID-19, many of whom were…