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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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10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Iran published in Romanian
A travel guide under the title "10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Iran" was unveiled at the exhibition of Iran's Cultural Days in Romania.
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Expert hails find of ‘Bronze Age’ petroglyph in southern Iran
A cultural heritage expert says a petroglyph recently discovered near Davan dates back to the Bronze Age, adding it may provide an extraordinary…
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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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Global Day of Parents
Global Day of Parents 2022 is on Wednesday, 1st June 2022 to honor parents across the world. Global Parents Day provides an opportunity to appreciate…
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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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25th Galawej International Festival to be Held in Sulaymaniyah
The 25th edition of Galawej International Festival is held in the city of Sulaymaniyah, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and will be presided…
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Global registration of Isfahan's cultural and historical axis being underway
"The global registration of the cultural and historical axis of Isfahan is one of the big steps forward that is being taken with the full involvement…
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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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Isfahan to realize participatory urban planning
Public participation is intertwined with participatory democracy. The process of collective decision-making, where both city authorities and…
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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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Tehran to be turned into age-friendly city
"The elderly are one of the special members of society. Considering that the elderly population in Tehran is growing, the issues and challenges…
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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…
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Zavareh; ancient county in heart of desert
Being located northeast of Isfahan's Ardestan, Zavareh is one of the ancient villages of Iran that dates back to the time before the rise of…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Light pollution threatens migratory birds
The UN-sponsored global World Migratory Bird Day campaign's official catchphrase for 2022 is "Dim the Lights for Birds at Night! " The campaign's…
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Isfahan to revive Saqqakhanes
Saqqakhane refers to a public drinking water fountain that commemorates the thirsty martyrs,Imam Hussain in particular, who sacrificed their…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Isfahan; Paradise home for Polish Jewish children
In a country with decades-long political conflict with the Israeli regime, the greatest Jewish community in the Middle East stands still amidst…
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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 a…
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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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George Ovashvili's Latest Wraps Shooting with DP Touraj Aslani
Shooting the feature film "Little Boy and the Forest", a joint production of Georgia and France, written, directed, and produced by George Ovashvili,…
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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…