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Mangrove forest, a miracle of nature
Tehran, IRNA – Mangrove forests in southern Iran are among the most valuable jungle ecosystems in the world, spanning 20,000 acres across three of Iran's Persian Gulf provinces.
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Italian envoy speaks about Embassy’s documentaries on Iran
Tehran, IRNA – Italy’s Embassy in Tehran has produced some documentary series about Iran that have attracted a wide audience in social media. Our reporter has reached Italy’s Ambassador to Tehran Giuseppe Perrone to ask his opinion about the documentaries and cultural ties between Iran and Italy.
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Eid al-Adha prayers performed across Iran
Iranian people attend holy places to perform Eid al-Adha prayers across the country. Pictures show worshipers in Mashhad, Shiraz, Qom, Boroujerd and Astara cities. July 19, 2021. IRNA/Mohsen Bakhshandeh, Reza Qaderi, Alireza Soleimani, Mohammad Mahdi Varal and Hedayat Yousefi.
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Iran's Uraman just one step away from UNESCO World list
Sanandaj, IRNA - Huraman or Uraman is a mountainous area between Iranian provinces of Kurdistan and Kermanshah, which awaits for being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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About Simin Behbahani, contemporary Iranian poet
Tehran, IRNA – Simin Behbahani is a renowned Iranian poet whose poetry is characterized by criticism of the discrimination against women as well as addressing different dimensions of life and people’s agonies. This gave her a particular position in contemporary Iranian literature.
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Iran cinema organization congratulates Farhadi on Cannes Grand Prix award
Tehran, IRNA - Head of Iranian Cinema Organization Hossein Entezami congratulated Iranian film director and screenwriter Asghar Farhadi on on Cannes Grand Prix award.
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Tabriz to join UNESCO creative cities network
Tabriz, IRNA – Tabriz is a nominee to be designated as a creative city at the City of Literature Program of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), says the mayor of Tabriz.
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Samsung is a master in smart phone worlds
Have you ever wondered about the things that make Samsung phones so different from all other smart phones in other brands? If your answer is “yes” you should read this article
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Iran's Vaneshan village and its spectacular historical buildings
Vanshan in Golpaygan County, Isfahan Province, is one of Iranian tourism villages. This village has unique historical buildings and textures. Abolfotouh Shrine of 10th century is one of the historical monuments which attracts many tourists to the village. Isfahan, Iran. July 14, 2021.IRNA.
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Tirgan Festival; celebration of Water Goddess' victory over the Evil of Drought
Tehran, IRNA - 49th UNESCO Netgap program entitled " Tirbad; the Tirgan ritual in Iran's history and culture", hosted by Iranian National Commission for UNESCO was held virually on Sunday night on the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO' s Instagram programme .
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Iranian short films, animes shine in global festivals
Tehran, IRNA – Two short films and two animations by Iranian directors received awards in their latest global debut, as many other Iranian productions attend several international festivals.
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Tabrizi artists weave Tokyo Olympics carpet
Tabriz, IRNA – A carpet depicting Olympics atlas was woven for the first time by Tabrizi artists in Iran on the wake of Tokyo Olympics 2020 which would start this month in Japan.
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July 9, day of inscription of Yazd on UNESCO List
Yazd, IRNA – The Iranian calendar day Tir 18 (July 9) is the reminder of a great day for people of Yazd province and most especially for citizens of Yazd city, when around 200 hectares of historical parts of the city was inscribed on the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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Enjoy unique summer weather in Ardabil
Ardabil, IRNA – As most of the West Asia region and especially vast parts of Iran are suffering from hot summer weather, Ardabil province’s cool weather provides tourists with a unique nature in northwest of the country.
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Special attention to neighboring states first step to develop tourism
Tehran, IRNA - Some prominent university professors have urged the upcoming administration in Iran to attach great importance to the tourism industry in particular attracting tourists from neighboring countries.
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Religious minorities casting their votes in Oroumiyeh
Religious minorities, living in Orumiyeh, West Azarbaijan Province, take part in presidential as well as city and village council elections from the first hours that the polling stations started work in Friday morning. Orumiyeh, Iran. June 18, 2021. IRNA.
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Iran working with Lebanese University for Persian language course
Tehran, June 18, IRNA – Lebanese and Iranian officials have discussed cultural and scientific cooperation, negotiating on setting up master’s degree course in Persian language at the Lebanese University.
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Iran first regional state in developing blood supply guidelines
Tehran, June 18, IRNA – Iran is the first country in the Eastern Mediterranean region, which has developed guidelines for procuring and preserving blood safety during the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, an Iranian official says.
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Iranian Culture Center keen to improve level of Persian language education in Pakistan
Islamabad, June 15, IRNA -- Culture Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Pakistan’s Lahore has announced its readiness to develop joint cooperation to improve the level of spoken Persian language for teachers and students in Punjab province.
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Iranian Para-Taekwondo Team ranks 1st in Asia, Khanlarkhani best coach
Tehran, June 15, IRNA – Iranian Naitonal Para Taekwondo Team won 4 gold, one silver and two bronze medals to register its sixth mighty gain and rank 1st for 6th consecutive year.
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UNESCO-Iran communications management club opened
Tehran, June 15, IRNA – UNESCO office in Iran launches Communications Management Club with the aim of publication, development, and promotion of communications management knowledge to elevate public insight on the field.
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Azarbaijan press museum launched in Tabriz
Tabriz, June 14, IRNA – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Minister inaugurated Azarbaijan Press Museum in Tabriz and unveiled its commemorative stamp on Monday.
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Fars Province experiencing significant development in tourism
Tehran, June 14, IRNA – Fars Province pilgrims coordination official said on Monday that developments and measures taken in tourism and handicrafts area in this southern country province have been significant in the last eight years.
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Traditional Iranian music concert held online
Tehran, June 14, IRNA – The first chapter of traditional Iranian music concert came to an end on Sunday night with the second phase of the online event slated for a next Iranian month.
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Final match of table tennis Premier League
Men's Table Tennis Final of Iran's Premier League ended after victory of Farasanj Team from Tehran, June 13, 2021. IRNA/Ahmad Moeini-jam
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Virgin environment and high tourism capacity in Sistan & Baluchestan
Zahedan, IRNA – Sistan & Baluchestan, Iran’s largest province spanning over 1,100 square kilometers, has created a great capacity of tourism by its virgin environment with various species of animals and plants, as well as mountains, deserts, and the sea.
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Southeast Iran produces over 100 tons of medicinal herbs annually
Zahedan, June 8, IRNA – Iranshahr - a city in southeastern Iranian province of Sistan-Baluchestan - produces more than 100 tons of different types of medicinal herbs a year, an agricultural official said on Tuesday.
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Visa waiver golden opportunity for Russian, Iranian tourism sector
Tehran, June 8, IRNA – Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ali Asghar Munesan has described visa waiver for group tours as a golden opportunity for Iranian and Russian touring agencies.
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Ameris' House; traditional & historical monument in Iran's Kashan
The Ameris' House (House of the Ameri family) is a traditional house in Kashan that was built during Zand Dynasty. It was later renovated in the mid 19th century during the Qajar era (1787-1921). The house is one of several large spectacular old houses in the central Kashan. Like the other historic houses around it, it was rebuilt after Kashan was ravaged by massive earthquakes in the 18th century. This historical house has become a public museum in recent years. Kashan, Isfahan Province, Iran. June 7, 2021. IRNA/ Amirreza Ebrahimi Dehkordi.
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IRNA Exclusive: Manifestations of Iran Epic Exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum
London, June 3, IRNA - London’s Victoria and Albert Museum has put on display an exhibition titled Iran Epic: A Corner of 5,000-Year Iranian History, in ten different sections. The exhibition that is held from May, 29 to September 12 is open to the public. London/IRNA