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Iran unveils book "The Shirazi Tribe in Tanzania" to boost cultural diplomacy
Tehran, IRNA — Iran's cultural attaché's office in Tanzania has published a book titled "The Shirazi Tribe in Tanzania" in a bid to further bolster the cultural cooperation between the Islamic Republic and the East African country.
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Third Persian Speech Contest held in South Korea
Tehran, IRNA – The third Persian Speech Contest has been held at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, South Korea.
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Italian rendition of Ayatollah Khamenei’s memoir unveiled in Rome
Tehran, IRNA—The Italian rendition of 'Cell No. 14', a book containing the memoirs of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has been unveiled during a ceremony in Rome.
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Iranian dish patented by UNESCO-linked WIPO
Isfahan, IRNA – Khoresht-e Maast, a stew made from yogurt and a traditional Iranian dish, has been patented by the World Intellectual Property Organization, which is a subsidiary of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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Pakistan proud of Ayatollah Khamenei’s love for Iqbal poetry: Envoy
Tehran, IRNA -- Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran says it is a “source of pride” for his country that the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution values the work of legendary poet and philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
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Iran FM spokesman congratulates Iranian, Pakistani nations on Iqbal birth anniv.
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has congratulated Iranian and Pakistan nations on the birth anniversary of great poet, politician and Islamic philosopher Muhammad Iqbal.
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Iran FM hails welcome given to his diaries in Japan
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has praised Japanese readers for the welcome they have given to a book containing diaries from his time as Iran’s ambassador to the East Asian country.
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50 Iranian scholars attend 3rd international school course in Malaysia
Tehran, IRNA – The education attaché at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Malaysia has announced that the third round of international mutual school courses will take place with the participation of 50 Iranian professors and students at the University of Malaya in Malaysia.
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Two Iranians come second in int’l Quran competitions in Turkiye
Tabriz, IRNA – Two young Iranians have finished second in the international Quran competitions held in Turkiye.
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Russian exhibition shows Iranian contemporary artworks
Moscow, IRNA – Iranian artists have participated in an international art exhibition entitled Cosmoscow 2024 in Moscow, Russia.
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Photo exhibition launched in Tehran Metro to take a look at Japan’s culture
Tehran, IRNA – The subway of Iran's capital has held a photo exhibition to showcase the culture of Japan.
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Iranian, Russian artists' exhibition opens in Saint Petersburg
Tehran, IRNA – The second exhibition of Iranian and Russian artists has opened in Russia's Saint Petersburg.
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Turkish official deplores TRT chief's anti-Iran remarks
Tehran, IRNA - The head of the Turkish Republic’s Communications Department, Fakhruddin Alton, has bemoaned the anti-Iran comments made by the TRT chief.
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Precious manuscript of Divan of Hafez restored in Iran
Tehran, IRNA – The most exquisite manuscript copy of Divan of Hafez, the well-known Iranian poet, has been repaired in Iran and returned to Bosnia and Herzegovina on the occasion of the national day of Hafez falling on October 11 this year.
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Iranian vocalist, composer Aminollah Rashidi dies at 99
Tehran, IRNA – Veteran Iranian vocalist and composer Aminollah Rashidi has died of old age at 99.
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Iran proposes establishment of scientific, cultural student union of Islamic world
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Education Minister, Alireza Kazemi, has proposed that Islamic countries form a scientific and cultural student union.
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1100 Iranian historical tablets back home with Pezeshkian’s return from New York
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has returned 1100 historical tablets from New York as he came back home after attending the UN General Assembly meeting in the US city.
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Pezeshkian returns from US with historical tablets
Tehran, IRNA – The return of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian from New York after addressing the UN General Assembly coincides with the arrival of 1100 historical tablets that had been kept in the United States for decades.
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Funeral held for prominent Iranian researcher of Islamic history
Tehran, IRNA — The funeral procession for prominent Iranian researcher, translator of religious literature, and author of books for children and young adults, Mahmoud Hakimi, has been held in Tehran.
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‘In the Arms of the Tree’ picked as Iran's Oscar entry for 2025
Tehran, IRNA - The Iranian film "In the Arms of the Tree" has been officially chosen to represent Iran at the 2025 Academy Awards.
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Iran resumes umrah pilgrimage trips to Saudi Arabia
Tehran, IRNA – The first group of Iranian pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia for umrah (minor pilgrimage) in the current pilgrimage season have left the country after a ceremony attended by senior Iranian officials and Saudi Arabia’s envoy to Tehran.
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Iran commemorates National Persian Poetry, Literature Day
Tehran, IRNA - Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that Persian poetry and literature are integral to Iran's identity and foster empathy with lovers of Iranian culture worldwide.
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Caspian Sea littoral states take 2nd step to form news agencies union
Moscow, IRNA – The founding members of a news agency union of the Caspian Sea littoral states held the second meeting in Moscow on the sidelines of the media conference of the BRICS emerging market countries.
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Iran, Kazakhstan sign agreement to boost cultural, artistic ties
Tehran, IRNA - The National University of Arts in Kazakhstan has signed a cooperation agreement with Iran to enhance the cultural and artistic ties between the two countries.
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Moscow Museum of Oriental Art showcasing Persian miniature
Tehran, IRNA – An exhibition showcasing a collection of Iranian artworks, including historical miniatures, opened on September 15 at the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow and will run for two and a half months.
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Keshit Waterfall registered as national natural heritage site: Iranian official
Kerman, IRNA – Keshit Waterfall, located in Iran’s southeastern province of Kerman, has been listed as a national natural heritage site, a provincial official said.
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Long-serving Iranian actor Sadreddin Hejazi dies at 76
Tehran, IRNA – Sadreddin Hejazi, a veteran Iranian actor has died at the age of 76.
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Iran attending Moscow Intl. Book Fair with 400 titles, 64 publications
Tehran, IRNA – Iran has participated in the 37th Moscow International Book Fair (MIBF) with 400 titles and 64 publications, according to Iran’s cultural attaché to Russia.
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Iran, Turkiye to further boost cultural cooperation
Tehran, IRNA - The head of the Iranian Islamic Culture and Relations Organization has described 2025 as a unique year in cultural relations between Iran and Turkiye.
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72 countries register to take part in 14th Iran Int’l FICTS Festival: Official
Tehran, IRNA – Dozens of countries have registered to take part in the 14th Iran International FICTS Festival, an event aimed at promoting the values of sport through images.