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Mayor hails accession of Iranian cities to UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Bandar Abbas, Feb 2, IRNA -- The Mayor of Bandar Abbas said that accession of Bandar Abbas and Sanandaj to UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) is an opportunity for introducing the potentials of Iranian cities to the world.
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Minister: Iran ready to help rebuild al-Biruni tomb in Afghanistan
Tehran, Jan 31, IRNA - Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts (CHTH) Ali Asghar Mounesan on Sunday expressed Iran’s readiness for reconstruction of al-Biruni tomb in Afghanistan.
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Deputy minister underscores cooperation among Iran, Turkey, Russia media
Ankara, Jan 29, IRNA – Deputy Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad Khoddadi on Friday stressed the need for regional media cooperation among Iran, Turkey and Russia and other regional states including Azerbaijan and Iraq.
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Iran activities do not mean trying to attain atomic bomb: Zarif
Tehran , Jan 29, IRNA – Iran’s activities concerning its nuclear program do not mean that the country is trying to attain atomic bomb, because the Islamic Republic, both ideologically and strategically, rejects this kind of weaponry, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarfi said.
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Iranian women; Iranians mark Nat'l Mothers' Day
Role of women in eight years of Sacred Defense against foreign aggressors both on streets and on the battlefield was remarkable. Their role in the victory of the glorious Islamic Revolution and after it has always been so important. Iranians celebrate Lady Fatima Zahra's birth anniversary, designated by the Islamic Republic as Mother's Day in the country. Lady Fatima Zahra (SA) was born on the 20th of Jamadi al-Thani, five years after the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) received revelations from Gabriel the Angel in Mecca. Iran. January 27, 2021. IRNA/
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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on January 27
Tehran, Jan 27, IRNA -- The following headlines appeared in the English-language newspapers in the Iranian capital on Wednesday:
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Calligraphy Dance over Azadi Tower in Tehran
The first International Silk Road Exhibition "Calligraphy Dance" was screened as a video mapping over Azadi Tower in Tehran. The Silk Road calligraphy video screening was performed over Tehran's Azadi Tower on Monday - January 25 - and will continue for four nights. Tehran. January 26, 2021. IRNA/ Saredokht Soltanieh.
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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on January 26
Tehran, Jan 26, IRNA -- The following headlines appeared in the English-language newspapers in the Iranian capital on Tuesday:
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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on January 25
Tehran, Jan 25, IRNA -- The following headlines appeared in the English-language newspapers in the Iranian capital on Monday:
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Contemporary Iranian literature explained at Spanish summit
Madrid, Jan 24, IRNA –Experts explained Iran's renowned poet, Sohrab Sepehri's position in the field of poetry, writing, and painting at a meeting on contemporary Iranian literature in Madrid.
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Calligraphy Dance over Azadi Tower in Tehran
Tehran, Jan 24, IRNA - The present works at the first International Silk Road Exhibition "Calligraphy Dance" will be screened as a video mapping over Azadi Tower in Tehran, Iran.
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Iran ready to cooperate with regional states on registration of joint cases with UNESCO
Mashad, IRNA – Deputy head of Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has said that Iran is ready to cooperate with regional states in providing documents and registering joint cases with UNESCO.
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Iranian film, Ghasr-e Shirin wins Australian Golden Pomegranate
Tehran, Jan 20, IRNA – Iranian movie 'Ghasr-e Shirin' directed by Reza Mir Karimi received Australian Golden Pomegranate award from the Iranian Film Festival held in Australia.
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Tourism and mines industry in Iran
Tehran, IRNA -- Tourism pertaining to the mines industry has been specialized tourism aiming to promote the active mines and contribute to the economic development of the rural areas.
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Post and Telegraph Museum in Tehran
The Post and Telegraph Museum of Iran is located on Imam Khomeini Street in Tehran. This museum is inspired by European specialized museums and is regarded as one of the most ancient buildings, consisting of two parts including various saloons and rooms. The museum displays items from horse-drawn carts, scales, stamps, and post boxes to the oldest stationery, the first telephones, and radios. Tehran. Iran, Jan 16, 2021. IRNA/Asghar Khamseh.
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Leader attends Mourning Ceremony for Hazrat Zahra (SA) Martyrdom
Leader of the Isalmic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended the first night of ceremonies held to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Zahra (SA) the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at Imam Khomeini (RA) Husseiniya (religious center) in Tehran. Iran, Jan 15, 2021. IRNA.
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Postage stamps and Iranian philatelic Friday Market in Tehran
Postage stamps and the Iranian philatelic Friday Market opened in Tehran. Philately is the study of postage stamps and postal history and is the collecting of stamps and other postal matter as a hobby or an investment. Tehran, Iran, Jan 15, 2021. IRNA Asghar Khamseh.
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Pakistani scholars slam controversial film ‘The Lady of Heaven’
Islamabad, Jan 15, IRNA -- Pakistani Shiite clerics and religious leaders strongly condemned the controversial film ‘The Lady of Heaven’ terming it a conspiracy of the enemies of Islam to fan the flames of discord among Muslims and urged the Pakistani government to take stern action to stop such conspiracies.
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Iran, Japan to share research on historical monuments repairs
Tehran, Jan 14, IRNA – Iran and Japan agreed to share their latest findings of research studies and achievements in repairing historical monuments and cultural heritage.
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One more step to register Dalahoo as world city of Tanbur
Qasr-e Shirin, Jan 12, IRNA -- The Governor of Dalahoo in Kermanshah city in western Iran called for registration of the city as the national city of Tanbur (musical instrument).
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Iranian animation awarded at filmfest of Jordan
Tehran, Jan 10, IRNA – Iranian “Haboob” directed by Mahsa Samani received the award for the best short animation at the 11th Karama Human Rights Film Festival in Amman, Jordan.
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Iranian documentary film awarded at Rassam Int'l Fest
Yasuj, Jan 9, IRNA - "Aziz Gholi" documentary film won the second title in the second international short film festival "Rassam", an Iranian provincial official said on Saturday.
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Alaeddin tower; Tourist attraction in Varamin city
The tomb tower of Alaeddin is an ancient building from Seljukid Era in the Seljuk style dating from the late 7th century of the lunar Hegira which is located in the city of Varamin in Tehran province. This building resembles regal tombs and is the burial place of Hassan Alā'douleh, governor of that time of Rey.Tehran, Iran, Jan 9, 2020. IRNA/
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Six Iranian Intangible Cultural Heritages registered with UNESCO
Tehran, Jan 9, IRNA -- Six Iranian Intangible Cultural Heritages were registered with UNESCO over the past eight years bringing the Iranian Intangible Cultural Heritages registered with UNESCO to 16.
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UNESCO to inscribe Teimarah petroglyph of Iran
Khomein, Jan 7, IRNA - The UNESCO registration file of Teimareh petroglyphs in Khomein has been filed and follow-up procedures are underway to place this valuable work on the UNESCO list, an Iranian provincial official announced on Thursday.
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Pottery and Ceramic Workshop in Central Iran; Meybod
The history of pottery in Meybod city in Central Iran dates back to 700 years ago. Meybod is a desert city near Yazd and is famous for its ceramic, Meybod is the largest producer of pottery products in Yazd province. Yazd, Iran, Jan 6, 2020. IRNA/Marzieh Emami.
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Iranian short animation films win 3 awards at Italian, Chinese filmfests
Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA – Two Iranian short films have won three awards in their latest competition in Italian and Chinese film festivals.
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Iran ready to mend ancient Persian-made Taq Kasra in Iraq
Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Ali-Asghar Mounesan said on Tuesday that Iran is ready to repair Taq Kasra in Ctesiphon, Iraq.
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Tehran Int'l Book Fair to be held online, 1500 publishers to attend
Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA -- The Spokesman of the book fair (TIBF) Ayyoub Dehghankar said that due to the pandemic of COVID 19, Tehran International Book Fair will be held online.
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Windcatcher Mansion in Tehran's Golestan Palace
Golestan Palace in Tehran is an example of Persian art, history, and architecture. It is the valuable gem sitting in the heart of Tehran carrying memories from Safavid era to Pahlavi kings.Golestan Palace is vibrant, colorful, and full of aesthetic ornate figures created by gifted Qajarian artists. This elegant garden was registered on the UNESCO world heritage list in 2013. Tehran, Iran. Jan 5. IRNA/ Farzaneh Piri.