Festival

International Children, Youth Theater Festival kicks off in Hamedan

The opening ceremony of the 29th edition of Iran's International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults was held on Friday (November 1, 2024) in Iran's Hamedan city. The festival is underway from November 1 to 7.

Photo: Seyed Mosleh Pikhezranian - M.Mehdi Pourarab

Hazar Daf ceremony in Iranian village

The Hezar-Daf (Thousand-Daf) ceremony was held on April 19, 2024, in the historical village of Palangan. This village is located in Kurdistan province, western Iran. The event was attended by a large number of people, including officials and daf players from across the country. During this religious and mystic ritual, daf players stand on the roofs of terraced houses in Palangan and play the daf, a traditional musical instrument, while singing religious songs. Palangan is renowned for its unique terraced structure and stunning natural beauty. It stands as one of the prominent tourist attractions in the town of Kamyaran.

Photo: Seyed Mosleh Pirkhezeranian

Hezar Daf ceremony in Iranian Village

The religious ceremony of Hezar Daf took place on April 4, 2024, in Degagah village, located in Kurdistan province, western Iran. The event was attended by a group of chanters and the Hezar Daf group.

Photo: Mojtaba Mohammadi

Shopping for Yalda Night in Iran’s Rasht

The Yalda Night is one of the oldest festivals in Iran which is celebrated every year on the winter solstice. Pictures show the people in the northern Iranian city of Rasht shopping for what they need during Yald Night which is the longest night of the year.