Hamedan
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Snow on streets, roads in Iran’s Hamedan
Various areas in the western Iranian province of Hamedan were covered in snow on December 28, 2024 days after the winter season started across the country.
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‘Mini World’ theme park in western Iran
The photo album depicts the “Mini World” recreational and tourism complex in Malayer, Hamedan Province, now recognized as the tourism hub of western Iran.
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Iranians always stand against aggressors, says army commander
Hamedan, IRNA - Iranian Army's Executive Deputy Commander Second Brigadier General Mahmoud Mahmoudi has said that Iranians have consistently and resolutely stood against aggressors in all circumstances.
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Iran’s Hamedan picked as Asian Capital of Tourism 2024
Hamedan, IRNA – Iranian western city of Hamedan has been picked as the Asian Capital of Tourism in 2024, according to the mayor of the city.
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Autumn festival with colorful leaves in western Iran
The series of photos shows the autumn festival, located in the historical city of Hegmataneh in the western Iranian province of Hamedan, when family members walk on a carpet of colorful leaves on November 22, 2023. (IRNA photos/Adel Bakhoda)
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Snowfall in Iran’s Hamedan
A photo album depicts Hamedan in western Iran blanketed in white after the first snowfall of the year on November 21, 2023. (IRNA photos/Adel Bakhoda)
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Autumn beauties in Iran’s Hamedan
Footage shows the beauty of the autumn season in the nature of Hamedan province, Iran. (IRNA photos/November 7, 2023/Adel Bakhoda)
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Lalejin, capital of Iran’s pottery
Situated in Iran’s Western Hamedan province, Lalejin can be considered the main Iranian city regarding the production of pottery items. The city was registered as ‘World Craft City for Pottery’ by UNESCO-affiliated World Crafts Council in 2016. (IRNA photos/ October 9, 2023/ Hassan Shirvani)
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New school year begins in Iran
The ceremony at the beginning of the new school year was held across Iran and Hamedan province on September 20, 2023. (IRNA photos, Adel Bakhoda)
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Rescue and relief maneuver in Hamedan airport
A rescue and relief maneuver was conducted at Hamedan Airport on September 11, 2023, to evaluate the readiness of rescue forces in the northeastern Iranian city of Hamedan. (Photo by IRNA/Adel Bakhoda)
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Hamedan-Sanandaj railway megaproject
The Governor-general of Iran’s Kordestan province, Esmaeil Zarei Kousha, made a visit to the Hamedan-Sanandaj railway project, western Iran, on September 10, 2023. Accompanied by journalists, he was updated on the latest developments of the megaproject. (IRNA photos/Mohsen Pirkhezranian)
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UNESCO evaluator says int’l registration of Iran’s Ecbatana is possible
Tehran, IRNA – Ghassan Shomali, a UNESCO evaluator, believes that there are huge potentials for international registration of Hagmatāna (Ecbatana or ancient Hamedan) and it is possible for the Iranian ancient city to become registered by the UN body.
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Iran's Hamedan honors Avicenna on National Doctor's Day
On the occasion of the National Doctors’ Day in Iran on August 23, 2023, a group of medical graduates in the western city of Hamedan commemorated the birth anniversary of the influential physician and philosopher Ibn Sina, aka Avicenna, whose mausoleum is located in the historic city. (IRNA photos/Adel Bakhoda)
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Iran starts works for major petchem plant in west
Hamedan, IRNA – The inauguration ceremony of the ‘Ibn Sina’, a major petrochemical plant in western Iran, has been held in the presence of Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade Abbas Ali Abadi in Hamedan.
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‘Fasl-e-Sheydaee’ play performed in Iran's Hamedan
The open-air performance of “Fasl-e-Sheydaee” (Manic Season) was held in the western Iranian province of Hamedan on August 11, 2023. The play begins with the story of Creation and ends with the emergence of the Savior. The play focuses on the contemporary era of the Iranian history with different provinces in Iran hosting various parts. The part staged in Hamden is dedicated to issues like the Islamic Revolution of 1979, the Holy Defense, and the Defenders of the Shrine. (IRNA photos/Adel Bakhoda)
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Iranians beat summer heat around Ganjnameh waterfall
The recent extreme heatwave in the summer, which has caused a nationwide closure in Iran, has led to the presence of many tourists at Ganjnameh waterfall in the western province of Hamedan on August 4, 2023. (IRNA photos/Adel Bakhoda)
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Hegmataneh one step closer to becoming World Heritage
Cultural Heritage and Tourism Base of Hegmataneh in Iran's Hamedan Province is one step closer to being World Heritage. Hegmataneh was once one of the world’s greatest cities of ancient times. Pitifully little remains from antiquity, but significant parts of the city center are given over to excavations, and there’s a scattering of historical curiosities. (IRNA photos/ Adel Bakhoda).
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Garlic grown in Iran's Hamedan granted patent by UN office
Hamedan, IRNA – The garlic produced in Hamedan in western Iran has been granted a patent by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), according to the governor of Hamedan Alireza Qassemi Farzad.
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Iran opens largest specialized school for autistic children
Hamedan, IRNA – The largest school in Iran specializing in educating autistic children has been inaugurated in the western Iranian city of Hamedan.
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Iranian children's 1st fast in Ramadan
The photo album shows young children who start observing their religious obligations like fasting for the first time in the blessed month of Ramadan in Hamedan Province, Iran. April 17, 2023. IRNA/ Adel Bakhoda
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Official: Iran ranks 4th in lithium reserves in world
Hamedan, IRNA – Managing director of Hamedan Industry, Mine and Trade said that based on the map of lithium reserves in the world, Iran ranked fourth in having this rare and strategic metal.
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Iran celebrates physicians’ day on Avicenna’s birthday
Hamedan, IRNA – The birth anniversary of the 11th Persian physician and polymath Ibn Sina, better known in the Western as Avicenna, is recognized as National Physicians’ Day in Iran.
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Hamedan to host conference on Avicenna
Hamedan, IRNA – A conference titled "The Hakim of Millenniums" about Ibn Sina (Avicenna) is scheduled to be held in Hamedan on the birthday anniversary of the great thinker of the Islamic world on August 23, an Iranian official said.
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Alavian Dome internationally registered in Hegmataneh site
Hamedan, IRNA – Managing director of Hamedan province Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Sunday that the Hegmataneh historical monument is currently Iran’s only proposal for UNESCO international sites registration, including the Alavian Dome.
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Massive fire extinguished on Piranshahr border
The photo album depicts a massive fire on the Piranshahr border advancing from Iraq which is contained by border guards. Mahabad, Iran. August 23, 2021. IRNA
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Day of Hamedan signifying oldest city in Iran
Tehran, IRNA - Hamedan, located on the slopes of Alvand mountain, is the oldest city in Iran, dating back to over 3,000 years ago, and the capital city of the Medes' kings, where had been the first site for political and administrative bodies in the ancient country.
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Hassan Khan Ardalan Mansion; Iran's tourist attraction
Hassan Khan Ardalan Mansion, as a beautiful tourist attraction, is located in Tuyserkan city, Ashtran village, Hamedan Province, western Iran. Tehran, Iran. August 14, 2021. IRNA/ Marzieh Bakhtiari.
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Brazilian lyricist lauds initiative in Hamedan valleys
Tehran, April 14, IRNA - Brazilian lyricist Paulo Coelho in an Instagram post lauded the initiative made in a village in Hamedan to name alleys after great figures.
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Happiness Carnival in Hamedan, Iran
The photo album depicts Happiness Nowruz Carnival in Hamedan Province, Iran. The Carnival performs different programs in Hamadan city's main streets to create happiness for travelers and citizens. Hamedan Province, Iran, March 28, 2021. IRNA/ Adel Bakhoda
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Iranian filmmaker wins best award of BaNeFF
Hamedan, Dec 26, IRNA – Iranian short film "Dream Haulers" received an award at the 10th edition of the Balkan New Film Festival known as BaNeFF in Sweden.