Yazd Tourism
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People in Iran's Yazd preparing for Ashura rituals
Photos show people in the city of Mehriz in the central Iranian province of Yazd preparing the Nakhl, a large wooden structure similar to a cypress tree in shape that represents the coffin of Imam Hossein (AS), the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and the third Shia Imam, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE as mourners prepare to hold large ceremonies to commemorate the battle. (IRNA photos/ Majid Jarrahi)
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Handicrafts of Meybod; world city for Zilou
Meybod in central Iran is one of the most important centers of pottery and ceramic production. Pottery has been a part of the city’s culture for thousands of years. Meybod ceramics and earthenware are unique in design. In 2018, Meybod was registered by World Handicrafts Council as the world city of Zilu (cotton carpet), Yazd Province, Iran. June 13, 2021. IRNA/Marzieh Emami Meybodi
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Pottery Museum of Meybod; central Iran
Meybod is one of the most important centers of pottery and ceramic production. Pottery has been a part of the city’s culture for thousands of years. Meybod ceramics and earthenware are unique in design. Yazd Province, Iran, April 21, 2021. IRNA/ Marzieh Emami Meybodi.
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Yazd and Uzbek city of Khiva become sister cities
Tehran, Feb 5, IRNA – Iranian city of Yazd and Uzbek city of Khiva became sister cities as per an online Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Yazd Mayor and Mayor of Uzbekistan's Khiva.
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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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'Bideh', tourist resort for cultural heritage in Meybod, central Iran
A historic district or tourist resort is a section of a town which contains cultural heritage buildings considered valuable for historical or architectural specifications. Photos show the Historic district of "Bideh" village in Meybod County, Yazd Province, Iran, October 24, 2020. IRNA/TMarzieh Emami Meybodi.