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Evening of Persian poetry held at BRICS+ center in Moscow
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre in Moscow hosted an evening of Persian poetry in Moscow.
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UK Regulator sanctions hardline media over false information
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – UK Regulator sanctioned hardline media for publishing "significantly inaccurate information" about Islamic Students Associations of Britain.
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By: Ali Haddadi Asl
1st day of 18th Iran Intl Documentary Film Festival in Tehran
TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The first day of the 18th Iran International Documentary Film Festival ‘Cinéma Vérité’ was held at Charsu Cineplex in Tehran on Sunday evening.
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Iran stresses growth of Persian language education in Armenia
TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The Head of the Saadi Foundation and the Academy of Persian Language and Literature has emphasized the importance of the expansion of Persian language education and strengthening cultural relations between Iran and Armenia.
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‘Muhammad’ most popular boys’ baby name in England in 2023
TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Muhammad, the name of the prophet of Islam, has become the most popular baby name for boys in England and Wales.
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Leader’s aide meets Grand Mufti of Russia
TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — The Deputy for International Affairs at the Office of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met with the Grand Mufti of Russia to discuss enhancing religious and cultural cooperation between the two countries.
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Iran’s Mehregan Ceremony inscribed on UNESCO Heritage list
TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – The ceremony of Mehregan, a festival in commemoration of friendship and love, has been inscribed by UNESCO on the Intangible Heritage list, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman announced.
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Leader attends mourning ceremony for Hazrat Fatemeh (SA)
TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended the fourth night of the mourning ceremony for Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA) on Thursday night.
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Muslims mark martyrdom anniv. of Hazrat Zahra (SA)
TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA), the revered daughter of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S), is observed by Iranians and Shia Muslims worldwide.
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Leader attends 3rd night of Fatemiyeh mourning
TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended the third night of the mourning ceremony of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA) on Wednesday night.
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Saudi Shias can visit Iran’s Mashhad with Iran Air flights
TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iran Air has restored its direct flights between the city of Mashhad and the Saudi Arabian city of Dammam after a nine-year hiatus and as part of efforts to facilitate visits by the Saudi Shia community to Iran's Mashhad.
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Students learn about BRICS activities at Moscow festival
TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Over 500 schoolchildren from various regions of Russia gathered in Moscow at the BRICS Festival to learn about the culture, languages and traditions of the BRICS countries etc.
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Leader attends 1st Fatemieh mourning session
TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei attended the first night of the mourning ceremony of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA) on Monday.
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League of Historical Cities admits Iran’s Mashhad as member
TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – The League of Historical Cities has accepted Iran’s second-largest city of Mashhad as its new member.
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By: Alireza Shanechian
Masuleh village covered in fog
TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Masuleh is a city in Sardar-e Jangal District of Fuman County, Gilan province, Iran.
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Mehr Media Group inks MoU with Qatar News Agency
TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – CEOs of Tehran-based Mehr Media Group and Qatar News Agency (QNA) signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday.
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COP29 participants approve $300 bn annual climate funding
TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Countries participating in the COP-29 climate summit approved a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance in the amount of $300 bln per year, COP29 chairman Muxtar Babayev said at the final plenary session.
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By: Iman HamiKhah
Autumn festival in Hamedan
TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – The Autumn Festival was held in the historical city of Hegmataneh in the western Iranian province of Hamedan where family members walked on a carpet of colorful leaves.
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Ayt. Khamenei calls for transformation in seminaries role
TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has highlighted the need for transformation in the role of seminaries in society.
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UNESCO’s ‘enhanced protection’ for 34 Lebanon heritage sites
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Dozens of heritage sites in Lebanon have been granted “provisional enhanced protection” by UNESCO, which offers a higher level of legal shielding as fighting continues between Israeli aggressor and Hezbollah resistance.
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By: Ahmad Hasani
Iranians mark Hazrat Zahra (SA) martyrdom anniversary
TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – A mourning ceremony was held in Imam Reza shrine in Iran's Mashhad on the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Zahra (SA).
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Pres. Pezeshkian visits 37th Natl. Handicrafts Carpet Expo
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian paid a visit to the 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Friday.
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Larijani says he will travel to Lebanon after Syria visit
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – An advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ali Larijani has visited the Sayyidah Zaynab holy shrine in the suburb of Damascus on Friday before leaving Syria for Lebanon.
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Book Week in Iran: Reading for empathy
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Taking place from November 13 to 20, the 32nd National Book Week in Iran is themed around “Reading for Empathy.”
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Iranian dish patented by UNESCO-linked WIPO
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – 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 UNESCO.
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By: Maryam Davarnia
Harvesting saffron in northeast Iran
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Iran has long been a significant source of high-quality saffron production and export which accounts for up to 95 percent of saffron production in the world.
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37th National Handicrafts Exhibition opens in Tehran
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – The 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition opened at Tehran's Permanent Fairgrounds, showcasing the skills and creativity of artisans from across Iran.
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BRICS International Competence Centre opens in Russia
TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The BRICS+ International School has opened the International Centre of Competence for the Development of BRICS Education Systems.
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Martyr Safieddine commemoration ceremony in Tehran
TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – A commemoration ceremony was held for the martyr Sayyed Hashem Safieddine in the presence of Iranian officials on Sunday night.
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Iran marks birthday anniversary of Hazrat Zaynab
TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Iranians from all walks of life celebrate the birthday anniversary of Hazrat Zaynab on the 5th Jamadi-ul-Awwal which falls on the 7th of November this year. This occasion is celebrated as the Nurses Day in the country.