Arak

By: Behnam Yousefi

Fans in Arak prepare for Hazfi Cup semi-final

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – The supporters of Aluminum Arak went to Imam Khomeini Stadium in Arak ahead of the semi-final against the less-known Persian Gulf football team from the southern city of Mahshahr in Hazfi Cup (knockout cup).

By: Behnam Yousefi

“Shohada-ye Sarband” Ski Resort in Shazand

ARAK, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Sarband Ski Resort in Shazand is one of the tourist attractions in Markazi province which attracts many enthusiasts to sports activities during the winter season.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Arak covered in snow

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – The wave of cold weather, which has been sweeping across Iran, has blanketed Arak in the central province of Iran with snow.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Slalom auto racing held in Arak

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – The slalom auto racing championship in six men's and women's classes was held in Arak, Markazi province, Iran with the participation of 57 drivers.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Off-Road Motocross Competitions held in Arak

ARAK, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Off-road Motocross Competitions was held by the Motorcycling and Automobile Club of Markazi province at Gerdou Tourism Resort on Saturday with the participation of 49 motorcyclists.

By: Nehnam Yousefi

IPL match week 3: Perspolis vs Alumenium Arak

TEHRAN, Nov.02 (MNA) – Giants Persepolis football team suffered a 1-0 loss against Aluminum Arak on Matchday 3 of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Monday.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Sports minister joins Arak families on walking tour

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The new Iranian sports minister Seyed Hamid Sajjadi joined families who were on a walking tour in Arak's Gerdoo tourist area.

By: Behnam Usefi

Grapes harvesting in Khondab

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – As the summer ends and autumn starts, grape growers in Khondab County in Markazi Province in central Iran begin picking the fruit and put them in the sun to dry them to become raisins.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Arak railway; part of a UNESCO World Heritage site

ARAK, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Arak railway station, as part of Iran's national railway, was inaugurated on August 25, 1938, and after near 83 years of its inauguration, it was registered at the UNESCO World Heritage List.

By: Behnam Yusefi

Esteghlal FC vs Aluminium Arak: IPL

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) –The match between the 3rd team and the 4th team on the IPL table, namely Esteghlal FC and Aluminium Arak FC ended with a 0-0 draw in IPL Week 25 in Arak's Imam Khomeini Stadium on Thursday.

Vote-counting process across country

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Presidential and city councils' elections was held on Friday and the vote-counting process is still going on across the country.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Track and field competitions held in Arak

ARAK, May 24 (MNA) – Track and field competitions were held in Arak, Markazi province with the participation of athletes from 31 provinces.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Tulips festival in Arak

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – The third Arak Tulips Festival was launched, while visitors are not allowed to visit it due to anti-coronavirus restrictions.

By: MNA photographers

22 Bahman rallies in provinces (1)

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – People in Sari and Ardabil, and Arak along with their fellow Iranians held drive-in rallies on Wednesday to commemorate the 42nd victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979 amid the pandemic.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Aluminum Arak 2-2 Zob Ahan Isfahan: IPL

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Aluminum Arak and Zob Ahan Isfahan's match from the 9th matchday of Iran Pro League finished 2-2 in Arak on Sunday.

Breeding world’s rare parrots in Arak

ARAK, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Rare parrots are bred in Arak, Markazi province. One of the great manifestations of the Creation is to understand and see birds and their beauty and to hear their voices.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Video-mapping projection staged at Arak municipality building

ARAK, Oct. 22 (MNA) – On the occasion of Arak Day, a video-mapping performance was staged at the municipality building of Arak on Wednesday night.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Carpet map design in Arak

ARAK, Sep. 02 (MNA) - The design of a carpet map depends on the size of carpet and this is done with watercolors. From ancient times until now, Iranian carpets have been a full-fledged mirror of original culture and art of the country.

By: Behnam Yusefi

Traditional wheat harvest in Arak

ARAK, Jul. 26 (MNA) – With the arrival of the sizzling summer and its burning winds, farmers across Iran have started harvesting their vast wheat farmlands. Wheat normally needs between 110-130 days from sowing to harvesting.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Friday Prayer in Arak after 110 days with health protocols in place

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The first Friday Prayer ceremony in Arak after the outbreak of coronavirus was held on June 12 while health protocols were in place.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Grain fields in Markazi Province

ARAK, Jun. 04 (MNA) – The grain fields have created eye-catching and unique views in Markazi province in late spring.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Rosewater production line

ARAK, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iran is among the main produces of damask rose and rosewater in the world as the products are being exported to more than 40 countries, including Germany, Italy, UAE, and Japan among others.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Wild tulips in Arak

ARAK, May 28 (MNA) – Wild tulips on the plains of the central Iranian city of Arak, Markazi province, have given a mesmerizing scenery to that region.

By: Behnam Yousefi

2nd stage of “Equality, Sincere Assistance Maneuver” in Arak

ARAK, May 11(MNA) – The second stage of “Equality and Sincere Assistance Maneuver” was held in Arak, Markazi province concurrent with the birth anniversary of Imam Hassan (PBUH).

By: Behnam Yousefi

Mesmerizing tulip garden in Arak

ARAK, Apr. 28 (MNA) – The tulip garden of Arak, the central province of Markazi, is among the largest flower gardens of Iran. It covers an area of 10,000 square meters and is home to about 120,000 tulips.

By: Behnam Yusefi

Arak's nature in fog

ARAK, Apr. 12 (MNA) – The cold weather entering Iran in the past few days and the regular precipitations across the country have given a mesmerizing foggy scenery to the surrounding nature of Arak, Markazi province.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Medical alcohol production plant in Arak

ARAK, Mar. 04 (MNA) – One of the alcohol producing units in the Iranian city of Arak in Markazi Province produces about 10,000 liters of medical alcohol daily. Due to the prevalence of coronavirus in the country, alcohol production has now increased at the plant.