Arak

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.

By: Behnam Yousefi

A snowy night in Arak

ARAK, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Arak, in Markazi province, has been covered in rather heavy snow since Wednesday night. According to weather forecasts, the cold and snowy weather will continue on Thursday in the province.

By: Fatemeh Abedi

Anti-violence rallies in Arak

ARAK, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The people of the central city of Arak, Markazi province, held a rally on Wednesday in support of the Islamic Establishment to condemn acts of sabotage and hooliganism by rioters in recent protests against gasoline rationing and price hike.

By: Fatemeh Abedi

Iranian nomads’ festival in Markazi province

ARAK, Nov. 20 (MNA) – An exhibition showcasing Iranian nomads’ culture, lifestyle and products is underway in Arak, Markazi province.

By: Bahnam Yousefi

14th Handicrafts Exhibition in Arak

ARAK, Jul. 09 (MNA) – The 14th Handicrafts Exhibition is underway in Arak in Markazi province from 8 to 12 July, 2019, showcasing the best of the province's handicrafts to visitors.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Neil Simon's 'Fools' staged in Arak in English

ARAK, May 04 (MNA) – Some English instructors in city of Arak staged the comic play 'Fools' by American playwright Neil Simon in English. The play was directed by Ofogh Iraji.

Meighan Wetland in central Iran

ARAK, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Meighan Wetland, 15km northeast of Arak in central Iran, has been rejuvenated by the incessant springtime showers, which have been pouring in the country for weeks. The wetland hosts over 130 species of migrant birds, including cranes, ducks, flamingos, and goose throughout the year. It is also one of the most important sites for nature tourism and bird-watching in the country.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Arak’s tourist attractions

ARAK, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Arak is one of the metropolises of Iran located in the central province of Markazi. The city, established during the Qajar dynasty, owns numerous historical and natural monuments, making it a wonderful tourist destination in the heart of Iran.

By: Behnam Yousefi

People of Arak getting ready for Nowruz

ARAK, Mar. 16 (MNA) – People of Arak, Markazi province, are doing preparations and shopping for marking Nowruz and the new Iranian calendar year 1398 (staring March 21).