Arak

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).

By: Behnam Yousefi

Snowman festival in Shazand sky resort

ARAK, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Heavy snowfall and freezing weather have swept across the country in the past days. Citizens of Shazand, near Arak, Markazi province, enjoyed a snowman festival in Sahzand’s sky resort on Friday.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Arak hosts nationwide mountain bike races

ARAK, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Nationwide mountain bike races started in two ‘downhill’ and ‘cross-country’ levels in Arak, Markazi province, on Nov. 11 and will end on Nov. 13.

Grape Festival in Markazi province

ARAK, Oct. 21 (MNA) – A ‘Grape Festival’ was held in Hazaveh Village, Arak county of Markazi province, where farmers mainly offered different types of grapes and related products.

By: Behnam Yousefi

Iran’s largest motocross trail opens in Arak

ARAK, Sep. 28 (MNA) – On the occasion of Sacred Defense Week (marking eight years of Iraqi imposed war against Iran in 1980-1988), the country’s largest motocross trail was inaugurated in Arak, Markazi province in the presence of senior provincial officials.