Birjand

By: Mohsen Noferesti

Mourning of Muharram in Birjand

BIRJAND, Sep. 01 (MNA) –The flag is a very important part of mourning ceremonies for the martyrs of Karbala during Muharram in Birjand, South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran. The people of Birjand in a ceremony known as dressing up of the flag – “Alam Bandan” in Persian – which usually takes place on the first days of month of Muharram prepare themselves for Tasu'a and Ashura days.
2019-09-01 11:15
Iranian intelligence forces apprehend anti-revolutionary networks ringleader

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The Intelligence Office of South Khorasan Province in northeastern Iran said that the intelligence forces arrested the ringleader of the anti-revolutionary networks in the northeastern city of Birjand.
2019-08-03 21:00
Dust storm incurs serious damages in Birjand

BIRJAND, Jul. 22 (MNA) – A severe dust storm hit Birjand, South Khorasan province on Sunday, causing significant damages.
2019-07-22 14:26
By: Mehdi Bakhshi; Mohmmad Noferesti

Several unidentified martyrs laid to rest in Qom, Birjand

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – The remains of ten Iranian soldiers, who became martyred during eight years of Iraqi Saddam Hussain regime’s imposed war on Iran, were laid to rest in the holy city of Qom and the northeastern Iranian city of Birjand during a funeral ceremony on the anniversary of the martyrdom of the sixth Shia Imam Jafar al-Sadiq on Saturday.
2019-06-29 19:41
First intl. conf. on tourism in Lut Desert opens in Birjand

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – The University of Birjand in South Kkhorasan province is hosting the first international conference on tourism in Lut Desert, which is a UNESCO-inscribed and the world's 27th-largest desert in eastern Iran.
2019-05-01 11:03
By: Mohsen Noferesti

Clerics visit nurses in Birjand on ‘Nurse Day’

BIRJAND, Jan. 13 (MNA) – On the occasion of birth anniversary of Hazrat Zaynab (SA), which is called Nurse Day, a group of scholars in seminary schools visited nurses in Vali-e Asr Hospital of Birjand.
2019-01-13 11:19
1.82 tons of illicit drugs seized in S Khorasan

BIRJAND, Dec. 29 (MNA) – The police chief of South Khorasan province said on Saturday that the anti-narcotic forces have successfully seized 1,820 kilograms of various illicit drugs across the southeastern province in the past two days.
2018-12-29 17:19
By: Farhad Safari

A doll named ‘Dotuk’

BIRJAND, Dec. 24 (MNA) – It is for years that native dolls have been produced by rural women in some parts of the country especially in Birjand, South Khorasan province. Today, native dolls have been turned into one of the cultural and tourism attractions.
2018-12-24 18:27
IRGC: Enemies disappointed with sanctions' efficiency

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander Mohammad Ali Jafari said that enemies are disappointed with imposing pressure and sanctions, and threatening Iran.
2018-12-11 13:26
By: Mohsen Noferesti

3rd National Exhibition of Handicrafts in Birjand

BIRJAND, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The Third National Exhibition of Handicrafts was held on Sat. in Birjand International Exhibition, South Khorasan province with participants from 28 provinces in relevant fields.
2018-12-08 18:03
Afghan governor calls for easing transfer of goods to Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Abdul Basir Salangi, the provincial Governor of Farah Province of Afghanistan, says that the transfer and transit of goods to Afghanistan through Iran should be eased and facilitated.
2018-08-27 10:56
By: Mohsen Noferesti

Flight Festival in Birjand

BIRJAND, May 26 (MNA) – The Flight Festival of ultralight aircraft, the demonstration flight of remote controlled model aircraft and paramotors over Foudaj flight site was held in Birjand, South Khorasan province, on Friday.
2018-05-26 11:49
By: Mohsen Noferesti

Regional theater fest. of disabled held in Eastern Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The regional of theater festival of the disabled was held in the capital city of Iranian eastern province of South Khorasan, Birjand.
2017-12-08 16:16
By: Mohsen Noferesti

Horse riding competition in Southern Khorasan

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – The tenth round of National Horse Riding Competition was held on Friday in the city of Birjand in Southern Khorasan.
2017-11-25 15:23
By: Mohsen Nofresti

Local Food Festival for elderly in Birjand

BIRJAND, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The Local Food Festival for the elderly was held in Birjand, South Khorasan province, to offer healthy and proper food for elderly population.
2017-10-10 08:56
By: Mohsen Noferesti

Nineveh caravan's symbolic tour in Birjand

BIRJAND, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Based on an annual tradition, a symbolic convoy tours under the name of Nineveh caravan in the city of Birjand, South Khorasan province, on the second day of Muharram, along with the arrival of Imam Hussein's caravan in Karbala.
2017-09-23 21:03
Pottery inscription unearthed in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Public Affairs Department at Cultural Heritage and Tourism Research Institute reported a major discovery in southeastern Iran.
2017-08-27 19:33
Tasu’a mourning in Kish, Birjand

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Black-clad mourners have taken to the streets in Kish Island and Birjand to venerate Tasu’a, the eve of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), the third Shia Imam.
2016-10-11 20:05
By: Mohsen Noferesti

Women display handicrafts in Birjand

BIRJAND, Jul. 30 (MNA) – An exhibition in southern Khorasan has put on display works and handicrafts created by women in Birjand.
2016-07-30 11:04