Celebration

By: Mahmoud Khakbaz

Kish Day

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – People of the southern Iranian touristy island of Kish located in the Persian Gulf celebrated their island's day in a ceremony on Tuesday that was also attended by Morteza Bank, an advisor to President Hassan Rouhani.
2019-11-12 18:35
VIDEO: Thousands of fireworks lights up Paterna streets in Spain

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – 'La Corda de Paterna' Festival is held annually on the last Sunday of August and celebrates fire as an element. For the occasion, thousands of fireworks were shot during the festival on Sunday in Spanish Paterna near Valencia.
2019-08-26 20:12
By: Majid Dehghanizadeh

People celebrate Eid al-Ghadir in Yazd

Yazd, Aug. 20 (MNA) – People of the central Iranian city of Yazd, along with other Shia Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid al-Ghadir today. The auspicious occasion marks the day when the Prophet of Islam appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib (PBUM) -- the first Shia Imam -- as his successor and Muslims’ next leader.
2019-08-20 13:04
By: Iman Hamikhah

People trading at livestock market ahead of Eid al-Adha festival in Hamedan

HAMEDAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – This is a cattle market set up in Hamedan in the run up to Eid al-Adha. Every year thousands of animals are brought to this makeshift market to be sacrificed. Eid al-Adha, is also known as a festival of the sacrifice in honor of the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.
2019-08-11 16:58
By: Mohammad Moheimani

Nowruz egg painting festival

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – On the threshold of the Iranian New Year (March 21), Tehran Municipality’s Beautification Organization, in collaboration with the citizens, is decorating 10 different neighborhoods across the capital, including Azadi Square, with a collection of colorful egg-shaped statues to enrich the Nowruz celebration.
2019-03-13 16:57
By: Mohammad Khodabakhsh

40th anniv. of Imam Khomeini’s return to Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – A ceremony was held in Tehran's Mehrabad Airport to celebrate the anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s return in a flight from France 40 years ago today. The 12th of Bahman (February 1, 1979) marks the beginning of 'Ten-Day Dawn' which lasts until Feb. 11 in celebration of the Islamic Revolution.
2019-02-01 12:53
Iranians start celebrating 40th anniversary of Islamic Revolution

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Millions of Iranians have started the nationwide rallies to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which marks the overthrow of the US-backed Pahlavi dynasty.
2019-02-01 10:19
By: Mohammad Mohsenifar

19th anniv. of Iran Music House

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – 19th anniversary celebration of Iran Music House was held in Eyvan-e Shams Hall on Saturday.
2019-01-27 10:22
By: Majid Asgharipour

Celebrating India's Republic Day in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – A celebration ceremony was held in the India's embassy in Tehran on Saturday on the anniversary of the Republic Day of the south Asian country. Republic Day marks the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950 replacing the Government of India Act as the governing document of India.
2019-01-26 18:16
Concurrent with Ten-Day Dawn ceremonies:

Some 576 industrial, mineral projects to go on stream

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MAN) – Head of Administrative Development and Renovation Center of the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade Jahanbakhsh Sanjabi Shirazi said that 576 industrial, mineral and trade projects, costing totally 686,000 billion rials, would be put into operation concurrent with the 40th glorious victory anniversary of the Islamic Revolution (Ten-Day Dawn ceremonies).
2019-01-19 13:48
By: Amir Amir-Ali Razzaghi

Night of ‘Yalda’ celebrated in nursing home in Sari

SARI, Dec. 22 (MNA) – At the initiative taken by charitable and generous people, ‘Yalda Night’ celebration was held in a nursing home in Sari, Mazandran province on Dec. 21. The elderly in the nursing home were entertained by philanthropists and celebrated the longest night of the year.
2018-12-22 10:44
Pakistan’s 72nd Independence Day celebrated in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Pakistan’s 72nd Independence Day was celebrated in Tehran with traditional fervor. An impressive ceremony was held in this morning at the Residence of Ambassador of Pakistan in which a large number of members of Pakistani community from all walks of life participated.
2018-08-14 16:02
By: Khodabakhsh, Mohsenifar, Tofighi

Iran-Portugal draw brings crowds to Tehran streets

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Iranians celebrate in the streets of Tehran following Iran's draw with Portugal at the 2018 World Cup.
2018-06-26 11:27
By: Asgaripour, Tofighi

Tehraners celebrate victory over Morocco

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – People across Iran took to the streets to celebrate Iranian national football team's 1-0 victory against Morocco in their opener at the 2018 World Cup. The following photos show people in Tehran last night.
2018-06-16 12:01
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

What we talk about when we talk about Yalda Night

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – While people from many countries across the world are currently getting ready for Christmas, people in Iran are looking forward to another kind of festivity: Yalda Night.
2017-12-20 22:06
Chery's Road Safety Campaign celebrates 1st year anniv.

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The growth and consistency of Chery's Road Safety Campaign can be clearly seen this year at the Tehran Auto Show, where the 1st year anniversary of the campaign reflects on the continuous activities throughout the last year, based on educating Children on how to avoid dangers of the roads.
2017-12-02 15:42
Eid al-Ghadir celebrated at Islamic Centre of England

LONDON, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Eid al-Ghadir was celebrated on Saturday, at Islamic Centre of England.
2017-09-10 12:05
By: Behnam Tofighi

Annual celebration of Association of Theatre Critics

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Annual celebration of Iranian Association of Theatre Critics was held Sat. at Iranshahr Theater.
2017-09-03 09:38
By: Zhenia Abdian

Feast of Blessing of Grapes in Saint Sarkis Cathedral

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The celebration of feast of Blessing of Grapes and Assumption of Mary was held on in Saint Sarkis Cathedral in Tehran.
2017-08-14 15:00
By: Vahid Abdi

Tabrizi people celebrate Rouhani reelection

TABRIZ, May 21 (MNA) – People of Tabriz, East Azerbaijan province, flocked to the streets on Saturday, to celebrate the victory of Hassan Rouhani in presidential elections.
2017-05-21 12:41
By: Riazi, Khodabakhsh

Rouhani reelection celebrated in Tehran

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Cars packed the streets and horns sounded in celebration, as people of Tehran carried flags and portraits of President Rouhani who swept to victory on Saturday and will now begin a second term as president.
2017-05-21 10:40
By: Mohammad Moheimany, Mahmoud Rahimi

15 Sha'ban celebration in Tehran's streets

TEHRAN, May. 12 (MNA) – Iranians mark the birth anniversary of the twelfth Shia Imam, Imam Mahdi (AS), who is regarded as the ultimate redeemer.
2017-05-12 15:57
Celebration of Eid al-Ghadir in Paris

PARIS, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Eid al-Ghadir was celebrated in Paris, attended by Islamic European Union of Shia Scholars and Theologians.
2016-09-23 17:52