Cultural Heritage

Iran, China stress expanding cultural, tourism cooperation

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iranian and Chinese cultural officials in a meeting stressed the expansion of Tehran-Beijing cooperation in the field of tourism and cultural heritage.
2023-04-25 12:20
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Iran to cancel visas for 5 groups from different countries

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage says Iran is planning a visa waiver program for 5 groups from different countries in a unilateral manner.
2023-01-25 14:31
By: Ali Hadadi Asl

Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution (SCCR) meeting

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution (SCCR) held a meeting on Sunday morning chaired by President Ebrahim Raeisi.
2022-10-09 23:00
Iran, Italy ink MoU on cultural, scientific cooperation

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Iran's Pars Higher Education Institute of Art and Architecture and Sapienza University of Rome signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in cultural and scientific fields.
2022-07-17 21:32
Iranian cultural heritage figures honored in a ceremony

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – A ceremony was held on Monday to honor figures in the field of Iran's cultural heritage in the presence of Seyed Ezzatullah Zarghami, Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
2022-07-05 12:00
By: Mina Noei

Historical monuments of Arasbaran region in NW Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – The beautiful Arasbaran region in the East Azarbaijan province of Iran is full of historical monuments and buildings.
2022-06-16 03:00
National Day of Ferdowsi; Father of modern Persian language

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Ordibehesht 25 in the Persian calendar corresponding with May 15 is the National Commemoration Day of the renowned poet Ferdowsi, the influential Persian poet and author of the Persian epic, Shahnameh.
2022-05-15 03:00
Paris-Persepolis Intl. Tourism Tour arrive in Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – A group of motorcyclist tourists under the name of Paris-Persepolis Eco-Rally arrived in Iran on Monday to visit natural, historical and touristic attractions in the ancient country.
2022-04-25 23:59
Uzbeks celebrating Persian New Year

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – Nowruz, the Spring Equinox celebrated in Iran and across regional countries including Uzbekistan as the new year, is considered a time of renewal and revival.
2022-03-26 03:00
Nowruz celebration in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) – Afghanistan is one of over a dozen countries that celebrate the 3000-year tradition of Nowruz. This is how Afghan people observe the tradition.
2022-03-25 03:00
Persian New Year in Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Nowruz- observed by many countries along Silk Roads, including Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan- is a ceremony dating back to at least the 6th century.
2022-03-24 03:00
Nowruz most cheerful, popular holiday in Azerbaijan

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – After Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan hosts the longest observance and number of public days related to Nowruz, which is considered as one of the most cheerful holidays in this country.
2022-03-23 03:00
By: Mohammd Ataei

Mustsee historical Naein in central Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Naein is a desert city in Isfahan Province, which neighbors Semnan Province in the north, Khorasan Province in the east, Yazd Province in the east and Ardestan and Isfahan cities in the west.
2022-03-08 23:00
Iran, China emphasize broadening tourism coop.

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and China stressed the need to develop and enhance cooperation in the field of sports and tourism in particular.
2022-03-08 15:15
Iran-Spain cultural heritage conference to be held in Madrid

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Spain's Complutense University of Madrid will host the Iran-Spain cultural heritage conference on Thursday.
2022-02-27 22:00
Iran’s five cultural-historical monuments inscribed in ICESCO

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – The Secretary-General of National Commission of Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) inscribed Iran’s five cultural and historical monuments in its list.
2022-02-13 11:00
VIDEO: Yalda; Iranian celebration of winter solstice

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Yalda is one of the most celebrated traditional events in Iran which marks the longest night of the year, that is, on the night of the Northern Hemisphere's winter solstice.
2021-12-21 19:00
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Yalda Night, celebration of longest night of year

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Every year, on 30 Azar in the Iranian calendar that falls on December 21 this year, Iranians celebrate the arrival of winter, the renewal of the sun and the victory of light over darkness on Yalda Night.
2021-12-21 18:00
Martyr Lt. Gen. Soleimani's ring registered as national asset

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – The famous red ring worn by the legend Iranian commander Martyr Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani has been registered as a national cultural asset after a letter by the former tourism minister.
2021-08-28 20:15
Zarif hails conf. center in Isfahan as sign of Iran intl. pic

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Foreign minister Zarif has published some images of a magnificent international conference center in the central Iranian city of Isfahan to say that the structure shows Iran's willingness to engage with the world.
2021-08-02 18:30
Iranian railway joins UNESCO World Heritage List

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian Railway has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
2021-07-25 20:45
Boom in tourism to follow stepped-up vaccination: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – President-elect Ebrahim Raeisi has called for accelerating the general vaccination of the population against the Covid-19 in Iran, adding that vaccination will result in a boom in tourism in the country.
2021-07-12 16:20
Iran, China to coop. in cultural heritage conservation

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – China and Iran signed a joint statement on Saturday on cooperation in the conservation of cultural heritage Saturday, echoing a commitment to better take care of relics through cross-border efforts in Asia.
2021-05-24 12:55
By: Amin Berenjkar

Tomb of Saadi Shirazi

SHIRAZ, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Located in Shiraz, the Tomb of Saadi Shirazi is among the tourist attractions of the country. Iran marks April 21 as the national day of Saadi.
2021-04-21 15:15
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Tabriz; city of history and souvenirs

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Tabriz as one of the oldest cities of East Azerbaijan province, is the home of mystics and poets, the origin of grace and art and one of the important regions of Iran that enjoys many tourist attractions.
2021-03-31 08:11
CHTHO chief urges foreign envoys to reflect Iran's realities

TEHRAN, Mar 15 (MNA) – Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) Ali-Asghar Moonesan called on representatives of foreign countries in Iran to reflect the realities of the Islamic Republic of Iran correctly.
2021-03-15 23:59
Iranian heritage sites on way to be more tourist-friendly

TEHRAN, Dec. 15(MNA) – Iran is to formulate and develop additional tourist-friendly policies to satisfy the needs and demands of domestic, and international travelers, deputy tourism minister Vali Teymouri told the Tehran Times on Sunday.
2020-12-15 05:00
Kish to host Austrian Cultural Week

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The 2nd Austrian Cultural Week will be held on Kish Island in the last Iranian month in the current year (March 2021).
2020-11-16 16:00
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Iran marks National Day of Rumi, greatest mystical poet

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Mehr 8 in the Iranian calendar corresponding with September 29 this year is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the prominent Iranian poet Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi who is known to everyone.
2020-09-29 01:00
Renowned Iranian translator passes away

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Najaf Daryabandari, a renowned Iranian writer and translator passed away at the age of 91 on Monday.
2020-05-05 09:29