Cultural Traditions
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By: Ali Haddadi Asl
Images of Iranian authentic art in Tehran streets
TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – In Tehran despite all its modern shops and streets, one could find elements of authentic Iranian culture everywhere. Mehr photographer has taken photos of some of those traditional elements in the city.
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By: Majid Dehganizadeh
‘Pirahan Morad’ tradition in Iran’s Yazd
TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Women and girls in Yazd observe a tradition named ‘Pirahan Morad’ during the fasting month of Ramadan.
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Iran's Kordestan cuisine during Nowruz, holy Ramadan
TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – On the occasion of the coincidence of the holy month of Ramadan and Nowruz, this report seeks to have a look at the unique foods eaten on these occasions in the Iranian province of Kordestan.
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Ramadan traditions from dawn to dusk in Turkey
TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) – Ramadan is observed in Turkey by performing various traditions in the time span between pre-dawn and fast-breaking meals.
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By: Yahya Biabadi
Kermanshah bazaar ahead of Nowruz
TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – People of Kermanshah these days are getting ready to welcome the new year and celebrate Nowruz.
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VIDEO: Welcoming spring season in Rasht
TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – On the eve of the Nowruz holiday, a ceremony was held in Rasht city in the north of Iran to welcome the spring season.
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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.
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By: Seyed Hossein Mirpour
Kabuli palaw; Traditional food of Afghanistan
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Qabeli palaw [Kabuli palaw] or uzbek palaw is a variety of pilaf made in Afghanistan. It consists of steamed rice mixed with raisins, carrots, and beef or lamb.
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By: Maryam Kamyab
Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution meeting
TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution held a meeting on Wednesday chaired by the President Ebrahim Raeisi at the presidential compound in Tehran.
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'Nowruz diplomacy' a ground for regional convergence
TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA) – 'Nowruz diplomacy' as leverage in foreign policies and the relations of the region’s countries can have extensive contributions and benefits.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chaharshanbe Suri, eve of last Wednesday before Nowruz
TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Chaharshanbe Suri is an Iranian festival celebrated on the eve of the last Wednesday before Nowruz.
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By: Nasrin Tohidizadeh
Preparations for Yalda in Kermanshah
KERMANSHAH, Dec. 21 (MNA) – The people in Kermanshah buy fruits and nuts in preparation for the longest night of the year known as Yalda in Iran to mark the arrival of winter. The photos show Toopkhune or Cannon House Bazar in the city.