Fars Province

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Newly-discovered Eram gas field estimated to hold 540bcm natural gas

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – The ‘Eram’ gas field, recently discovered south of Fars Province, southern Iran, is estimated to hold 19 trillion cubic feet (540 billion cubic meter) of natural gas in its reserve, according to NIOC.
2019-10-14 09:53
By: Abdollah Firoozi

Shapour river in Fars prov.

KAZERUN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The Sahpour River is located in Kazerun, Fars province, southern Iran. The river has an important role in the agriculture and water supply of the Kazerun county.
2019-09-17 11:15
1 ton of drugs seized in Fars province on Saturday

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Police Chief of Fars Province Brigadier General Roham Bakhsh Habibi said that a ton of drugs were seized in the central province of Fars on Saturday.
2019-09-15 16:17
Anti-narcotics police bust 75kg of narcotics in Iran’s Fars Prov.

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iranian anti-narcotics forces have busted a 75-kilogram consignment of opium in Lamerd, Fars Province, Iran.
2019-08-19 13:26
Police seize 563kg of drugs in Iran’s Fars

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) –The police forces of the Fars province, southwest of Iran, have seized 563kg of illicit drugs.
2019-08-10 17:57
By: Milad Rafa'at

Karim Khan Citadel in Shiraz

SHIRAZ, Aug. 10 (MNA) – One of the tourist attractions in Shiraz is the 'Arg of Karim Khan' or 'Karim Khan' Citadel. It was built in the early Zand dynasty. The design of the citadel combines military and residential architecture, for it was the home of Karim Khan and the military center of the dynasty.
2019-08-10 11:53
By: Received

Army copters rescue people trapped in oak forest fires in Fars province

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – On Tuesday, the Iranian Army helicopters were dispatched to help people caught in the fires which are burning the oak forests in Nurabad Mamasani County, in southwestern province of Fars.
2019-07-23 23:59
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, stunning whirling colors

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – One of the most beautiful and photographed pieces of architecture in southern Iran, is Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque. It is one of the tourist attractions of Iran’s historic city of Shiraz which is known for its colorful lights that are formed by stained glass windows.
2019-07-14 13:23
Police seize 308kg of opium in Fars

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – The police forces of Fars, southwest province of Iran have seized 308kg of illicit drugs during an operation in Neyriz County, Fars.
2019-06-10 19:39
Leader condoles martyrdom of a local clergyman in Fars prov.

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei offered condolence for the martyrdom of a local cleric in Kazerun, Fars province.
2019-06-01 15:26
By: Amin Berenjkar

Iranians, Afghans celebrate unity in Shiraz

SHIRAZ, May 18 (MNA) – People of Shiraz organized a ceremony on Thursday with Afghan refugees in attendance to mark the long-standing unity between the two counties.
2019-05-18 11:33
By: Abdollah Firouzi

Springtime beauty of Dasht-e Arzhan in Shiraz

DASHT-e ARZHAN, May 12 (MNA) – Dasht-e Arzhan is a village in Shiraz County, Fars Province. The village becomes specially beautiful during spring, thanks to its waterfall and its international wetland that look livelier with generous rainfalls.
2019-05-12 17:44
By: Amin Berenjkar

Breathtaking scenery of inverted tulips in Fars province

SEPIDAN, May 08 (MNA) – The fritillaria imperialis tulips, known as inverted tulips, have now blossomed in Sepidan, northwest of Shiraz. The flower sprouts on the plains of Iran since the middle of March. The full bloom of this flower is spectacular, but the flower’s lifespan is short.
2019-05-08 13:00
VIDEO: Rainfalls revive ' Kamjan' wetland

KHARAMEH, May 04 (MNA) – The recent rainfalls have considerably contributed to the rising level of water in the recently-revived Kamjan' wetland in Kharameh County, Fars Province, Iran. The wetland has been in the path of migratory birds for centuries.
2019-05-04 12:47
Traditional wedding ceremony of nomads in Fars province

FIRUZABAD, May 04 (MNA) – Qashqai people mainly live in southwestern regions of Iran, especially Fars province, and some of them still have maintained their nomadic lifestyle. Many tribal customs, including their wedding ceremonies, still survive among these people.
2019-05-04 11:45
Exports from Fars prov. up by 50%

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Over 300,000 tons of goods worth nearly $300 million were exported through Fars Province Customs last year, showing a 50 percent increase in terms of weight compared to the previous corresponding year.
2019-04-14 10:09
By: Amin Berenjkar

Shiraz Friday prayers leader visits flood-hit areas in Shiraz

TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA) – Ayatollah Dejkam Leader’s representative in Fars province and Friday prayers leader of Shiraz made a surprising visit in Sadieh neighborhood in Shiraz late on Tue. and was briefed on the trend of aid operations to flood-stricken people.
2019-03-27 13:19
By: Majid Dehghanizadeh

Travelers visit historical monuments of Yazd in Nowruz

YAZD, Mar. 27 (MNA) – Yazd province is known as a golden triangle of Iranian tourism along with the provinces of Fars and Isfahan and has always been at the focal attention of domestic and foreign tourists. Every year, a great number of domestic and foreign tourists visit historical and cultural monuments of this province. So far, 1,850 historical monuments in this province have been registered in National Heritage List.
2019-03-27 10:16
Video: Flash flood touches Cyrus the Great tomb in Shiraz

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – The devastating flash flood in Shiraz, Fars province hit the tomb of Cyrus the Great.
2019-03-26 15:54
By: Amin Berenjkar

Devastating flash flood in 'Darwazeh Quran', Shiraz

SHIRAZ, Mar. 26 (MNA) –Severe rainfall erupted in 'Darwazeh Quran', Shiraz, on Monday incurred huge damages to the infrastructures of the city. Many cars were swept away by floodwaters in 'Darwazeh Quran' district of central Shiraz, with fierce torrents of water sweeping away everything in their path.
2019-03-26 13:31
Video: Moment of destruction of a residential unit in Shiraz caused by flood

TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) – The devastating flood in Shiraz, Fars province, today morning was so high that caused destruction of some buildings and residential units. So far, the flood in this province has claimed lives of at least 11 people.
2019-03-25 20:45
Devastating flood in Shiraz claims lives of 11, injured 45 others

TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) – In its latest report, Fars Province Legal Medicine Organization reported that the devastating flood in Shiraz, Fars province, on Monday claimed lives of 11 people and injured 45 others.
2019-03-25 16:58
By: Amin Berenjkar

People celebrate New Year in Tomb of Hafez

SHIRAZ, Mar. 21 (MNA) – People gathered in the Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz, Fars province, last night to celebrate the New Year. The vernal equinox which took place at 1:28 AM local time marked the start of spring and Nowruz holidays in Iran.
2019-03-21 11:05
Fars province exports hit $248m in 11 months

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – More than 307256,780 tons of non-oil commodities worth $248.26 million were exported from the southern Fars province during the past 11 months of the current fiscal year through Feb. 19, indicating a rise both in terms of volume and value.
2019-02-24 13:41
By: Milad Raf'at

Ardakan under snow

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Ardakan is a city in Fars province, with an area of about 375 hectares, located 70 kilometers northwest of Shiraz. The city, which is located 2200-2300 meters above sea level, is rainy in Summer and snowy in winter, due to the high annual precipitation.
2019-02-24 08:42
Army overhauls 5 transport, military, fighter aircraft

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Experts and technical staff at Shahid Doran Airbase in Fars province have overhauled five super-heavy transport, military and fighter aircraft.
2019-02-04 14:26
Exports from Fars province exceed $214m in 10 months

SHIRAZ, Jan. 26 (MNA) – More than 272,780 tons of commodities worth $214.3 million were exported from the southern Fars province during the first ten months of the current fiscal year through Jan. 20, indicating a rise both in terms of volume and value.
2019-01-26 15:53
By: Milad Rafat

Farmers collect daffodils in Fars province

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Every year in late January, Farmers in Mohr County, Fars province, start collecting daffodils. The mild winter weather and expansive daffodil farms attract many tourists to the southern region.
2019-01-20 12:09
By: Amin Berenjkar

Pooladkaf ski resort in Fars province

SHIRAZ, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Pooladkaf ski resort is situated 85 km northwest of Shiraz, Fars province. The resort receives some 2 meters of snow in February and usually runs until the end of March.
2019-01-14 09:50
By: Amin Berenjkar

Arm wrestling championship in Fars prov.

SHIRAZ, Dec. 15 (MNA) – The provincial arm wrestling championship was held on Friday in Shiraz. Top athletes were invited to the national team of arm wrestling.
2018-12-15 11:49