Gilan Province

VIDEO: Indian lotus most famous plant in Anzali Lagoon

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Being a coastal wetland, Anzali Lagoon is located in Gilan province on the Caspian coast. Because of the form of its ecosystem and the shape of its bed, this wetland has a unique ecological structure.
2021-07-19 21:00
Exports from Gilan prov. hit 24% growth in Q1

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Export of products from northern province of Gilan in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (from March 21 to June 21) registered a 24 percent growth as compared to the same period of last year.
2021-07-04 12:14
Iranian envoy:

Iran, Russia can strengthen coop. in economy through regions

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – On Monday, the Iranian Ambassador to Russia spoke about the prospects for building mutually beneficial economic ties between the regions of the Islamic Republic and Russia, the province of Mazandaran, and the Volgograd region.
2021-06-29 18:00
People in Rasht celebrate Raeisi's victory

RASHT, Jun. 24 (MNA) – People of Rasht, Gilan province, held a ceremony on Wednesday evening to mark the victory of Ebrahmi Raeisi in the Presidential Election.
2021-06-24 15:45
By: Pouya Bazargard

Qajar-era paintings in Babajan Darreh Tomb in Gilan prov.

AMLASH, Jun. 07 (MNA) – The tomb of Agha Seyyed Ebrahim Babajan Darreh is one of the historical and religious attractions in Amlash city, Gilan province. The tomb is located in Rankuh District, Babajan Darreh Village, dating back to the Qajar period.
2021-06-07 17:00
By: Pouya Bazargard

Vaccination of elderly citizens underway in Rasht

RASHT, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Vaccinating the elderly is going on in the provincial capital of the northern Gilan province, Rasht.
2021-06-03 02:57
By: Pouya Bazargard

Soccer on paddy field

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – "Footchal" or football on paddy field is a local soccer game in northern Iranian Gilan province. The youth play the game before the rice seedlings are planted in the field.
2021-05-21 13:21
By: Hassan Fallahi

‘Gilavan’ brick castle, a mysterious monument in Khalkhal

ARDABIL, May 11 (MNA)- Gilavan historical village is one of the mysterious villages nestled in Khalkhal city near northern province of Gilan. Scenery Gilavan village has a cemetery and a brick castle with a long history dating back to many years ago.
2021-05-11 03:00
By: Javad Mirhosseini

Rasht blue sky

RASHT, Mar. 14 (MNA) – With the end of the last winter snowfall in Gilan province, the blue sky gave a beautiful look to the city of Rasht.
2021-03-14 11:16
By: Reza Akbari

Early spring blossoms in N Iran

BANDAR ANZALI, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Around one month remaining to the start of spring (March 21) and the new Iranian year, many trees in the northern city of Bandar Anzali in Gilan province, have produced blossoms.
2021-02-15 17:00
By: Mehdi Hossein Nezhadi

Dredging operation in Astara port

ASTARA, Feb. 06 (MNA) – The dredging operation of the Astara border port began with the establishment of special dredging devices with the aim of increasing the depth of the canal and facilitating the traffic and mooring of large ships.
2021-02-06 03:00
By: Javad Mirhoseini

Winter snow whitens Rasht

GILAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Winter snowfall has covered Rasht, the capital city of Gilan province, northern Iran.
2021-01-21 21:02
VIDEO: Breathtaking scenery of winter snow in Masuleh

GILAN, Jan. 21(MNA) – The historical and scenic village of Masuleh, located in the northern Iranian province of Gilan, is witnessing snowfalls as it is passing its coldest winter days.
2021-01-21 19:29
By: Mohammad Dashti

Charming scenery of autumn snow in Asalem to Khalkhal road

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Asalem-Khalkhal Road is a spectacular and eye-catching road with a length of 70 kilometers that starts from Asalem city in Gilan province and leads to Khalkhal city in Ardebil province.
2020-12-15 23:30
By: Javad Mirhosseini

32nd Gilan Provincial Theater Festival

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The 32nd Gilan Provincial Theater Festival kicked off in Rasht on Monday after a three-week delay due to COVID-19 restrictions.
2020-12-14 23:16
Charming scenery of autumn snow in Masuleh

GILAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Located 55 km from Rasht in Gilan province of Iran, the historical and scenic village of Masuleh is witnessing snowfalls as autumn is reaching its end in December.
2020-12-08 21:00
By: Seyed Javad Mirhoseini

Last breath of Autumn in Gilan

GILAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Natural landscapes of Gilan Province of Iran is witnessing the last days of Autumn in December.
2020-12-07 17:00
Bandar Anzali can save time, costs in Belt & Road Initiative

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – An official with the Iranian Port and Maritime Organization says Anzali port in the north of the country has the capacity to save time and costs in China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
2020-12-07 14:00
Gilan exports up 36% in eight months

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – More than 637,558 tons of commodities worth $394 million were exported from the northern Gilan province during eight months of the current Iranian year to October 20.
2020-12-06 13:42
By: Reza Akabari

Cast-net fishing in Gilan prov.

RASHT, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Cast-net fishing is one of the oldest methods of fishing on the coastlines of the Caspian Sea. Every year, with the start of the fishing season, the people in Gilan province, catch fish in their traditional way.
2020-12-05 18:20
By: Mostafa Tohidian

Traditional fishing in Caspian coast of Iran

MAZANDARAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Every year, with the start of the fishing season in mid-October, the northern people in Gilan and Mazandaran provinces, living on the coastlines of the Caspian Sea, catch fish in their traditional way.
2020-12-03 03:22
By: Reza Akbari

Iran's national canoeing team resumes training

ANZALI, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s national canoeing team has resumed training sessions in the northern city of Bandar Anzali after almost 10 months since the coronavirus pandemic broke out in the country.
2020-11-25 12:31
Iran determined to boost port capacities amid Eurasian coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iran is boosting its ports both in the south and north of the county to improve trade with other countries and enhance its share in international corridors.
2020-11-18 16:28
Gilan province’s H1 exports hit $264 million

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – More than 440,000 tons of commodities worth $264 million were exported from the northern Gilan province during the first six months of the current Iranian year (March 20-September 21).
2020-10-12 15:33
By: Javad Mirhosseini

Rain freshens up Rasht

RASHT, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Autumn rain hit various districts in Rasht, north of Iran on Saturday, freshening up the city.
2020-10-10 15:30
By: Hassan Fallahi

Asalem to Khalkhal, spectacular forest road in Iran

KHALKHAL, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Asalem to Khalkhal Road in northern Iran’s Gilan province is a spectacular and eye-catching road which enjoys a beautiful nature attracting many enthusiasts every year.
2020-10-07 15:00
By: Seyyed Javad Mirhosseini

Closing ceremony of “Resistance Film Festival” in Gilan prov.

RASHT, Sep. 25 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the “Resistance Film Festival” was held in Rasht, Gilan province late on Thu. and winners of the Festival in the provincial sector were appreciated.
2020-09-25 22:24
By: Pouya Bazargard

Heavy rains inflicting damage on rice fields of Gilan prov.

RASHT, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Heavy summer rains have inflicted damages on rice fields of Gilan province, north Iran, affecting both the quality and quantity of the products while also making the harvesting process more difficult.
2020-09-08 18:30
By: Pouya Bazargard

Peanut fields in N Iran

ASTANEH ASHRAFIEH, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Peanut is the most important agricultural product of Astaneh Ashrafieh county in Gilan province. It is cultivated on more than 2,000 hectares of land, which accounts for 80% of Iran's peanut output.
2020-09-06 12:58
VIDEO: Mourning of Muharram in Masuleh

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – People in the historical village of Masuleh in northern Iran held mourning rituals in the first day of Muharram to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH)
2020-08-21 16:20