Hamedan Province

By: Iman Hamikhah

Jameh Mosque of Hamedan

HAMEDAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Constructed in Qajar era and in the center of Hamdan city, near its bazaar, Jameh [central] Mosque of Hamedan has still preserved its beauty and grandeur.

By: Imam Hamikhah

Sunflower field in Hamedan prov.

HAMEDAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Sunflower is a one-year-old plant that grows up to three meters. Its flower is large and beautiful, measuring about 5cm in diameter. Sunflower is found in most parts of the world.

By: Imam Hamikhah

Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine’s blessed flag hoisted in Hamedan prov.

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – On the occasion of “Week of Dignity”, a 144-m flag ornamented and decorated to the blessed name of the Eighth Infallible of Household of Holy Prophet Hazrat Imam Reza (AS) was hoisted in Pajouhesh Square of Hamedan province late on Tue.

By: Iman Hamikhah

Escaping the summer heat by jumping into ponds of rain water

HAMEDAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – People in Hamedan province have taken to swimming into ponds filled with rain water to escape the scorching heat of summer.

By: Iman Hamikhah

Eid al-Fitr prayers in Hamedan prov.

HAMEDAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Eid al-Fitr prayers was performed on Wednesday morning in Hamedan province with the participation of a large number of worshippers of this province.

By: Iman Hamikhah

Vintage car show in Hamedan

HAMEDAN, May 18 (MNA) – A vintage car show was held in the western Iranian city of Hamedan on Friday, concurrent with the International Museum Day. Over a hundred classic cars and emergency vehicles, comprised of different models of Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, Jaguar, Fiat, Toyota, and Peugeot, were displayed to the enthusiasts.

By: Imam Hamikhah

Introduction ceremony of Leader’s rep. in Hamedan prov.

HAMEDAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Hojjatoleslam Sha’bani was introduced as Leader’s representative in Hamedan province on Fri. in the presence of Ayatollah Mohammadi Golpayegani Leader’s Chief of Staff. Salient activities of former Leader’s representative Ayatollah Mohammadi were honored.

By: Iman Hamikhah

Vending mourning attires, apparatus in Hamedan bazaar during Muharram

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Muharram is the most important Shi’a mourning ceremony and commemorates the death of Imam Hussein (AS). Every year, with the arrival of Muharram, Iranian people mourn for Third Infallible Imam of Household of Holy Prophet, Imam Hussein (AS), in which, Imam Hussein (AS) and his 72 close family members, aides and companions were besieged, deprived of food and water in Karbala.

By: Iman Hamikhah

Hamedan province hosts nation-wide paragliding competitions

HAMEDAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – On July 18, the three-day national paragliding competitions of Iran kicked off in Shahrestaneh flying site, in Hamedan province in Western Iran.

By: Iman Hamikhah

Tourists escaping from hot weather at Ganjnameh waterfal

HAMEDAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – As the summer arrives, along with its holidays and hot weather, many Iranians make a trip to cooler regions like Hamedan province. The 9-meter-high waterfall is adjacent to prehistoric Ganjnameh cravings. Some tourists just escape from the hot weather by passing under the waterfall. This waterfall becomes a popular ice-climbing spot in wintertime.

By: Reza Zangeneh

Nomads in Hamedan province

HAMEDAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Zagros Mountains, which cross Hamedan province in Western Iran, provide a rich ground and pastures for the livestock and life of nomads of the region.

By: Reza Zangeneh

‘Pahlevan Ali Mirza’ Zurkhaneh in Hamedan

HAMEDAN, Jul. 1 (MNA) – ‘Pahlevan Ali Mirza’ is among oldest Zurkhanehs of the province. Athletes exercise using heavy wooden clubs to build muscle. The practitioners of this ancient sport are expected to display chivalrous values and embrace high integrity.

by: Gholamreza Zanganeh

Lalejin, capital of Iran’s pottery

LALEJIN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Situated in Iran’s Western Hamedan province, Lalejin can be considered the main Iranian city regarding the production of pottery items. Some 20,000 individuals live in the city, 60 percent of which are potters, ceramists or involved in other related jobs. The city was registered as ‘World Craft City for Pottery’ by UNESCO-affiliated World Crafts Council in 2016.

By: Reza Zangeneh

Farms in Tuyserkan

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The following photos show farms in Tuyserkan County in Hamedan Province in the west of Iran. Usually, wheat, canola, garlic and cucumbers are grown on those large farms and workers from nearby areas come to help and earn a living.

By: Reza Zanganeh

Hamedan's carpet market

HAMEDAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Hamedan, the capital of Iranian history and civilization, is widely believed to have been prominent in the art of carpet weaving.

Mausoleum of Avicenna in Hamedan

HAMEDAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The Mausoleum of Avicenna is a complex located in Hamadan province, Iran. Dedicated to the Iranian polymath Avicenna, the complex includes a library, a small museum, and a spindle-shaped tower inspired by the Ziyarid-era Kavus Tower.

By: Iman Hamikhah

Persian cuisine festival held in Hamedan

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – A festival of Persian cuisine was held in Nazari Garden, in Hamedan, the capital f Iranian western province of Hamedan.