Hamedan Province
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Austrian amb. to Tehran:
Iran, one of safest countries in world
TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Austrian Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Stefan Scholz said that Islamic Republic of Iran is one of the safest countries in the world, which has been proven by a reliable UK-based research institute.
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Iran ‘safe’, ‘secure’ country for tourists
TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), said that Islamic Republic of Iran is a safe and secure country for tourists in the world.
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UNWTO head arrives in Hamedan to attend plenary session
TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – The Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Zurab Pololikashvili arrived in Hamedan on Sunday to attend the 40th UNWTO Affiliate Members Plenary Session.
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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.
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Common buzzard released back into wild
GORGAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Head of Environmental Protection of Hamedan province said Monday that a 'common buzzard' has been released into the wild life of Razan city.
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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.
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VIDEO: Foreign diplomats visit Ali Sadr Cave in Hemedan
TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – A host of foreign ambassadors, diplomats, chargé d'affaires, and cultural attachés who are visiting Iranian western province of Hamedan to initiate negotiations with businesspeople, merchants, and activists of the area paid a visit to the Ali Sadr Cave, a highly recommended tourist attraction site, with a length of 11 kilometers.
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Tajik amb.:
Tajikistan seeks expansion of ties with Iranian city of Hamedan
TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Tajik ambassador to Iran hailed the cultural commonalties between his country and Iranian western province of Hamadan and called for increasing interactions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Iran, world’s 3rd largest walnut producer
TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) –An official at the Ministry of Agriculture said that Iran stands at the third place in world in terms of walnut production.
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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.
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Germans to build 5th solar power plant in Hamedan
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – An official said German investors have begun construction of the fifth solar power plant in Hamedan Province following successful operation of four other similar stations.
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Historic human remains unearthed in construction site
HAMEDAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Head of the provincial office of the Cultural Heritage Organization of Hamedan said that archaeologists have unearthed another buried skeleton in Imam square, Hamedan.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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By: Goudarzi, Mani'ee
Western Iran under heavy rain
KERMANSHAH, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Western provinces of Iran including Hamedan and Kermanshah had heavy rain on Wednesday.