Iran's Culture
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Yalda Night: Ancient celebration of year's longest night
TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Every year on the last day of autumn, Iran marks Yalda Night, an ancient festival celebrating the winter solstice, the rebirth of the sun, and the symbolic triumph of light over darkness.
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Visits to Iran’s historical sites up 28% during Nowruz
TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – During the two-week Nowruz holidays, which officially began on March 20, visitor numbers to Iran’s cultural heritage sites, museums, and historical landmarks saw a remarkable 28% year-on-year increase.
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The Invisible Ring: Where is it?
TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Scientists have directed their gaze towards the invisible ring of high-energy ions trapped in Saturn’s colossal magnetic field and have set it apart from similar rings that manifest around Earth.
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Aug. 27 marked as Pharmaceutical Day to commemorate Razi
TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The birthday of Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi on August 27 is commemorated and named as Pharmaceutical Day in Iran.