Iranian Culture
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By: Mehdi Almasi
Dome of Soltanieh in Zanjan
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Dome of Soltaniyeh is Iran's magnificent turquoise-brick dome which is considered a key monument in the history of Islamic architecture and the oldest double-shell dome in the world.
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By: Amirhossein Radnia
Birjand city decorated with Nowruz elements
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – On the occasion of Nowruz (the start of the Iranian year of 1402), several elements related to the ancient holiday were placed across the city of Birjand, South Khorasan province.
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By: Majid Dehganizadeh
Tourists visit beautiful Yazd city in Nowruz
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Massive groups of tourists have traveled to Yazd during the Nowruz holidays to enjoy the historical sites of the city.
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By: Amirhossein Radnia
Akbariyeh Garden in Birjand
TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Akbariyeh Mansion and Garden are one of the touristic sites of Birjand, South Khorasan province that belongs to the Qajar period.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Iranians celebrate Nowruz at tomb of Hafez Shirazi
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Iranians celebrated Nowruz (the Iranian new year) at the tomb of Hafez Shirazi on early Tuesday.
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By: Ahmad Hasani
New year celebration in Imam Reza (as) holy shrine
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Massive crowds of Iranians visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad to celebrate the new Iranian year there.
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By: Yahya Biabadi
Historical Tekiye Moaven Al Molk in W Iran
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Takyeh Moaven-ol-Molk is a historical place located in Kermanshah city of Iran. It was built during the Qajar era as a Shia mourning site.
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VIDEO: Welcoming spring season in Rasht
TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – On the eve of the Nowruz holiday, a ceremony was held in Rasht city in the north of Iran to welcome the spring season.
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By: Majid Dehganizadeh
Yazd city decorated with Haft-sin
TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – On the eve of the Nowruz holiday, Yazd parks were decorated with Haft-sin.
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Parvin Etesami; Shining jewel in Persian literature's history
TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Parvin Etesami was a prominent poet in Iranian literature and poetry who based on her adherence to traditional literature, composed poems with moral and educational themes and religious, political and social themes.
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Chaharshanbe Suri; Eve of last Wednesday before Nowruz
TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Chaharshanbe Suri is an Iranian festival celebrated on the eve of the last Wednesday before Nowruz.
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By: Mehdi Almasi
Badminton museum opened in Iran
TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – A museum to showcase Badminton-related items opened in Zanjan city of Iran in a ceremony with local sports officials in attendance.
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Nezami Ganjavi; Poet for all humanity
TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – The poet Nezami Ganjavi, one of the giants of the Persian literary tradition, is the author of the melodic romantic and lyrical poems in Khosrow and Shirin poem collection in Persian Literature.
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Iran marks National Day of Nasir al-Din Tusi
TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Today is the National Commemoration Day of the outstanding Iranian philosopher, scientist, and mathematician Nasir al-Din Tusi.
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VIDEO: Yalda; Iranian celebration of winter solstice
TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Yalda is one of the most celebrated traditional events in Iran which marks the longest night of the year, that is, on the night of the Northern Hemisphere's winter solstice.
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By: Mohammad Javad Amini
People prepare for Yalda Night in Qazvin
TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – The people in Qazvin buy fruits and snacks in preparation for the longest night of the year known as Yalda in Iran to mark the arrival of winter.
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Revolution's ideals needed for correcting cultural structure
TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – In a meeting with cultural officials, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution stressed the need for identifying the shortcomings in the cultural field and resolving and correcting them by sticking to Revolution's ideals.
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Iran, Iraq discuss tourism, cultural cooperation
TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism, during a visit to Baghdad, met and held talks with the Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani.
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15th intl. festival on Iranian culture & tribes’ economy
TEHRAN, Nov. 7 (MNA) – The 15th international festival on Iranian culture and tribes’ economy is slated to be held during November 8-12 in the northern part of Iran.
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Iran, Tajikistan enjoy deep-rooted relations
TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Deputy Culture and Islamic guidance minister for artistic affairs said on Saturday that Iran and Tajikistan enjoy deep-rooted ties.
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Achievements of women after Islamic Revolution
TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Vice Presidency for Women's Affairs released a report on the achievements of women after the Islamic Revolution in 7 areas of education, health, employment & entrepreneurship, media, sports, decision-making and environment.
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Iran, Pakistan stress producing joint cultural-artistic films
TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iranian and Pakistani culture ministers emphasized the need to produce cultural and artistic products jointly.
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Minister stresses need for strengthening Persian language
TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaeili described strengthening the Persian language as necessary to protect the Iranian nation's integrity.
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Abu Rayhan Al-Biruni; Iranian genius of Islamic Golden Age
TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Abu Rayhan Al-Biruni, the Iranian scholar and the 10th-century Islamic mathematical genius has inspired scientists and mathematicians for several centuries, and his name continues to command respect even today.
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By: Seyed Hossein Mirpour
Commemoration day of Iranian poet Mehdi Akhavan-Sales
TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The commemoration day of prominent Iranian poet Mehdi Akhavan-Sales was held on Friday at his tomb in Tus, Razavi Khorasan Province.
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VIDEO: Iran marks National Day of Zakariya al-Razi
TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Today is the National Commemoration Day of the outstanding Iranian physician, alchemist and philosopher, Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi.
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By: Maryam Kamyab
Melli Bank Museum in Tehran
TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Footage shows Melli Bank Museum in Tehran which was inaugurated in 2017.
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By: Iman Hamikhah
National Day of Hamedan
TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Hamedan, located on the slopes of Alvand mountain, is the oldest city in Iran.
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Iran commemorates national day of Avicenna; Persian polymath
TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Iran marks August 23, the birth anniversary of Abu Ali Sina, known in the West as Avicenna, as the National Doctors Day.
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By: Majid Dehghanizadeh
Celebration of Yazd reg. in UNESCO World Heritage List
TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – The ceremony of the registration of Yazd in the UNESCO World Heritage List was held in the historical garden of Dowlatabad in Yazd, in the presence of Seyed Ezzatullah Zarghami, Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism.
