Iranian Culture
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Iran welcomes Nowruz, a season of renewal
TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – With the countdown to Nowruz underway, Iran is buzzing with preparations for one of the most significant and cherished celebrations in Iranian culture.
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By: Davood Behgam
Nowruz market in Mashhad
TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The people of Mashhad are getting ready to celebrate Nowruz as spring approaches.
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By: Fatemeh Sadat Mir-Ahmadi
News conference of 32nd Tehran Intl. Holy Quran Exhibition
TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – The press conference of the 32nd edition of the International Holy Quran Exhibition was held at the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance’s Quran and Etrat Department on Monday.
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Intl. Mother Language Day and need for multiculturalism
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – In November 1999, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) considered February 21 as International Mother Language Day “to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.”
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By: Foad Ashtari
7th day of Fajr intl. Theater Festival
TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Several street theatres were performed on the 6th day of the Fajr International Theater Festival in the outer courtyard of the City Theater of Tehran.
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By: Fatemeh Mirahmadi
Closing ceremony of 17th Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Award
TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The closing ceremony for the 17th edition of Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Award was held in Tehran on Wednesday.
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Mahmoud Farshchian ; Grandmaster of Persian miniature
TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Today marks the birthday anniversary of prominent Iranian painter and educator Mahmoud Farshchian who is a master of Persian miniature painting.
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By: Ali Haddadi Asl
Iran’s culture minister holds presser
TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi held a presser in Tehran on Sunday morning and answered question put forward by journalists.
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Ash Reshteh festival in Iran's Bojnurd
TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Ash Reshteh is a one-pot Persian noodle soup filled with fresh herbs, leafy greens, and legumes.
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Nеo-Conservatism in Era of Putin: Root Causes & Thoughts
TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – The book titled “Nеo-Conservatism in the Era of Putin: Root Causes and Thoughts” written by Mahdi Sanaei, a political advisor to the Iranian president, has recently been published in Iran.
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Iranian actress Zhaleh Olov dies at 97
TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Veteran Iranian actress, dubber, and poet Zhaleh Olov has passed away at the age of 97.
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By: Hanieh Malek
Gorgan market ahead of Yalda Night
TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – The Gorgan market was booming as “Yalda Night” approached. People were preparing to celebrate this ancient night by buying all kinds of fruits, nuts, and special sweets on Friday night.
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VIDEO: Yalda Night at Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine
TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Iranians marked the ancient Yalda Night ceremony at Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine in Mashhad on Friday night.
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Yalda Night, celebration of longest night of year
TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Every year, on 30 Azar in the Iranian calendar that falls on December 20 this year, Iranians celebrate the arrival of winter, the renewal of the sun, and the victory of light over darkness on Yalda Night.
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By: Forough Taherkhani
Presser of sec. of Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Secretary of Supreme Council of the Islamic Revolution Hojjatleslam Khosropanah held a presser at Shahid Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi Amphitheater in Tehran on Tuesday.
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37th National Handicrafts Exhibition opens in Tehran
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – The 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition opened at Tehran's Permanent Fairgrounds, showcasing the skills and creativity of artisans from across Iran.
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Iran Culture Min. pays visit to historical city of Hamadan
TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri paid a visit to Iran's historical city of Hamadan.
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By: Mina Noei
Culture, sport festival of East Azarbaijan nomads
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – The 29th cultural and sports festival of East Azarbaijan nomads was held on Friday, performing various sports, and displaying cultural and tourism abilities in Najaf-e Tarakomeh village, Kaleybar County.
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Iran, Kazakhstan ink MoU to expand coop. in cultural field
TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and Republic of Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster relations in the fields of art and culture.
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Iranians mourn martyrdom anniv. of Imam Hasan al-Askari
TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Millions of Muslims in Iran and the globe the world are observing the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Askari (PBUH).
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Persian astronomer, polymath Abu Rayhan al-Biruni
TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Abu Rayhan al-Biruni was an icon of Islamic Civilization who explored various beliefs, philosophies, and sciences to build perspectives on human growth throughout history.
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Iranians mourn demise anniv. of last Messenger of God
TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – September 2 coincides with the 28th day of the second month in the lunar Hijri calendar which marks the demise anniversary of the last messenger of God.
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Bagheri Kani:
Cultural diplomacy integral part of Iran Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Cultural diplomacy is an integral part of the mission of the diplomatic system of Iran, ran’s Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani said.
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Iranian minister urges media to create hope for future days
TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili, Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, says that the media activists should make hope for the coming days amid foes' attempt to target Iranians' hope and belief.
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Omar Khayyam; Persian mathematician, astronomer, poet
TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Persian poet, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher Khayyam adopted quatrains, the most compressed form of classic poetry in Farsi, to express the gist of his thoughts.
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Largest library in Middle East to open in Iran: minister
TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili, Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance says that the largest library will be inaugurated in the Iranian city of Arak.
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National Day of Iranian poet Attar of Nishapur
TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iranians commemorate the National Day of Attar Nishapuri or Neyshaburi, a 12th-century great Iranian poet whose “The Conference of Birds” is a masterpiece illuminating the minds pursuing wisdom.
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Iranians observe Qadr Nights in unison
TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Iranians get together in Ramadan to observe the Qadr Night (Nights of Decree) which holds special importance and enjoys very special status in Islam.
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By: Naser Abasalinia
Asef Mansion in Sanandaj
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Asef edifice named the "Kurdish House" as a symbol of the Kurd's cultural identity is the most valuable cultural building in Sanandaj in Kordestan province which attracts many travelers during Nowruz.