Iranian Culture
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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.
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Iranians celebrate Nowruz, rebirth of nature
TEHRAN, March 20 (MNA) – The festival of Nowruz marks the conclusion of an old year and the beginning of a new one, traditionally celebrated on the day of the vernal equinox.
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Holy month of Ramadan in Iran
TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Muslims in Iran are to be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan kicks off.
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By: Ali Haddadi Asl
Images of Iranian authentic art in Tehran streets
TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – In Tehran despite all its modern shops and streets, one could find elements of authentic Iranian culture everywhere. Mehr photographer has taken photos of some of those traditional elements in the city.
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Culture minister hails Mehr for good covering of art news
TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili, the Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance visited Mehr stand at the 24th edition of Iran Media Expo where he praised Mehr News agency for being top in covering art and culture news.
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Raeisi calls on UNWTO to introduce Iran tourist attractions
TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian president stressed the need to learn about and introduce Iranian tourist attractions by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
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By: Ali Haddadi Asl
2nd day of Fajr International Film Festival
TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – The second day of this year's Fajr International Film Festival was held in Tehran on Friday.
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Iran FM urges for accelerated resumption of Umrah Hajj
TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister urged Saudi authorities to accelerate the resumption of Umrah Hajj flights in a phone call with his Saudi counterpart on Wednesday.
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By: Fooroogh Taherkhani
16th Fajr Visual Arts Festival kicks off
TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The 16th edition of the Fajr Visual Arts Festival kicked off in Tehran on Sunday evening.
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Iranians celebrate Father’s Day
TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – The people of Iran enthusiastically celebrate Father's Day on January 25, which is the symbol of parental support in the country.
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New year heralds fresh era in Iran-China ties
TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – With the advent of 2024, a new chapter has begun in the diplomatic relations between the Islamic Republic and China, a Chinese daily quoted an Iranian minister as saying.
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On "Yalda Night"
Let's celebrate living one more minute together
TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Shab-e-Yalda (Yalda Night), also known as Shab-e Chelleh, is one of the most ancient Persian festivals annually celebrated on December 21 by Iranians all around the world.
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Beauty of Persian calligraphy endless
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Nastaliq, bride of the calligraphy scripts, which is the combination of two pre-existing styles of calligraphy namely naskh and ta’liq matches perfectly with Persian and enjoys endless beauty.
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Capitalist media disappearing as new world order emerges
TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaili has said a new world order is emerging, adding that "The next half decade will be the years of disruption of the media order of the capitalist world."
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Iran, Tajikistan discuss cultural cooperation
TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – An Iranian cultural delegation is in the capital of Tajikistan to discuss bilateral cultural cooperation and visit the cultural and historical sites in the Central Asian country.
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Iranian culture minister:
Ignoring spirituality leads to forming extremist groups
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Turning a blind eye to morality and spirituality has resulted in the formation of Takfiri and extremist groups in the world, Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance said Monday.
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Iran prioritizes cooperation with Islamic World: culture min.
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaili says that cooperation with the Islamic World is a priority for the Islamic Republic of Iran.