Urmia
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VIDEO: First autumn snow in Urmia
TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Watch the first snowfall of the autumn in Urmia, in West Azarbaijan Province of Iran.
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What is the mission of new IRGC airbase in northwest Iran?
TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Aerospace Force has recently inaugurated a base in northwest Iran. The following report reviews the possible missions of the new IRGC airbase.
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People in Urmia mourn Imam Reza (PBUH) martyrdom anniversary
URMIA, Sep. 04 (MNA) – People in Urmia, West Azarbaijan province, mourned the martyrdom anniversary of eighth Imam of Shia Muslims, Imam Reza (Peace Be Upon Him) on Tuesday night.
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By: Ali Aghayari
Urmia Lake turns red
TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iran's salty Lake Urmia turns red. As it grows smaller, the lake grows saltier. And as it grows saltier, microscopic organisms are periodically turning the water striking shades of red and orange.
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By: Ali Aghayari
Urmia people condemn Haniyeh assassination
TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – The people of Urmia took to the streets to condemn the cowardly assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
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VIDEO: 5th day of Muharram observed in Khoy
URMIA, Jul. 11 (MNA) – People in Khoy, West Azarbaijan province, observed the fifth day of mourning ceremony of Muharram which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Third Imam of Shia Muslims, Imam Hussein (AS).
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Celebrating Eid al-Ghadir in Urmia
TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – The people of Urmia in West Azerbaijan Province marked the Eid al-Ghadir occasion on Tuesday.
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By: Ali Agha Yari
Urmia people stage rally in support of Palestine
TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Worshippers of Friday Prayer in Urmia city of West Azarbaijan Province of Iran staged a rally in support of the people of Gaza.
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By: Ali Agha Yari
Saint Mary Church
TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – St. Mary Church is an ancient Assyrian church located in the city of Urmia, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran. After the Bethlehem Church in occupied Palestine, it is said to be the second oldest church in the world.
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By: Ali Aghayari
Historical Hedayat School in Iran's Urmia
TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – The Hedayat School which is of prime historical value was founded by Shahriar-khan in the city of Urmia, West Azarbaijan province.
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By: Ali Aghayari
Quran recitation ceremony in Urmia
TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – People of Urmia city, just like other Iranians across the country, hold Quran recitation ceremonies during the holy month of Ramadan.
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By: Ali Aghayari
Islamic Revolution anniversary celebrated in Urmia
TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution victory anniversary was celebrated in Urmia with large groups of people participating at the 22 Bahman rally.
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By: Ali Aghayari
First snowfall in Urmia
TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The snow covered the city of Urmia in the second month of winter.
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VIDEO: Ritual on importance of martyrdom held in Iran
TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – A ritual on the importance of martyrdom for God’s sake was held in the northwestern city of Urmia as part of Muharram mourning.
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Iran's Urmia to host Asian Men's Volleyball Championship
TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – The Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation, Mohammad Reza Davarzani has said that Urmia in the northwest of the country will host the next Asian men's volleyball competitions.
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Raeisi arrives in Urmia to implement water transfer project
TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi arrived in West Azarbaijan province on Friday morning as part of his administration's regular visits to provinces to listen to people's demands.
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Police seizes 900 kg of illicit drugs in NW Iran
TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – The police commander of West Azarbaijan province announced the confiscation of 900 kilograms of illicit drugs in Urmia City.
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Iran chosen to host 2022 Asian Men's Club Volleyball C’ship
TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Iran will host the 22nd edition of the Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship.
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Police dismantle weapons-trafficking team in Urmia
TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Iranian police dismantled an arms-trafficking group in Urmia city in the West Azerbaijan Province in northwest of Iran.
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Arms-smuggling band dismantled in NW Iran
TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Border Guards Police Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi announced the dismantling of an arms-smuggling band in the northwestern borders of the country.