TEHRAN – A total of 513 earthquakes were recorded across the country from May 22 to June 21, indicating a 10.5 percent decrease compared to the same time last year, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the…
Category: 6. Culture
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DOE sets strategic goals for long-term biodiversity preservation
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has revised a comprehensive plan, setting its strategic goals for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity by the Iranian calendar year 1430 (March 2051-March 2052).
In May, President…
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BRICS can be standard-bearer for a more humane, empathetic, and just world: head of IRCS
TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has underlined the role of BRICS in the promotion of peace and sustainable development, saying that BRICS can be the standard-bearer for a more humane, empathetic, and just…
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19 films from Iran participating in International Festival of Family and Children’s Films in Russia
TEHRAN – A total of 19 films from Iran are present in the 20th Within the Family International Festival of Family and Children’s Films, which is underway in Moscow, Russia.
The Iranian participants include one feature film and 18 short films….
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Culture minister issues message on Pen Day
TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi issued a message on the occasion of the National Pen Day in Iran, which is celebrated on Tir 14 in the Iranian calendar, usually falling on July 5.
Salehi started the…
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Ruholamin unveils new Ashura paintings depicting key moments of mourning, sacrifice
TEHRAN – Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin has unveiled three new paintings commemorating the events of Ashura, marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam and grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), along with his 72 loyal…
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BRICS Literary Award to promote cultural exchange, traditional values
TEHRAN – The call for the inaugural BRICS Literary Award has been officially announced, marking a significant new development in the realm of global literature.
The award aims to strengthen cultural exchanges among BRICS member countries and…
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“Iran” and “homeland” in Muharram mourning spotlight
TEHRAN – This year, the month of Muharram began as the martyrdom of a large number of people during the Zionist regime’s aggression against the country gave a special atmosphere to the mourning ceremonies.
A number of eulogists have used explicit…
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World Rural Development Day highlights role of communities
TEHRAN – Declared by the UN General Assembly as World Rural Development Day, July 6 highlights the vital roles of rural communities in agricultural development, food security, and ecological stewardship, and calls for their empowerment through…
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Iranian technologies to address SDS challenge
TEHRAN – With an increase in the frequency and intensity of sand and dust storms (SDSs) in different provinces of the country, Iranian researchers have been utilizing indigenized technologies to mitigate and control SDS impacts.
The following…
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