“The thousands-year-old Nowruz tradition, with its rich historical background, is one of the most prominent legacies of the culture and civilization of our nations and is considered a symbol of solidarity, preservation of the common values…
Category: 6. Culture
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Chaharshanbeh-Suri; fire festivity in Iran
A week before Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, family members, and friends gather by bunches of open fires and keep them lit till dawn.
The annual festival dates back 2,500 years and has its roots in pre-Islamic Persia.
Ancient Iranians marked…
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Springtime melodies: Listen to Iranian Nowruz music tracks
As nature awakens and the air fills with the scent of blooming flowers, music becomes the perfect companion for celebrating Nowruz and the arrival of spring. From timeless Persian classics to modern anthems of renewal, these songs capture the…
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Iranian short flick “End of Summer” to compete in 5th Happy Valley Animation Festival
TEHRAN-The Iranian short animation “End of Summer” written, animated, and directed by Tara Attarzadeh will compete in the 5th Happy Valley Animation Festival (HVAF), due to be held in Pennsylvania, the U.S., from March 27 to April 1.
The…
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Veteran Iranian graphic designer, painter Kamran Katouzian passes away
TEHRAN-The veteran Iranian graphic designer and painter Kamran Katouzian passed away in Tehran on Saturday at 83.
One of the leading representatives of the abstract art stream in Iran, he died at his home after enduring a long-term illness. The…
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Ariana Neumann’s “When Time Stopped” available in Persian
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father’s War and What Remains” written by Ariana Neumann has been released in the bookstores across Iran.
Mohammad Javadi has translated the book and Noon…
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“Dreams on a Pillow”: tap to journey through Nakba
TEHRAN-In the world of mobile games, where quick reflexes and high scores often take center stage, some experiences go beyond mere entertainment. “Dreams on a Pillow” is one such game—a mobile adventure that not only challenges your skills but…
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Eye-catching safflower farms in Mazandaran
Safflower farms in the northern Mazandaran province create a beautiful and eye-catching spectacle and are a symbol of spring.
Safflower is widely used in traditional medicine thanks to its medicinal value and healthcare properties.
Photo: IRIB /…
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Diplomacy, media work together to achieve national interests
Araghchi was speaking on Monday during the last weekly press briefing of Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei in the current Iranian calendar year, which will come to an end on Thursday.
“I have said many times that diplomacy and…
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Foreign minister calls Nowruz symbol of cultural bonds among nations – Iran News Daily
Foreign minister calls Nowruz symbol of cultural bonds among nations
TEHRAN (Iran News) Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the Persian New Year, Nowruz, is a symbol of cultural bonds and fraternity among countries celebrating the ancient…
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