TEHRAN – The innovative project proposed by the Iranian Red Crescent Society’s (IRCS) team, led by Setayesh Halimi Mofrad, has been selected among the top ten Final Awardees of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent…
Category: 6. Culture
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Mahmoud Farshchian; Grandmaster of Persian miniature
Mahmoud Farshchian was born on January 24, 1930, in the city of Isfahan, Iran.
Born into a family with a deep appreciation for the arts—his father was a Persian carpet merchant—Farshchian developed an early interest in painting. He studied…
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Iranian storyteller Bahareh Jahandoost performs naqqali sessions in Kenya
TEHRAN – Acclaimed Iranian naqqal Bahareh Jahandoost participated in the 15th International Sigana International Storytelling Festival, which was held in Kenya from June 1 to 8, and performed narratives from Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh (Book of…
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Ghadir celebration to be held in 500 cities, 20 countries
TEHRAN – The grand “10-Kilometer Ghadir Celebration” will be held in Tehran on June 14, concurrent with Eid al-Ghadir, and more celebrations will be organized in 500 cities across Iran as well as 20 countries on this occasion, Sasan Zare,…
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Russia’s Cultural Week to begin in Tehran, Isfahan with high-level diplomatic support
TEHRAN – Russia’s Cultural Week in Iran is scheduled to be inaugurated on Monday evening in Tehran and Isfahan, the organizers have announced.
The event aims to emphasize the deepening cultural ties and strategic cooperation between the two…
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‘Beautiful threat disguised’ water hyacinth
The water hyacinth wetland in Babol, northern Mazandaran province, attracts many travelers at this time of the year.
While visually appealing with its vibrant blue-purple flowers and green rosettes, it is an invasive plant that poses a significant…
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Iran Health Expo kicks off in Tehran
TEHRAN – Tehran is playing host to the 26th international exhibition of medical, dental, pharmaceutical, and laboratory equipment (Iran Health Expo 2025), which kicked off today and will wrap up on June 13.
As one of the most important…
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Iran forecast to enter aging phase from 2041 to 2046
TEHRAN –Due to the rapid growth in the number of older adults in the country, Iran is expected to enter a phase of population aging between 2041 and 2046, with nearly a third of the population being aged 60 and older by 2050, an official with…
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Iran to host Russia cultural festival this week
Iran is scheduled to host a Russian culture festival in Tehran and Isfahan from June 10-15, 2025, according to the Russian Ministry of Culture.
The festival is a collaborative effort between the Russian Ministry of Culture and the Iranian…
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IAF to show Tornatore’s documentary about Ennio Morricone
TEHRAN – The 2021 documentary “Ennio: The Maestro” directed by Giuseppe Tornatore will be screened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Sunday.
Also known as “The Glance of Music,” the 150-minute film will be shown at the…
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