Category: 6. Culture

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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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…

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has sent a shipment of aid to war-impacted people in Lebanon.

The consignment includes 1,000 tons of essential goods, such as tents, blankets, mats, foodstuff, and grains as well as medical items…