Muslim worshippers took part in countrywide prayers in Iran on Friday morning on the festive occasion of Eid al-Adha, one of the most important festivals of the Islamic calendar.
Together with Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha is one of Islam’s holiest…
Category: 6. Culture
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VIDEO: Arafah Day observed at Imam Reza (AS) shrine
TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – The Day of Arafah is an Islamic holiday that falls on the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah of the lunar Islamic Calendar. It is the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and is followed by the holiday of Eid al-Adha.
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Iran slams US blocking of UN resolution to halt Gaza genocide
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has strongly condemned the United States for preventing the adoption of a United Nations resolution aimed at stopping the genocide in Gaza, calling it a sign of the moral decline of decision-makers in…
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Through the journey of one man, Ruhollah tells the tale of a nation reborn
By Fateme Torkashvand
The days of mid-Khordad (early June) mark both an end and a beginning for the Islamic Republic of Iran. It’s as though history is reborn on the 13th of Khordad (June 3) each year, only to bow its…
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Daesh Terrorist Cell Dismantled in Iran – Society/Culture news
The spokesperson for the Iranian Police said the “major and complicated” operation to arrest the Daesh elements has been carried out by the counterterrorism division of the Law Enforcement Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran –known as…
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Leader attends ceremony for Imam Baqir martyrdom anniv.
TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a mourning ceremony commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad Baqir on Tuesday.
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Netizens worldwide honor Imam Khomeini on 36th anniv. of his passing
Ahead of the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini, the architect of the Islamic Revolution and founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, tributes have been pouring in across social media platforms.The…
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Foreign Ministry spokesperson highlights role of Persian language in diplomatic talks – Iran News Daily
Foreign Ministry spokesperson highlights role of Persian language in diplomatic talks
TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking at the 11th gathering of institutes dedicated to the education of Persian language and literature, Foreign Ministry spokesperson…
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Iranian Artists Forum to stage Peter Handke’s “Kaspar”
TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will host the play “Kaspar” written by Austrian playwright Peter Handke from June 8.
A solo performance, the one-hour play is directed and performed by Farid Adhami and will be staged at the…
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Iranian pianist Mahin Zarinpanjeh passes away at 87
TEHRAN – The Iranian musician, composer, and pianist Mahin Zarinpanjeh passed away on June 1 in Salman Shahr, Mazandaran Province, at the age of 87.
Her father, Nasrollah Zarinpanjeh, was a tar and setar player and instructor, and her mother,…
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