On the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8, we present a comprehensive review of the role and status of women in Iran’s history and culture. From mythical and ancient times to the present day, Iranian women, with their talent, strength, and vision, have profoundly influenced cultural, social, and scientific fields. Below, we introduce […]
Nowruz, the ancient Iranian celebration, is an opportunity for renewal, the rebirth of nature, and a fresh start. One of the most significant traditions of this festival is setting the Haft Sin table, which not only creates visual beauty but also conveys deep messages and values of life, growth, love, and hope for the future. […]
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a time of deep spiritual reflection, fasting, and community bonding for Muslims around the world. In Iran, a country with a rich cultural and religious heritage, Ramadan is celebrated with unique traditions and customs that reflect the nation’s devotion and hospitality. The Spiritual Essence of […]
The head of Lorestan’s directorate for Agriculture Jihad has announced the province’s strong commitment to becoming Iran’s capital for medicinal plants. “We are vigorously pursuing the plan to transform Lorestan into the herbal medicine capital,” Seyyed Emad Shahrokhi, the head of Lorestan’s directorate for Agriculture Jihad, emphasized the importance of expanding medicinal plant cultivation. Highlighting […]
A law abolishing entry visa for Iranian and Iraqi tourists to Tunisia will take effect from today, 15 June, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that ordinary Iranian passport holders will be exempted from the entry visa to Tunisia as of June 15. This decision was made […]
On the verge of Handicrafts Week in 2024, Iran gears up to celebrate with a great number of projects set for unveiling on World Handicrafts Day. In a sideline meeting on Wednesday, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts announced the opening of 144 projects in the handicrafts sector in honor of World Handicrafts […]
Harireh ancient city, situated on Kish Island, is set to secure its place on the ICESCO, Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s list, before this year is out. On Sunday, a local official in charge of tourism brought to light that Harireh has already made it onto UNESCO’s tentative list, and efforts are underway […]
In a bid to position itself as a top tourist spot for Russian tourists, Iran has been implementing several measures to ease travel and enhance accessibility. Last year, the two countries implemented a visa-free exchange program, allowing travelers as part of tour groups to arrive without the hassle of obtaining a visa. This move has […]
As this year’s UN Tourism deadline to submit applications for the best tourism villages evaluation draws near [April 24], Iran has nominated eight most qualified and Best Tourism Villages villages to vie for global recognition. On Saturday, Ali-Asghar Shalbafian, the deputy tourism minister, stated that the initiative proposed by the UN tourism organization, titled “Best […]
The International Day of Nowruz has been celebrated in the presence of representatives from Iran and 11 other Nowruz-celebrating countries at the UN’ headquarters in New York City. The ceremony of Nowruz was organized by Iran’s Representative Office to the UN, and was held on Wednesday. Iran’s permanent representative to the UN Amir-Saeid Iravani and […]