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Sunday, 11 October 2015 15:30
Iranian Ta’zieh performers to commemorate Ashura tragedy
Thursday, 27 March 2014 07:03
Nowrouz Gift, the Message of Affection and Friendship
Tuesday, 11 March 2014 20:22
Persian-speaking people preparing to welcome New Year
Millions of Persian-speaking people around the world are preparing to celebrate the Persian New Year by holding traditional Nowruz festivities.
Tuesday, 04 February 2014 11:36
The Healing Properties of Rosewater
Rose water is the essence obtained from a flower called Damask rose. Rose water is considered as a relatively cheap byproduct.
Monday, 13 January 2014 11:59
Eid-didany = Eat ’til you’re beat A very special Iranian New Year tradition
Noruz is a time of rejuvenation in Iran. It’s a time for spring cleaning, planting flowers in the garden and buying new clothes. A few days before Noruz, a remarkable …
Monday, 13 January 2014 11:36
Iranian Marriage Ceremony, Its History & Symbolism (Part 1)
The Iranian wedding ceremony despite its local and regional variations, like many other rituals in the country goes back to the ancient Zoroastrian tradition. Though the concepts and theory of …
Tuesday, 07 January 2014 05:38
Food in Daily Life of Iranians
As one might expect from Iran's geographic situation, its food strikes a medium between Greek and Indian preparations. It is more varied than Greek food, and less spicy and subtler …
Saturday, 21 December 2013 14:42
Yalda in ancient times
Tuesday, 17 December 2013 14:39
Yalda symbolizes Iranian culture
Yalda has potential for global registration, said the head of Regional Center for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Western and Central Asia.
Saturday, 14 December 2013 13:41
Yalda Festival underway
Wednesday, 13 November 2013 09:33
Ashura Rituals
Monday, 11 November 2013 13:41
Tehran hosting Ta’zieh performances
Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Complex is hosting performances of Iranian passion play, Ta’zieh, programmed for the first ten nights of the lunar month of Muharram.
Tuesday, 05 November 2013 13:28
Ta'zieh: Iranian Passion Play
Wednesday, 02 October 2013 12:15
Culture Festival of Iranian Tribes opens in Gorgan
The seventh edition of the Culture Festival of Iranian Tribes was inaugurated in the northern Iranian city of Gorgan in Golestan Province on Monday.
Saturday, 28 September 2013 13:07
Iranian ethnic groups
Monday, 16 September 2013 10:22
Kilim: Embodiment of Iranian art and culture
Kilim or rough hand-woven floor mat is one of the most distinguished embodiment of Iranian culture and art, which date back to the Parthian Period. Of the important types, one …
Sunday, 08 September 2013 08:25
170 Gilan foods identified
Tuesday, 27 August 2013 12:09
Golestan to host Tribal Culture Festival
Monday, 26 August 2013 13:45
Turkmen Handicrafts
Handicrafts are of paramount importance to Turkmen, as they are a source of livelihood alongside agriculture and animal husbandry. Carpet weaving and felting are the main sources of income for …
Tuesday, 13 August 2013 12:13