Tehran concert to honor Martyr Soleimani with symphonic tribute

TEHRAN- Tehran Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Nasir Heidarian, will perform the concert “Iran-Mard” at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Tuesday, in memory of Martyr General Qassem Soleimani.

Arasbaran Cultural Center screens “Caught Stealing”

TEHRAN- “Caught Stealing,” a 2025 black comedy film by prominent American filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Sunday. 

Head of ICRO Hojjatoleslam Imanipour meets Malaysian officials, thinkers, religious leaders

TEHRAN – The head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) made a visit to Malaysia with the aim of strengthening cultural diplomacy, engaging with elites and intellectuals, supporting Iranians living abroad, and expanding Quranic and cultural cooperation between the two countries.

IAF to show second Iranian female-directed feature film

TEHRAN – The restored version of “The Sealed Soil,” a 1977 Iranian film directed by Marva Nabili, will be shown at the cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Monday.

Iranian modern artworks on display in Shiraz gallery

TEHRAN – An exhibition of works by renowned Iranian artists such as Hossein Zenderoudi, Mohsen Vaziri-Moghaddam, Abbas Kiarostami, Parvaneh Etemadi, Monir Farmanfarmaian, Ardeshir Mohassess, and Lili Matin-Daftari is underway at Pirsook Gallery in Shiraz, Fars Province.

Bahram Beyzaie, pillar of Iranian artistic heritage, passes away

TEHRAN- Bahram Beyzaie, a towering figure in Iranian theater, cinema, and literature passed away on his 87th birthday on Thursday, according to a statement from Stanford University’s Iranian Studies Program, where he served as a distinguished visiting professor for over 15 years.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

A collection of paintings by Mohammad Khalili is currently on display in an exhibit at Binesh Gallery.  Named “The Third Fact”, the exhibition runs until January 3, 2026 at the gallery located at 22 Khakzad Alley, Vali-e Asr Ave.

Renowned actress Shirin Yazdanbakhsh passes away at 76  

TEHRAN- Renowned film actress and theater enthusiast Shirin Yazdanbakhsh passed away in a Tehran hospital on Thursday, due to complications from a brain stroke she had suffered several months prior. She was 76.  

Book on survivors’ accounts of 2015 massacre of Shiites in Nigeria available in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “December 2015 Massacre of Shiites in Nigeria: Survivors' Accounts” written by Ibrahim Musa has been released in Iran.

11th Arbaeen International Award to be held in Karbala

TEHRAN – The 11th Arbaeen International Award will be held on January 5, 2026, in Karbala, Iraq, organized by the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization, announcing the winners across various categories.

12th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest calls for submissions

TEHRAN – The Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest has opened the call for submissions for its 12th edition.

Fajr Anthem Festival kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN- The 3rd edition of the Fajr National Anthem Festival opened in Tehran on Wednesday, featuring a several performances by selected groups of chorus singers.

“The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender” at Iranian bookstores 

TEHRAN- “The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender” by Canadian writer Leslye Walton has been published in Persian.

Israeli forces injure Press TV correspondent during West Bank raid  

TEHRAN- An attack by Israeli occupation forces on a Press TV correspondent in the besieged West Bank has left her injured, highlighting the regime's blatant disregard for the rights of journalists and the Palestinian people.

Nader Ebrahimi’s “Forty Short Letters to My Wife” published in Portuguese

TEHRAN – The book “Forty Short Letters to My Wife” written by the late Iranian author Nader Ebrahimi has been translated into Portuguese by Khatereh Kianinejad and published by Intelectual Editora, a publisher in Portugal.

Exploring Iran’s Christian past: a journey through Edik Baroni’s book

TEHRAN- Christianity has a long and intricate history in Iran, predating many other regions of the world. Iranian Christian communities have preserved their faith and cultural identity for centuries. Today, Iran hosts one of the oldest continuous Christian presences in West Asia, with Armenian, Assyrian, and other Christian minorities contributing significantly to Iran’s diverse religious landscape. Recognizing this rich heritage is essential to understanding Iran’s complex history and its multi-religious identity.

Resistance Theater Festival to honor Martyr Soleimani with selected street performances

TEHRAN- The 20th International Resistance Theater Festival will dedicate a special section to street theater works selected from its previous 19th edition, aiming to honor and support the participating groups. 

Iran, Tajikistan strengthen cultural ties

TEHRAN- Iranian Deputy Culture Minister for Cultural Affairs Mohsen Javadi met with Tajik Deputy Culture Minister Davlat Safarzadeh in Tehran on Saturday, emphasizing the strong ties between Iran and Tajikistan. 

“Oscar Music Winners” film concert to be staged in Tehran

TEHRAN – The “Oscar Music Winners” Film Concert will be held at the Espinas Palace Hall in Tehran on December 29.

Iranian photographers honored in UNICEF’s 2025 Photo of the Year

TEHRAN- Two Iranian photographers received special recognition for their impactful work at the UNICEF Photo of the Year 2025, announced earlier this week.

Best of Iranian cinema, TV honored at Hafez Awards

TEHRAN – The 24th film and television ceremony of Picture World Magazine (also known as Hafez Awards) announced the winners on Saturday in a ceremony held at the Rose Mall Cineplex in Tehran.

Two new albums by Mohammadreza Shajarian unveiled

TEHRAN – The unveiling ceremony for the release of previously unpublished albums by the late legendary vocalist Mohammadreza Shajarian was held on Saturday at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.

“Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” honored at Kerala film festival

TEHRAN- Iranian director Shahram Mokri’s latest film “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” was honored at the closing ceremony of the 30th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India on Friday. 

“The Hungry Tide” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Indian writer Amitav Ghosh’s novel “The Hungry Tide” has recently been published by Amut Publications in Tehran.

By Mohamadreza Seyedagha

6th anniversary of General Haj Qassem Soleimani’s martyrdom to be held in 12 countries

What’s in Tehran art galleries

Tehran’s CAMA – Contemporary and Modern Art Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Jamshid Haqiqatshenas.  The exhibit will be running until December 31 at the gallery located at No. 44, 10th Golestan, Pasdaran St.

Visual album “Come, O Love” featuring Shahram Nazeri, Davlatmand Kholov unveiled in Konya

TEHRAN – The unveiling ceremony of the visual album “Come, O Love,” featuring Iranian tenor Shahram Nazeri and the late Tajik singer Davlatmand Kholov, was held on Tuesday at the Selçuk University in Konya, Turkey, coinciding with the 752nd death anniversary of the great Persian-speaking poet Rumi.

IAF cinematheque to screen Al Pacino’s “Wilde Salomé”

TEHRAN- The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) is scheduled to screen a recorded stage performance of “Wilde Salomé” on Wednesday.

Iranian director to stage reading of Anton Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard”

TEHRAN- Iranian director Ali Bakhshian plans to stage a reading performance of the renowned Russian author Anton Chekhov’s final play “The Cherry Orchard” at Tehran Theater Hall on Friday.