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Hojjatoleslam Sheikh Mohammad Qomi, the chief of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization delivering a speech at the first national conference on importance of family

2018-10-17 20:52

1st national conference on importance of family opens in Tehran

TEHRAN — The first national conference on importance of family kicked off in Tehran on Wednesday with representatives of 700 non-governmental groups in Attendance.

2018-10-16 12:25

Chogan ‘Peace & Friendship Cup’ held in Tehran

TEHRAN – The first edition of the ‘Peace & Friendship Cup’ was held in Zoljanah Club in Tehran on Sunday.

2018-10-13 09:59

Iran pays tribute to Brigadier General Hossein Hamedani

An easel holding a picture of Brigadier General Hossein Hamedani and a cardboard cut-out of the IRGC commander are seen in a ceremony organized at the Andisheh Hall of the Art Bureau in Tehran on October 11, 2018 to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of his martyrdom.

2018-10-09 14:37

Iran observes Children’s Day

As the name suggests Children's Day is a day recognized to celebrate children. Iran, too, played part in celebrating the day on Sunday as Mohammad Bat'haei, the education minister, attend a ceremony at the Center for Intellectual Development of Children and Youth in Tehran.

2018-10-08 14:09

“Young police helpers” cycle to promote safety culture

A group of young teenagers cycled Velayat Park, Tehran, with the aim of promoting the culture of safety and traffic laws.

Photo depicts courtyard, arched arcades and tiled dome of the Jameh Mosque of Saveh in central Iran, October 4, 2018.

2018-10-05 21:13

Jameh Mosque of Saveh: A museum of Islamic architecture

Photo depicts courtyard, arched arcades and tiled dome of the Jameh Mosque of Saveh in central Iran, October 4, 2018.

2018-10-05 14:46

Beach Kabaddi held in Urmia

TEHRAN – The 10th edition of the Iran beach Kabaddi championship was held in Urmia in northwest Iran.

2018-10-02 11:27

IPAS 2018 expo kicks off in Tehran

The 17th International Police, Safety, and Security Equipment Exhibition (IPAS 2018), opened in Tehran on Monday.

People visit Ghoori Ghaleh water cave, one of many tourist attractions in western Iranian province of Kermanshah, September 28, 2018.

2018-09-29 21:51

A walk into Iran’s gigantic water cave

People visit Ghoori Ghaleh, a scenic water cave stretched in western Iranian province of Kermanshah, September 28, 2018.

2018-09-25 11:33

We’ll surely give terrorist elements harsh beating: Leader

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution said on Monday that security forces will severely punish the culprits behind the terrorist attack in Ahvaz.

2018-09-23 00:16

Blossoms festival: First graders celebrate school year

TEHRAN – “Jashn-e Shokufeha”, literally meaning “blossoms festival”, was held on Saturday nationwide in elementary schools, which were host to many students who celebrated their first school year.

2018-09-18 10:17

Majma-Pela: Traditional Muharram food offerings in northern Iran

Majma-Pela, literally meaning cooked rice served in big round tray, is a traditional food offering known as Nazri being observed in northern Iran during the month of Muharram.

2018-09-17 12:05

Rescue drill, oil spill response exercise in Astara port

Series of rescue and relief drills as well as oil spill response exercises were performed in Astara port, northern Gilan province.

2018-09-16 14:19

Israel suppresses 'Great March of Return' protests across Gaza

At least three Palestinians were injured by Israeli forces' live fire as hundreds of Palestinians protested across the eastern borders of the besieged Gaza Strip on the 25th Friday of "The Great March of Return."

Now abandoned and alone in Iran’s Hamadan province, the 17th-century Farasfaj Caravanserai is of its many counterparts that are scattered across the country.

2018-09-11 23:56

Caravanserai evokes the past for today’s trekkers

Now abandoned and alone in Iran’s Hamadan province, the 17th-century Farasfaj Caravanserai is of its many counterparts that are scattered across the country.

Photo depicts travelers reveling in natural sceneries adjacent to Atashgah village in Lordegan county of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, western Iran, September 9, 2018.

2018-09-10 21:55

“The land of turquoise-colored waters”

Photo depicts travelers reveling in natural sceneries adjacent to Atashgah village in Lordegan county of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, western Iran, September 9, 2018.

2018-09-09 10:50

Hamadan win Iran Trial Championship

Hamadan Team ended as champion in The Iranian Trial Cycling Championship took place at Hamadan. Robat Karim team clinched the second place and Karaj team finished third. Iran Trial Championship is an annual national cycling championship for bicycle racing. This year, 120 cyclists from all over the country competed in Hamadan and Lalejin cities.

Iranian craftswomen weave traditional baskets during a national mat weaving festival at Fashtakeh village, Gilan province on September 6, 2018.

2018-09-08 10:02

Gilan hosts national mat weaving festival

Iranian craftswomen weave traditional baskets during a national mat weaving festival in Fashtakeh village, northern Gilan province, on September 6, 2018.

2018-09-06 00:47

Plain of thousands suns

The photo depicts Kalpoush plain filled with sunflowers in Mayami, north central province of Semnan, which is a tourist attraction in the region.

2018-09-03 17:45

OANA session held in Tehran on Monday

TEHRAN- The 43rd session of Executive Board Meeting of the Organization of Asia-Pacific (OANA) News Agencies started in Tehran on Monday, with Aslan Aslanov, who is the incumbent President of the media alliance, calling for educational forums and workshops to be held on the sidelines of OANA meetings in cooperation with non-OANA members event. Tehran Times / Mohammadreza Abbasi

2018-09-03 11:14

Vocalist Shahram Nazeri performs in Tehran

Vocalist Shahram Nazeri performs a concert at the Royal Hall of Tehran’s Espinas Hotel on September 1, 2018.

2018-09-01 14:07

Marking 40th year since Imam Musa Sadr disappeared

Friday marked the 40th anniversary of the disappearance of Imam Musa Sadr - an Iranian-Lebanese Shia scholar - while on a tour of Libya in the summer of 1978. When civil war erupted in Lebanon in 1975, Sadr led anti-war protests. As the war escalated, the cleric also intensified his efforts to bring a voice of peace and moderation.