Iran-France photography competition focuses on water

TEHRAN-A photography competition for photographers living in Iran will be held, centering around the theme of water.

Second Iran Music Industry Exhibition to be held in June 

TEHRAN- The second edition of the Iran Music Industry Exhibition is scheduled to take place at Tehran's Milad Tower in June.

“Sculpture” video art wins award at LA Sun Film Fest

TEHRAN-The Iranian video art “Sculpture” has won an award from the LA Sun Film Fest in Los Angeles, California, the U.S.

Iranian pianist Saman Ehteshami to perform at Tehran concert hall

TEHRAN-Iranian pianist and composer along with tonbak player Emran Foruzesh is scheduled to take the stage at Tehran’s Rudaki Hall from May 8 to 10. 

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair shines spotlight on “Kalila and Demna” as literary icon

TEHRAN- The 33rd edition of Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), which is currently underway, has honored "Kalila and Demna" by Ibn al-Muqaffa’ as the "Book of the World" for its significant impact on cultural and literary history.

Amir Jadidi to play celebrity tennis player Mansour Bahrami in bio-pic

TEHRAN- Iranian actor Amir Jadidi, who is best known internationally for his lead performance in Asghar Farhadi’s 2021 Cannes Grand Prix winner “A Hero,” will play Iranian celebrity tennis player Mansour Bahrami in a biographical film directed by French filmmaker and producer Romuald Boulanger.

Isfahan National Music Orchestra’s conductor Morteza Shafiei dies at 40

TEHRAN- Morteza Shafiei, the leader and founder of the Isfahan National Music Orchestra, passed away on Sunday after enduring months of suffering from illness. He was 40. 

Rudaki Foundation seeks expansion of cultural, artistic collaborations between Iran, Russia

TEHRAN-The CEO of the Rudaki Foundation Mohammad Allahyari Foumani met with the First Secretary of the Russian Embassy in Iran Lilia Votinova in Tehran on Monday and discussed the expansion of cultural and artistic activities of the two countries centered around the Rudaki Foundation.

“Winners” wins Grand Prix at Casablanca film festival

TEHRAN- The Persian-language drama "Winners" directed by Iranian-British director Hassan Nazer, was awarded the Grand Prix at the 3rd edition of the Festival International du Cinéma Indépendant de Casablanca-FICIC (Casablanca International Independent Cinema Festival). 

Historical-political quarterly magazine “Majara” unveiled

TEHRAN-The unveiling ceremony of the historical and political quarterly magazine “Majara” (literally meaning Story in Persian) took place on Monday at the House of Young Intellectuals in Tehran.

Mokarrameh Ghanbari’s paintings on show at Sohrab Art Gallery

TEHRAN-Sohrab Art Gallery in Tehran is hosting an exhibition of paintings by the famous self-taught painter Mokarrameh Ghanbari (1928-2005).

Seminar on Ibn Sina held in Dublin 

TEHRAN- A seminar focusing on the cultural, literary, and historical commonalities between Iran and Ireland, with a focus on Ibn Sina (also known as Avicenna), the prominent Iranian scientist, was held in Dublin. 

Yemen replaces India as special guest of 2024 Tehran Intl. Book Fair

TEHRAN- The organizers of the 35th Tehran International Book Fair have announced that Yemen will replace India as the special guest of this edition of the book fair.

Iranian movie “Cold Sigh” wins three prizes from Moscow International Film Festival

TEHRAN-Iranian feature film “Cold Sigh” written and directed by Nahid Azizi Sedigh and produced by Reza Mohaghegh won three prizes at the closing ceremony of the 46th Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) on Friday.

Two Iranian video games among finalists of MENA Games Industry Awards

TEHRAN-Two Iranian video games are among the finalists of the MENA Games Industry Awards 2024.

Eight Persian books vie for IBBY listing in 2025 Collection for Young People with Disabilities

TEHRAN- The Children’s Book Council of Iran has nominated eight books by Iranian writers for listing in the 2025 Collection for Young People with Disabilities, which is compiled biennially by the International Board on Books for Young People.

Detective Maigret back to bookstores with new story

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the detective fiction “Maigret” written by the Belgian author Georges Simenon has been released in the Iranian book market.

Iran participating in Greek festival with 11 short films

TEHRAN-The 7th Photometria in Motion contest, underway in Epirus, Greece, has picked up eleven films from Iran in the Short Films section.

Symphony honoring Iranian martyrs to premier globally, celebrating legacy of sacrifice

TEHRAN- A symphony dedicated to honoring the bravery and sacrifices of Iranian martyrs is set to make its international debut, announced the composer of the piece. 

Arasbaran Cultural Center reviews “The Godfather Part II”

TEHRAN- “The Godfather Part II”, a classic American crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, was reviewed at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday. 

3 Iranian short films participating in Queens World Film Festival

TEHRAN-Three short films from Iran are present at the 13th Queens World Film Festival that is underway in New York, the U.S.

6th International Biennial Book Cartoon Contest calls for entries

TEHRAN-The 6th International Biennial Book Cartoon Contest has called for entries with the aim of presenting the perspectives of national and international artists in the fields of books and reading.

Iran, Pakistan to produce film about Iqbal Lahori

TEHRAN-Iran and Pakistan will produce a film about Allama Muhammad Iqbal, known as Iqbal Lahori, the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance said after meetings with Pakistani officials in his trip to the neighboring country on Monday.

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Imam Reza calligraphy festival welcoming artists from Muslim world

TEHRAN- The calligraphy section of the 21st edition of Imam Reza (AS) International Festival will host a number of master calligraphers from the Muslim world, the organizers have announced. 

Culture Minister tasked with expansion of Persian language education in Pakistan

TEHRAN-In a meeting with the Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi expressed Iran’s readiness to expand Persian language education in Pakistan.

Tehran session to pay homage to late scholar Eslami Nodushan

TEHRAN- On Wednesday, a meeting will be held in Tehran to commemorate the second anniversary of the passing of Mohammad-Ali Eslami Nodushan, a Persian language scholar and expert on Ferdowsi's Shahnameh.

“Ocean behind the Window” wins at 13th Lucknow International Children's Film Festival

TEHRAN-The Iranian film “Ocean behind the Window” written and directed by Babak Nabizadeh won the Best Feature Fiction Film award of the 13th CMS - Lucknow International Children's Film Festival, held in Lucknow, India, from April 15 to 21.

Fajr Architecture Festival set to debut in 2025

TEHRAN-The first edition of the Fajr Architecture Festival is scheduled to take place during the upcoming Ten-Day Dawn celebrations from February 1 to 10, 2025, which marks the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. 

Casablanca film festival picks four movies from Iran

TEHRAN- Four Iranian movies are competing in the 3rd edition of the Festival International du Cinéma Indépendant de Casablanca-FICIC (Casablanca International Independent Cinema Festival), which is currently underway in the Moroccan city.