Shiraz Municipality plans to restore Saray-e Moshir to its former glory

TEHRAN - Shiraz Municipality has commenced a restoration project on Saray-e Moshir in a bid to make the centuries-old bazaar and caravanserai as beautiful as it used to be.

Shiraz historical gate getting back to its former glory

TEHRAN – Restoration work of Darvazeh Quran, a historical gate which leads to the city of Shiraz, has been completed.

Omani tourists rescued from floodwaters

TEHRAN – Iranian relief forces have rescued 15 Omani travelers whose bus was stranded in floodwaters in southern Iran, IRNA reported on Monday.

Millennia-old relief unveiled in Shiraz

TEHRAN – A millennia-old bas-relief inscription which has been discovered from Naqsh-e Rostam, a royal necropolis in southern Iran, was officially unveiled in Shiraz on Tuesday, Mehr reported.

1st intl. date exhibition to be held in Shiraz

TEHRAN- Iran’s First International Exhibition of Date, Processing and Related Industries is to be held in the capital city of the southcentral Iranian province of Fars, Shiraz, Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) announced.

Rising trend of liver transplant in Iran: from 2 to 749

TEHRAN- In 1993, only two liver transplants were conducted in Iran, but the figures has been rising significantly over the years, reaching 749 transplants in 2016.

Experience contradicts Western media image of Iran

TEHRAN – An American fashion psychologist who accidentally landed in Iran believes that her perception of the country is totally different from what mainstream Western media outlets portray.

Hospitals, clinics highlighting Iran’s medical tourism

TEHRAN – Over 20 top Iranian hospitals and clinics are taking part in the 10th Pars tourism exhibition, which opened to the public in Shiraz on Wednesday, aiming to get visitors acquainted with Iran’s potentials in medical and health tourism, Fars reported.

Albanese to perform “Blue Hour” in Shiraz  

TEHRAN – Italian pianist Federico Albanese will repeat his concert “Blue Hour” at Hafez Hall in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz on December 9, the organizers announced on Tuesday.

Intl. Congress on Health for Peace opens in Shiraz 

TEHRAN — The International Congress on Health for Peace (ICHP) kicked off in the city of Shiraz on Tuesday in association with the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Shiraz hosting intl. installation exhibit

TEHRAN- Shiraz is hosting 15th International Exhibition of Cooling, Heating, Installations and Equipment until Friday, IRNA reported.

Restoration underway on Atiq mosque in Shiraz

TEHRAN – A restoration project has recently been commenced on the Atiq Mosque in the southern city of Shiraz, CHTN reported.

Luxury rail travelers on excursion across Iran

TEHRAN – Tens of international travelers, boarding a Golden Eagle Luxury Train, have commenced their exploration of many of Iranian remarkable sites and scenic landscapes.

Shiraz conference exploring Iran-Italy archeological co-op

TEHRAN – Shiraz University on Saturday began playing host to an international conference, which spotlights Iran-Italy cultural and archeological ties over the past couple of decades, CHTN reported.

Private sector to revive, operate historical houses in Shiraz

TEHRAN – A total of 28 houses in the city of Shiraz, including 11 historical ones, are to be ceded to the private sector with the aim of receiving better conservation through repurposing them into thriving eco-lodges or other profitable niches.

Achaemenid-era objects seized in Fars

TEHRAN – Two relics dating from Achaemenid-era (c. 550–330 BC) have recently been confiscated in Marvdasht, southern Fars province.

First Brazilian chartered flight of travelers lands in Iran

TEHRAN – The first chartered flight of Brazilian travelers has been arrived in Iran, CHTN reported.

By Afshin Majlesi

At Nasir al-Molk Mosque history meets arts

TEHRAN – The atmospheric Nasir al-Molk Mosque, situated in Shiraz, southern Iran, has long been a prime destination for international and domestic travelers.

National handicrafts exhibit underway in Shiraz

A woman is sitting opposite a carpet loom practices weaving a rug during her visit to a national handicrafts sales exhibit in Shiraz, southern Iran, on February 27, 2018.

NGOs assist government in addressing women’s social problems: Ebtekar

TEHRAN – Since the government is concentrating on the major problems of the society, the NGOs can study the hidden face of the social problems of women and families, said Masoumeh Ebtekar, vice president for women’s and family affairs.