Iran’s Book of the Year Awards reveals winners

TEHRAN-At a special ceremony held at Tehran's Vahdat Hall on Tuesday, the leading publications in various categories of the 42nd Iran’s Book of the Year Awards and 32nd Iran’s World Book Awards were recognized.

Funeral of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah draws emotional tributes

TEHRAN- In a poignant display of solidarity and mourning, the funeral of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the late Secretary-General of Hezbollah, was held amidst a massive turnout of supporters and dignitaries from across the Islamic world. 

Leader praises “Tafsir Tasnim” as source of pride for seminaries

TEHRAN- The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei expressed concern over the lack of attention given to the topic of tafsir (Quranic exegesis) within religious seminaries, calling “Tafsir Tasnim” a source of pride for both Shia Muslims and the scholarly institutions. 

Renowned Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé passes away

TEHRAN-Acclaimed Malian film director Souleymane Cissé, one of the pioneers of African cinema, has passed away at 84.

Iran & Indonesia Movie Week 2025 underway in Indonesian cities

TEHRAN- Iran & Indonesia Movie Week 2025 is underway in Indonesia, screening eight films from both countries.

17th Fajr Visual Arts Festival wraps up in Tehran

TEHRAN-The closing ceremony of the 17th Fajr Visual Arts Festival was held at Vahdat Hall in Tehran on Saturday.

3rd Iranian Film Festival underway in Malaysia

TEHRAN-The 3rd Iranian Film Festival in Malaysia is underway, screening four films and an animation across various genres.

By Mohamadreza Seyedagha

“Umbilical Cord”: A story of migration and identity on stage in Istanbul

TEHRAN-The play “Göbek Bağı” (literally meaning “Umbilical Cord”), written and directed by Iranian theater director Mostafa Pour Yousef and produced by Sara Haddadi, will be staged in Istanbul on February 24. 

Resistance Film Festival launches "Women and Resistance" workshop for global filmmakers

TEHRAN- The 18th edition of the Resistance International Film Festival is hosting a workshop titled "Women and Resistance," targeting international participants. 

Voice actor Manoochehr Valizadeh laid to rest

TEHRAN-The funeral ceremony of Manoochehr Valizadeh, a celebrated Iranian voice actor, was held on Friday morning at the Iranian Artists Forum in Tehran.

Unseen Picasso works to be exhibited at TMoCA

TEHRAN-For the first time in Iran, the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) will host a major exhibition featuring over 60 works by Pablo Picasso, spanning different phases of the Spanish master’s career.

Iran’s National Library up for closer cooperation with IFLA in digitization, document preservation

TEHRAN-The National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI) seeks to benefit from the support of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) in the fields of digitization and document preservation and foster more active collaboration.  

Storytelling Festival crowns top talents in Yazd

TEHRAN- The 26th International Storytelling Festival, organized by Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA), concluded in Yazd with the announcement of winners across various categories on Tuesday. 

Tehran Auction undergoes scrutiny amidst claims of illegal art sale

TEHRAN- Following the sale of a historical artwork attributed to the renowned Safavid-era artist Reza Abbasi, controversies arose regarding the legality of the sale and its authenticity.

Tehran’s City Theater hosting Jean-Michel Ribes’ “Theater Without Animals”

TEHRAN-The play “Theater Without Animals” by Jean-Michel Ribes is currently on stage at Tehran’s City Theater.

Harold Bloom’s “The Anxiety of Influence” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “The Anxiety of Influence: A Theory of Poetry” written by Harold Bloom has been released in the Iranian book market.

40th Fajr International Music Festival concludes at Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN-The closing ceremony of the 40th Fajr International Music Festival was held on Monday at Vahdat Hall in Tehran.

Two films from Iran to attend Venezuela’s FINDECOIN festival

TEHRAN-Two Iranian films are in the lineup for the 11th edition of the FINDECOIN - Independent International Short & Feature Film Festival “The Day is Short,” slated for February 22 to 24 in Venezuela.

Fajr Music Festival ends with homage to composer Javad Maroufi

TEHRAN- The closing night of the 40th International Fajr Music Festival at Tehran’s Rudaki Hall hosted a special performance dedicated to the renowned composer and pianist, Javad Maroufi. The evening featured a piano performance by Mohammadreza Amirghasemi.

National Ceramic Art event underway in Tehran

TEHRAN - A national event showcasing the works of Iranian students of ceramic art opened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Friday.

Vahdat Hall hosts Iranian, Dutch musical collaboration

TEHRAN- On the fifth night of the 40th International Fajr Music Festival, Tehran’s Vahdat Hall hosted a joint concert by Afro Anatolian Tales from the Netherlands and Nushe Band from Iran.

Iranian miniseries “At the End of the Night” to compete in France’s Series Mania festival

TEHRAN-The 2024 Iranian drama romance television miniseries “At the End of the Night” directed by Ida Panahandeh will compete in the 2025 edition of the Series Mania festival in France, from March 21 to 28.

Resistance Film Festival condemns silence of global cinema

TEHRAN- The Resistance International Film Festival is poised to amplify the voices of the oppressed amidst a worrying silence from the world's leading film festivals, the secretary of the festival has stated. 

International Storytelling Festival showcases global talent in Yazd

TEHRAN- The 26th International Storytelling Festival, organized by Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA), commenced on Saturday in Yazd, showcasing a diverse range of talents from around the globe.

22nd Tehran Auction realizes $2.5 million 

TEHRAN-The 22nd Tehran Auction achieved a sales total of $2.5 million (2.25 trillion rials) on Friday evening.

Book on political philosophy of Thomas Hobbes published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “The Political Philosophy of Hobbes: Its Basis and Its Genesis” written by Leo Strauss has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Ecuadorian pan flutist Leo Rojas to perform in Tehran for 3rd time

TEHRAN-Renowned Ecuadorian pan flutist Juan Leonardo Santillia Rojas, known as Leo Rojas, will hold a concert in Tehran next month.

Iranian, Indian musicians unite for Fajr Music Festival performance 

TEHRAN – On Thursday evening, the 40th International Fajr Music Festival featured a joint performance by Iranian and Indian musicians at Tehran's Vahdat Hall, showcasing a fusion of Indo-Persian music.

“I Want to See Mioussov” on stage at Niavaran center

TEHRAN- An adaptation of Russian writer Valentin Kataev’s 1947 play “I Want to See Mioussov” is currently on stage at Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Center.