Culture

Iranian photographers shortlisted for Sony World Photography Awards

TEHRAN – The Sony World Photography Awards, organized by the World Photography Organization, has revealed the shortlisted photographers in its Open competition 2026, with two Iranians in the list.
New mural in Tehran unveiled to mark holy month of Ramadan

TEHRAN- Tehran’s Valiasr Square mural was refreshed with a new design, as the holy month of Ramadan commenced across the country,
Ed Conway’s “Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future” written by Ed Conway has been released in the bookstores across the country.

Audiobook of Chekhov’s “The Bet” released in Persian

TEHRAN- The audio version of “The Bet,” a short story by prominent Russian writer Anton Chekhov, has recently been released for Persian listeners.
New mural in Tehran unveiled to mark holy month of Ramadan

TEHRAN- Tehran’s Valiasr Square mural was refreshed with a new design, as the holy month of Ramadan commenced across the country,
Ed Conway’s “Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future” written by Ed Conway has been released in the bookstores across the country.
Iranian photographers shortlisted for Sony World Photography Awards

TEHRAN – The Sony World Photography Awards, organized by the World Photography Organization, has revealed the shortlisted photographers in its Open competition 2026, with two Iranians in the list.
Neil Simon’s “The Dinner Party” to go on stage at Tehran Theater Complex

TEHRAN – The play “The Dinner Party,” a one-act comedy written by Neil Simon about marriage and divorce, will be performed at the Tehran Theater Complex from February 20.
Exquisite handwritten Quran in Islamic world printed in Nastaliq script

TEHRAN – The first complete Holy Quran in Nastaliq script, following the style of Master Uthman Taha and approved by the Dar al-Quran Organization, has been published.
Russia’s cultural center inaugurated in Tehran

TEHRAN- The official inauguration ceremony of the Russia’s cultural center- Russian House- in Tehran was held on Tuesday morning, marking a new chapter in cultural diplomacy between the two countries.
Early Gothic novel “The Old English Baron” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the early Gothic novel “The Old English Baron” written by the English author Clara Reeve has been released in the Iranian book market.
Winners of 27th International Storytelling Festival honored in Isfahan

TEHRAN- The 27th International Storytelling Festival concluded on Monday, during a ceremony held in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, where the winners of this year’s edition were announced.
Marsha Norman’s “night, Mother” on stage at Labkhand Theater

TEHRAN – The play “night, Mother” by American playwright Marsha Norman is being performed at the Labkhand Theater Complex in Tehran.