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2025-01-03 16:57
Saint Sarkis Cathedral: a landmark of Armenian heritage in Tehran
TEHRAN - Saint Sarkis Cathedral stands as one of the most iconic landmarks of downtown Tehran, symbolizing the rich heritage of the Armenian community in Iran.
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2024-12-25 17:54
By Afshin Majlesi
Christmas celebrations illuminate New Jolfa neighborhood
ISFAHAN- The New Jolfa neighborhood, one of the most picturesque and historic quarters of Isfahan, is glowing with lights and decorations in the lead-up to the New Year.
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2024-12-24 14:19
All religions should unite in pursuit of peace, Zarif says in Christmas message
TEHRAN – Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif and his wife Maryam Imaniyeh visited a church in Tehran on Tuesday, December 24, to congratulate Christians worldwide on the occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ and Christmas.
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2023-12-25 21:35
By Soheila Zarfam
Bloody Christmas
No Christmas celebrations in Palestine, Jesus’s homeland
TEHRAN - Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays in the world. While it holds profound significance for Christians, millions of non-Christians also partake in the festivities, decorating their homes with Christmas trees and sharing in the spirit of joy.
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2023-12-08 18:03
Iranian crafters showcase Christmas souvenirs and gifts in Budapest
TEHRAN – On Friday, a number of Iranian craftspeople in Budapest launched handicraft stalls at a Bulgarian fair dedicated to Christmas and the holiday season.
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2023-07-15 21:00
Christian worshippers observe Badarak ritual in St. Thaddeus
TEHRAN – Hundreds of Christian worshippers and pilgrims have come together at St. Thaddeus, a UNESCO-designated church in northwest Iran, to observe their annual ritual of Badarak.
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2023-03-18 19:14
By Afshin Majlesi
Happy Noruz: a celebration for 300 million people
TEHRAN – On March 21, over 300 million people worldwide start celebrating Noruz – an ancient festival that marks the Persian New Year and the official beginning of spring.
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2023-01-07 18:57
Iranian Armenians celebrate Christmas
TEHRAN - Unlike all other Christians who consider January 1 as the beginning of the new year, Iranian Armenians follow the Oriental Orthodox denomination of Christianity and accordingly, celebrate Christmas on January 6.
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2022-12-25 21:00
Christmas celebrations being held in Iran
TEHRAN – In different provinces across the country, Christian Iranians are celebrating the New Year holidays since Sunday. There have been Christmas celebrations for centuries in a country whose majority is Muslim.