Ramadan a time for practicing patience, simplicity and empathy

Photo collection depicts Iranian people breaking their day-long fast with simple Iftar meals while still at work in the city of Tabriz, May 18, 2020.

By Haniyeh Sadat Jafariyeh

Imam Ali Islamic Center in Sweden holding online religious programs in Ramadan

TEHRAN– Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Imam Ali Center in Stockholm, Sweden has shifted to holding online religious rituals during the holy month of Ramadan. In an interview with Mehr news agency the spokesperson of the center elaborated on its activities and rituals.

Tourism ministry issues guideline to curb pandemic as travels seen to rise

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has issued a guideline comprising health protocols to lessen coronavirus pandemic as many families are expected to start domestic travels during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holidays (May 24 and 25).

By Afshin Majlesi

What’s it like visiting Iran during Ramadan?

They say for all human beings there is a time to sow and a time to grow under the never-ending generosity of the Almighty God.

Some 70,000 visit Iran’s UNESCO sites online in week

TEHRAN – Some 70,000 people visited Iran’s UNESCO World Heritage sites on virtual tours from April 27 to May 3, CHTN quoted Mohammad-Hassan Talebian, deputy cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts minister, as saying on Monday.

Precious manuscripts on show at Golestan Palace 

TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in Tehran has launched online visits and virtual tours of some of its precious manuscripts during the holy month of Ramadan, Afarin Emami, the director of Golestan Palace announced on Monday, CHTN reported. 

By Morteza Rahmani

Holy month of Ramadan in Iran

TEHRAN – Millions of Muslims around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan, during which adult people fast from dawn to dusk.

Mohammad Motamedi releases songs from album “Monajat” to observe Ramadan 

TEHRAN – Vocalist Mohammad Motamedi has plans to release songs from his album "Monajat" on his Instagram page every day with the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan. 

Ramadan an opportunity to renew solidarity: ambassador

TEHRAN — Iran’s ambassador to France has congratulated Muslims on the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, saying Ramadan is an opportunity to renew friendship and solidarity.

Happy Ramadan

The holy month of Ramadan begins today in Iran. Fasting during Ramadan – which is one of the five pillars of Islam – is a way to learn patience and break bad habits, as well as an opportunity to become closer to God.

Guterres thanks Muslims who ‘live by their faith’ as Ramadan approaches

TEHRAN – The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in a message appreciated Muslims who ‘live by their faith’ as activities during the holy month of Ramadan are affected by measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iranian Artists Forum to organize Asma-ul-Husna Annual Poster Exhibition online

TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum announced on Monday the 16th edition of the Asma-ul-Husna Annual Poster Exhibition, a showcase for typographical works featuring the names of Allah, will be organized online this year due to the new coronavirus pandemic.

What does the Academy of Medical Sciences recommend on fasting amid coronavirus outbreak

TEHRAN – The Iranian Academy of Medical Sciences has issued a set of recommendations for fasting during the holy month of Ramadan as Muslims, like other communities in the world, are grappling with the coronavirus predicament.

Intl. Quran Competition postponed until end of Ramadan

TEHRAN – The 37th International Quran Competition has been postponed to a time after the holy month of Ramadan due to the new coronavirus epidemic in the country.

Tehran book fair postponed until end of Ramadan 

TEHRAN – The 33rd Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) has been postponed to a time after the holy month of Ramadan due to the new coronavirus epidemic in Tehran.

By Afshin Majlesi

Iran at the height of travel season

TEHRAN – Perhaps it is tough to define a best time for visiting Iran, which is known as a four-season country, I mean spring, summer, fall and winter; each having its own charms and travel lovers.

Tehran Intl. Book Fair set for mid-April

TEHRAN – The next edition of the Tehran International Book Fair will be held mid-April, about a month sooner, due to its concurrence with the holy month of Ramadan, the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has announced.

Over 31,000 visit Kashan in a day

TEHRAN – Over 31,000 visited Iran’s historical city of Kashan on Wednesday, a public holiday celebrating Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

Ayatollah Khamenei to lead Eid-al-Fitr prayers

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will lead the Eid-al-Fitr prayers at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla, the Leader’s office has announced.

Ayatollah Khamenei: I had cautioned about JCPOA

TEHRAN – In a meeting with university students on Wednesday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he had warned about the fate of the JCPOA, the official name for the 2015 nuclear deal.

Hundreds gather on sculptural bridge for Ramadan meal

Large numbers of the faithful gather for a communal iftar meal served on Tehran’s Tabiat Bridge, a multilevel, sculptural pedestrian pathway, on May 21, 2019.

Passed down from generation to generation: Ramadan rituals in Birjand

TEHRAN – In the city of Birjand in northeast Iran, the holy month of Ramadan is associated with various rituals which have been passed down from generation to generation.

Hazrat-e Masumeh Shrine serves guests with Iftar banquet

Photo depicts pilgrims to the Hazrat-e Masumeh Shrine who are served with Iftar meals, May 12, 2019.

Benefactors donate $480,000 to free prisoners of unintentional crimes

TEHRAN — Concurrent with the holy month of Ramadan benefactors have donated some 20 billion rials (nearly $480,000) to help free 118 prisoners who committed involuntary crimes, IRNA news agency reported on Monday.

Iran ready to host Muslim tourists during Ramadan

TEHRAN – Iran is ready to provide warm hospitality to religious tourists, particularly the ones from Muslim countries during the fasting month of Ramadan, a senior tourism official has said.

By Yusuf Abdullah 

Al-Taqwa (Piety): The ultimate goal of Ramadan

NIGERIA/ KANO -  In the name of Allah who states “Ramadan is the month In which was sent down The Qur’an, as a guide To mankind, also clear Signs For guidance and judgment (Between right and wrong), So everyone of You Who is present (at his home) During that month should spend it in fasting …” Q2:185 

Every passerby is invited: Communal Iftar meals in Tehran

Passersby have been invited to have Iftar meals along a Tehran street in the fasting month of Ramadan, May 7, 2019.

Rouhani felicitates Holy Ramadan to leaders of Muslim states

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday sent separate messages to leaders of the Islamic countries to felicitate the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.

300 charity events to be held during Ramadan

TEHRAN — Some 300 charity events to help free prisoners jailed for unintentional and financial crimes will be held during the holy month of Ramadan, Blood Money Organization’s director Asadollah Jolaei has said.

Iranians make contribution of $7m to free prisoners

TEHRAN — Donations raised over a TV show for releasing prisoners who committed unintentional crimes has reached up to 300 billion rials (nearly $7 million) during the holy month of Ramadan, head of Iran’s Prisons Organization has said.