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2026-03-22 03:23
Photo: Ali Hadadi Asl
Eid al-Fitr prayers held at Tehran’s Mosalla
People attend Eid al-Fitr prayers at Tehran’s Mosalla on Saturday morning, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. This year’s gathering carried a different atmosphere, as participants observed the occasion in the absence of their martyred leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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2026-03-22 00:08
By Batool Subeiti
Taxi tales: Young Khamenei's engagement with citizens for better solutions
LONDON - Not much is known about Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei. He was not a man in the spotlight and his father held the reins of leadership that charted the general course for serving the people, framed by dignity and pride. Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei did not highlight his children, though they are several, and Mojtaba is one of them.
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2026-02-28 16:40
Bread wrapping; a motherly ritual during Ramadan
TEHRAN-- In the old alleys and traditional neighborhoods of Bushehr province, a motherly ritual called ‘noon pooshi’ (bread wrapping) is held with the arrival of Ramadan.
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2026-02-25 20:48
Photo: Adil Abass
Quran recitation ceremony in kashmir
A Quran recitation ceremony was solemnly held at Maktab Ameer al-Momineen (AS) in Srinagar, Kashmir. During the holy month of Ramadan, Quran recitations are held in mosques and Hussainya’s across the Kashmir Valley prior Iftar.
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2026-02-25 18:06
Food in Hormozgan tells story of people's connection with sea
TEHRAN -- Food in Hormozgan province is not just a meal, but rather a story of people's long-standing connection with the sea.
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2026-02-23 16:19
Economic catastrophe haunts Gaza during Ramadan
Palestinians in Gaza are observing Ramadan amid a profound economic catastrophe, as Israel maintains strict limitations on food and supplies despite a nominal ceasefire reached in October, Al Jazeera reported Monday.
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2026-02-23 15:33
Ramadan: A time for health. A time for giving
TEHRAN - During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims fast daily from dawn until sunset, refraining from eating, drinking, smoking, and vaping. It is also a time of communal prayers, family gatherings, and the sharing of meals, which brings spiritual and social benefits but can also present unique health considerations.
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2026-02-22 15:51
By Maryam Tavassoli
Ramadan unites Muslims worldwide with unique traditions
TEHRAN – Ramadan is a month that unites Muslims from all over the world by observing religious rituals with unique traditions that may be different but have the same purposes.
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2026-02-21 17:58
Isfahan’s World Heritage sites prepare for Ramadan, Nowruz
TEHRAN – Isfahan’s World Heritage sites are preparing for upcoming Ramadan rituals and Nowruz celebrations.
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2026-02-21 17:58
Official calls for balanced distribution of trips, quality services to Nowruz travelers
TEHRAN - Despite the diverse natural and cultural attractions across Iran, the capacity of other cities must be properly introduced so that the distribution of trips, especially during Nowruz, is more balanced and better quality services are provided to the travelers, Mostafa Fatemi, the director-general of the Domestic Tourism Development Office at the Tourism Ministry, said on Saturday.
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2026-02-21 15:38
Ramadan offers great opportunity to raise awareness on environmental protection
TEHRAN – Highlighting the need to strengthen self-improvement, increase social responsibility and contentment, the fasting month of Ramadan provides a great opportunity to raise public awareness, build a more sustainable culture, and take effective steps towards environmental protection.
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2026-02-20 18:47
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,
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2026-02-20 16:55
Ramadan customs can become cultural tourism product, researcher says
TEHRAN — The holy month of Ramadan revives deep-rooted rituals that connect faith, popular culture and social life, offering strong potential for cultural narration and ritual tourism development.
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2026-02-20 16:49
Israel restricts Palestinian access to Al-Aqsa for Ramadan
Israel severely restricted Palestinian access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque for the first Friday of Ramadan, allowing only 10,000 permit-holding residents from the occupied West Bank—a tiny fraction of the 250,000 worshippers seen in previous years.
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2026-02-18 18:28
Ramadan in Gaza: Palestinians' spirit unbroken despite all hardships
TEHRAN – Ramadan has arrived in Gaza, and as the first crescent moon appeared, people welcomed the holy month with the same devotion felt across the Muslim world. But in Gaza, Ramadan never comes quietly. It arrives under the long shadow of Israel’s occupation and the deep wounds left by years of blockade, bombardment, and displacement. It is a month of prayer and patience, but also a reminder of everything people have endured under Israeli control.
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2026-02-14 14:24
Hoda exhibition to showcase Iranian Islamic clothing in Ramadan
TEHRAN- The National Exhibition of Hoda Iranian Islamic Clothing, dedicated to the holy month of Ramadan, will commence at Imam Khomeini Mosalla in Tehran on Wednesday.
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2026-02-13 19:39
Former grand mufti condemns Israel’s planned limits on al-Aqsa worship during Ramadan
Israeli authorities plan to restrict Muslim access to al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan, a move former Jerusalem (al-Quds) Grand Mufti Sheikh Ekrima Sabri condemned as a disruption of worship, according to Anadolu’s Friday report.
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2025-11-03 17:26
UNESCO recognizes Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha
TEHRAN--The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized the two major Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha at the 43rd session of UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand.