Tehran offers free tours to mark Eid al-Fitr

TEHRAN – Tehran province is offering free tours during the two-day Eid al-Fitr holidays, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.

Qadr Night observed in Tehran

Communal praying and recitations of the Holy Quran were held at Tehran’s Sharif University on Qadr Night - the 21st day of the holy month of Ramadan, which fell on April 23 this year.

Iftar at Imam Reza shrine: a 332-year tradition

TEHRAN – Historical documents indicate that the oldest known Iftar meal was served at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) 332 years ago, which is 1111 AH. 

Zoolbia Bamieh popular in Ramadan

Zoolbia Bamieh – a Persian doughnut made of deep-fried dough drunk in tasty syrup – is highly popular during the holy month of Ramadan.

Qom hosting astronomy tours during Ramadan

TEHRAN – During the holy month of Ramadan, the central province of Qom is hosting a series of astronomy tours, the provincial tourism chief has said. 

Quran reading during Ramadan

People from all walks of life come together at Shah Abdol Azim shrine, southern Tehran, during the month of Ramadan to read verses of the Holy Quran.

Iftar meal at Imam Hossein square

People have gathered for Iftar meal at Tehran’s Imam Hossein square, Wednesday, April 6.

By Faranak Bakhtiari

Ramadan rituals in different cities of Iran

TEHRAN – In different parts of Iran, people, tribes, and ethnic groups celebrate the holy month of Ramadan with various rituals which have been passed down from generation to generation.

Iran jointly nominates Iftar for UNESCO tag

TEHRAN –Iran has submitted a dossier on the Iftar meal to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for a possible joint registration between the Islamic Republic, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan.

Book published on Ayatollah Khamenei’s speeches ‘during Holy Month of Ramadan in 1974’ 

TEHRAN- "Outline of Islamic Thoughts in Holy Quran”, which is the result of the implementation of speeches of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei during the holy month of Ramadan in 1974 was published in the form of a book.

Blood donation up 27% during Qadr nights

TEHRAN – Iranian people donated 141,148 units of blood during Qadr nights - the 19th, 21st, and 23rd of the holy month of Ramadan fall on May 13th, 15th, and 17th this year – an increase of 27 percent year on year.

By Faranak Bakhtiari

Fight against pandemic by healthy diet during Ramadan

TEHRAN – As the coronavirus pandemic is putting the world through a hard time, following a proper diet during the holy month of Ramadan is very important to provide immunity, energy, and nourishment and prevent health problems.

Iran launches virtual Quran exhibition

TEHRAN – Iran launched a virtual Quran exhibition on Saturday to observe the holy month of Ramadan, which is known as the spring of the Holy Quran.

210,000 food packages provided to the needy since Ramadan

TEHRAN- Some 210,000 food packages have been distributed among the deprived families through the third phase of Iran-e Hamdel (literally meaning sympathetic Iran) national campaign which kicked off at the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan (April 13).

Iranian ambassador congratulates Iraqis on Ramadan arrival 

TEHRAN — In a message on Tuesday Iraj Masjedi, the Iranian ambassador in Baghdad, congratulated the Iraqi government and people on the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan. 

Tehran virtual Quran exhibition to start in May

TEHRAN – The virtual edition of the International Holy Quran Exhibition, which is organized every year during the holy month of Ramadan, known as the spring of the Holy Quran, will start on May 1 and will run for ten days.

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).

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.