Karaftoo cave requires special measures for potential UNESCO nomination, governor says

TEHRAN - Karaftoo cave in Kordestan province requires targeted measures to support a potential nomination for UNESCO World Heritage status, the governor of Divan-Darreh said on Tuesday.

Quranic-themed handicraft exhibit underway in Sanandaj

TEHRAN — A handicrafts exhibition showcasing various objects mainly with a Quranic theme is currently underway in Sanandaj, the capital of Kordestan province, western Iran.

Governor calls for intl. promotion of Marivan

TEHRAN – The governor of Marivan has urged greater efforts to promote the city’s tourism potential at both national and international levels, saying its attractions have not yet been properly introduced to domestic and foreign audiences.

Kordestan, a hidden treasure in west of Iran

TEHRAN—Kordestan is an area with ancient history and culture, breathtaking nature and hospitable people. It is a province which boasts soaring mountains, terraced villages, authentic Kordish music, and lasting handicrafts. It has an unparalleled capacity to attract domestic and foreign tourists.

First Kurdish purebred horse festival held in Sanandaj

TEHRAN – Sanandaj in western Iran hosted its first-ever festival of Kurdish purebred horses on Friday, drawing equestrians and horse enthusiasts from across the country.

Flights between Sanandaj, Kurdistan Region of Iraq proposed to strengthen tourism

TEHRAN – Moslem Shojaei, the director of marketing and foreign tourism development at Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, has announced promising outcomes from Iran’s recent tourism roadshow held in Sulaymaniyah, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Over 6 million tourists visit Kurdestan province in 9 months

TEHRAN – Kurdestan’s tourism chief has said that since the beginning of the Nowruz holidays until now, more than six million tourists have entered the western Iranian province.

Kordestan starts new campaign for medical tourism

TEHRAN—Iran’s Kordestan is launching a new tourism campaign aimed at attracting international patients primarily from neighboring countries.

Held in Sanandaj on the occasion of Unity Week

Grand celebration of the Nation of Ahmad

TEHRAN – On Friday, the city of Sanandaj, located in the western province of Kordestan, played host to the largest street festival held in celebration of Islamic Unity Week.

Sanandaj to host regional exhibit of handicrafts

TEHRAN—Sanandaj, which is a UNESCO-designated Creative City of Music, is set to host a regional exhibit on handicrafts in the near future.

Iranian Youth Visual Arts Festival wraps up

TEHRAN – The 30th edition of the Iranian Youth Visual Art Festival ended on Sunday in Sanandaj, capital of the western province of Kordestan. 

Sanandaj, a UNESCO creative city, to host regional music festival

TEHRAN— Iran’s Sanandaj, which is a UNESCO-designated Creative City of Music, is set to host a national festival of regional music in October.

30th Iranian Youth Visual Arts Festival inaugurated in Sanandaj

TEHRAN – The 30th Iranian Youth Visual Arts Festival was officially inaugurated on August 23 in Sanandaj City, capital of Kordestan Province.

Sanandaj to host 30th Iranian Youth Visual Art Festival 

TEHRAN – The 30th Iranian Youth Visual Art Festival will be held in Sanandaj City in Kordestan Province of Iran.

Hand-woven carpets on show in Sanandaj 

TEHRAN –Sanandaj, the capital of the western Kordestan province, is hosting an exhibition of 45 old hand-woven carpets, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Thoroughfares, shops restored in bazaar of Sanandaj

TEHRAN – A restoration project on parts of the historical bazaar of Sanandaj, western Kordestan province, has come to an end, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Relics dating to 2nd millennium BC recovered by police

TEHRAN– Iranian authorities have recently recovered relics estimated to date from the second millennium BC.

Charring public property never means democracy: senior Sunni cleric

TEHRAN- A prominent Iranian Sunni cleric on Friday urged restraint in the face of foreign attempts to destabilize Iran, stressing that causing disorder and setting fire to people's property are inherently incompatible with the struggle for freedom and democracy.

Sanandaj to improve facilities for religious sites

TEHRAN—Kordestan seeks to improve tourism facilities for its religious sites that are scattered across Sanandaj, the provincial capital.