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2026-10-03 10:43
Resilience key to Iran’s tourism survival under difficult conditions: HEGTA chief
TEHRAN - Resilience and a fundamental rethink of planning are essential for Iran’s tourism sector as rising travel costs, transport and investment constraints, sanctions and regional conditions put pressure on the industry, the head of the Tourism Group of Iran’s Social Security Organization (HEGTA) said on Friday.
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2026-09-18 21:12
The pomegranate: A fruit at the heart of Iran’s cultural heritage
TEHRAN – The annual pomegranate harvest feast, one of Iran’s oldest agricultural celebrations, brings together villagers, visitors and returning residents in a traditional ceremony that combines fruit picking with music, local customs and cultural activities.
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2026-01-27 17:35
Traditional dessert-making ritual in South Khorasan added to tourism events calendar
TEHRAN - The traditional ritual of making Kaf, a local sweet dessert in South Khorasan province in eastern Iran, has been added to Iran’s national tourism events calendar, officials said.
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2025-12-22 17:45
Archaeologist says pomegranate origin traces back to the Iranian plateau
TEHRAN--Pomegranate is not only a plant native to the Iranian plateau, but also a symbol of civilization that has been present in Iranian culture as a symbol of fertility, blessing, and continuity of life, at least since the Iron Age until today, and rituals such as Yalda Night are a direct continuation of this ancient tradition.
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2025-12-22 17:32
Afghan migrants mark Yalda Night in Mashhad ceremony
MASHHAD – A number of Afghan migrants and local residents gathered in Mashhad on Sunday evening to mark the ancient festivity of Yalda Night at a cultural program held at the Persian Gulf Complex, organizers said.
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2025-12-21 18:04
Yalda Night, a symbol of human connection with nature, production and cultural identity
TEHRAN--Yalda represents deep connection of Iranians with nature, production, and cultural identity that has been passed down from generation to generation, said Mohammad-Hassan Mohebali, who is an eternal figure in cultural heritage.
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2025-12-20 17:41
Tehran to host Yalda festival across 22 districts
TEHRAN - Tehran will hold Yalda festival events across its 22 municipal districts through Sunday, Dec. 21, the head of the Tehran Municipality Tourism Headquarters said.
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2025-12-20 17:37
Persepolis to host Yalda Night ceremony
TEHRAN - The UNESCO-registered Persepolis will host a ceremony of Yalda Night on Sunday to mark the winter solstice and celebrate one of the country’s oldest cultural traditions, site officials said.
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2025-12-19 17:25
Tourism minister says Yalda can serve as platform for regional dialogue
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has said that the ancient festivity of Yalda should be viewed as a shared cultural framework for dialogue, cohesion and civilizational convergence across the region.