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2021-10-11 17:20
Zoroastrian Towers of Silence: abandoned, enigmatic but touristic
TEHRAN - The enigmatic Zoroastrian Towers of Silence are set on two lonely, barren hilltops on the southern outskirts of Yazd in central Iran.
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2021-09-12 21:57
Ancient bas-relief discovered near Persepolis
TEHRAN – An ancient bas-relief carving has been discovered in Naqsh-e Rajab near the UNESCO-designated Persepolis in southern Iran.
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2021-01-30 17:14
By Faranak Bakhtiari
COVID-19 shadow on Sadeh
TEHRAN – The Zoroastrian Festival of Sadeh, like other big celebrations worldwide affected by the coronavirus pandemic, was held in Iran on Friday with a limited audience under strict health protocols.
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2021-01-06 18:58
Historical vaulted alley, adjoining houses undergo urgent restoration
TEHRAN – A traditional vaulted alley and its adjoining mudbrick houses, which are altogether named a “darband” in the Iranian vernacular architecture, have been restored urgently in the historical texture of Ardakan in central Iran.
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2020-12-31 00:48
By Afshin Majlesi
Qazvin: a city with fascinating churches, Armenian neighborhoods
Besides serving as places of worship and religious services, churches are visited for their splendor and architectural beauty, their majesty and magnificence.
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2020-11-23 19:30
Coronavirus: Iranian Zoroastrians observe Azargan online
TEHRAN – With the coronavirus capsizing Azargan, Iran’s Zoroastrians on Monday observed the ancient ritual online, IRNA reported.
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2020-10-02 19:12
Mehregan celebrations called off across Iran due to coronavirus
TEHRAN – Almost all Mehregan celebrations have been canceled across Iran due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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2020-06-14 19:28
Archaeological survey to offer new glimpses of troglodytic architecture in northern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has started work on troglodyte shelters in a northern Iranian region, believing that they are still giving up long-buried secrets.
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2020-06-09 19:01
Pirangah, a place of worship for Jews, Zoroastrians and Muslims in central Iran, made a national heritage site
TEHRAN – Pirangah, a centuries-old temple in central Iran which is worshipped by Jews, Zoroastrians and Muslims, has recently been made a National Heritage site.
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2020-05-26 20:15
Sadeh, the ancient festival of mid-winter, added to national heritage list
TEHRAN – Jashn-e Sadeh has been registered on Iran’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage list in a bid to preserve the ancient festival of mid-winter.
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2020-02-22 19:30
Atashgah: A hillside Zoroastrian fire temple in Isfahan
TEHRAN – Though Iran is a Muslim-majority country, it is home to ancient Zoroastrian sites still retaining otherworldly charm.
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2020-01-31 18:11
Ancient festival of mid-winter observed by Zoroastrians across Iran
TEHRAN – A host of Iranian Zoroastrians come together in Taft county, central Yazd province, to observe Jashn-e Sadeh, a time-honored religious festival of mid-winter on January 30, 2020.
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2020-01-18 18:47
Iranian Zoroastrians provide aid to flood-hit Sistan-Baluchestan
TEHRAN – Zoroastrian people residing in Yazd province sent their contributions to the flood-hit areas of Sistan-Baluchestan province, head of the association of Zoroastrians, has said.
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2019-12-28 13:27
Iranian religious minorities pay tribute to martyrs
As the new year is approaching, followers of divine religions pay homage to their family members martyred during the 1980-88 Iraqi imposed war, known as the Sacred Defense. According to officials, 90 Christians, 11 Jews, and 33 Zoroastrians were martyred during the 8-year war.
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2019-07-02 20:16
Tirgan, a feast in honor of rain
Tirgan (also known as Jashn-e Tirgan) is a time-honored Iranian festival usually observed as a rain festival. Tiragan, along with Noruz, Yalda Night and Mehregan are amongst feasts widely celebrated in the ancient land.
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2019-06-12 20:21
Zoroastrians to observe Pir-e Sabz pilgrimage in Yazd
TEHRAN – Once again it’s time to celebrate Pir-e Sabz or Chak-Chak, a congregational pilgrimage observed by clusters of Zoroastrian pilgrims from all over Iran.
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2019-03-26 23:49
Iranian presidential aide felicitates Zoroastrians
TEHRAN -- Ali Younesi, the presidential aide for ethnic and religious minorities, on Wednesday congratulated Zoroastrians in Iran and other parts of the world including those in the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia, and West Asia on the birth anniversary of Zoroaster.
