National library to host event on World Day for Audiovisual Heritage

TEHRAN – The National Library and Archives of Iran is slated to host a special event today to commemorate the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage and to raise general awareness of the need to take urgent measures and to acknowledge the importance of such documents.

Iran marks World Tourism Day amid plans to boost arrivals

TEHRAN – Iran celebrated the World Tourism Day in a ceremony which was held in Zahedan, the capital of southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, on Saturday, with plans underway aimed to increase the number of foreign visitors to the country.

World Tourism Day to focus on job generation, better future

TEHRAN - World Tourism Day is annually commemorated on September 27 with worldwide celebrations under the auspices of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). 

Gonbad-e Qabus World Heritage registration anniversary celebrated

TEHRAN – People in Iran’s Golestan province on Thursday celebrated the 7th registration anniversary of Gonbad-e Qabus on UNESCO World Heritage list.

Iran to celebrate Persian Gulf National Day

TEHRAN – Today, Iranians from all walks of life are to celebrate Persian Gulf National Day, an occasion to commemorate the exit of colonial and foreign forces from the strategic waterway.

Envoys, cultural figures to mark Noruz in Tehran

TEHRAN – Tehran’s Milad Tower will host an international ceremony in honor of Persian New Year or Noruz on February 28.

Iran expecting China, Mongolia to join UNESCO-registered Noruz

TEHRAN – Iran is expecting China and Mongolia to officially join UNESCO-registered Noruz, which marks the beginning of spring and the new year.

Meybod celebrates becoming world city for Zilou

TEHRAN – On Monday, Meybod celebrated becoming a world city for Zilou, a traditional type of floor covering commonly woven across the central Iranian city and its outskirts.

By Afshin Majlesi

Shab-e Yalda: A golden opportunity to come together

For Iranian families and friends, Shab-e Yalda (Yalda Night), has long been a treasured time to come together and celebrate in honor of the longest night of the year!

 Tehran to host pomegranate festival

TEHRAN – Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex will be hosting a pomegranate festival dedicated to western Iranian farmers and producers.

Zoroastrians to observe Mehregan aimed to cement friendships

TEHRAN – Clusters of Iranian Zoroastrians are to hold reunions in celebration of Mithra, an ancient goddess of friendship, affection and love in the evening of October 2.

By Afshin Majlesi

Hurry up! Yalda is right around the corner

Children chasing each other; mothers setting out dried nuts, pomegranates and watermelons amongst other fine foodstuffs; and fathers watching a ball game amid all! Does this sound familiar? Well, this is a glimpse of the Yalda celebration in honor of the longest night of the year!

Intl. figures to celebrate Noruz at Golestan Palace

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization will host an international celebration of Noruz on March 26 at the historical Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran. 

Tehran museum celebrates Jamshid Mashayekhi’s 82nd birthday  

TEHRAN -- A number of actors and cultural figures gathered on Tuesday at Tehran’s Imam Ali (AS) Religious Arts Museum to celebrate the 82nd birthday of leading actor Jamshid Mashayekhi.

Child laborers to celebrate Children’s Day in Tehran

TEHRAN — A joyous ceremony to mark Children’s Day will be held tomorrow for 1,500 child laborers in Tehran, the director of Tehran’s Municipality social services organization has said.